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IslamicPoemsForChildren, page : 45
"Be patient," he said, "in a moment you'll see
where the camel takes its rest that's the place it will be."
When the camel sat down in a very blessed place
happiness spread over everyone's face.
They knew where they should build at last
and fetched wood and palms - very fast.
A fine, yet humble Mosque stood upon that site
and there the Prophet* worshipped both day and night.
Everyone thanked Allah for the safety of his ride,
for the camel that carried him and those by his side!
*Praise and peace be upon him.
where the camel takes its rest that's the place it will be."
When the camel sat down in a very blessed place
happiness spread over everyone's face.
They knew where they should build at last
and fetched wood and palms - very fast.
A fine, yet humble Mosque stood upon that site
and there the Prophet* worshipped both day and night.
Everyone thanked Allah for the safety of his ride,
for the camel that carried him and those by his side!
*Praise and peace be upon him.