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THE NIGHT OF ASCENSION*
The entire universe stood silently still,
The fall of Adam, Eve and mankind,
Was poised to regain most sublime heights,
As Prophet Muhammad was in his night vigil.
The devotion to Allah and prayers to Him,
Were accepted, as arch-angel Gabrielle,
Brought the best tidings from high above,
The time of 'Ascension' was to begin.
The perfect man, the 'Spirit of Truth',
Soared higher and higher beyond all realms,
Till he met his Great God and in sooth,
The glories and praises were sung with hymns.
All angels stood in submission,
The blessed Messenger, the Praised One,
God's chosen man, His beloved soul,
Raised the lost status of Adam.
The 'Night of Ascension' as it is called,
A blessed night in the month of Rajab*,
When the dignity of man was restored,
And evil's black face was appalled.
