They raided his house...

They raided his house, ere it was morn Surprised to see Ali, the bed adorn; "Where is Muhammad?" they demanded, "where is he?" "Did you entrust him to me, that you ask of me?" Foiled in their attempt, they started a search "Dead or alive, capture him", they urged Thus started a hunt, for three days long They searched all over, including caves. The Prophet's companion became scared As enemies' shouts increasingly filled the air "We are lost, we two", helplessly, he cried "No!

We are three, for God is with us". Muhammad replied. Tired and forlorn, he slept under a tree When rushed a foe: " who will now save thee?" "God", was the reply; it thunder struck the foe, Trembling, he dropped his sword and bowed. "Who will now save thee?" Muhammad cried "Alas, none!" the foe imploringly replied "Learn from me to be merciful" he said As was his want, he pardoned him instead.

He reached Medina, a poor fugitive Except a new way of life, he had nothing to give Yet, he was welcomed with open arms This was a turning point for Islam He paired them, one with the other And showed the brotherhood, how to further Himself with Ali, he lovingly paired Because the same heavenly light, they shared. Previous…