The Transcript of Imam Elahi's Prayer at Groundbreaking of Detroit Art and Cultural Museum!
The transcript of Imam Elahi’s Prayer at Groundbreaking of Detroit Art and Cultural Museum!
Salaam Akakum, peace!
In the Name of God, The Beneficent, The Merciful...
صبغة الله ومن احسن من الله صبغة و نحن له عابدون
O Lord bless this assembly of our local and state leaders and all guests, the lovers of art, beauty and brotherhood!
Let the language of art and not arm, compassion and not aggression, grace not gun, guide our planet!
Prophet Mohammad said
ان الله جميل و يحب الجمال
God is beautiful and He loves beauty!
Help us our Lord to bring more beauty to our neighborhoods, communities and country!The literature of love, peace and prayer, building bridges of unity and brotherhood, hope and healing!
Lead us O Lord from the hell of hatred to the heaven of love and liberation,
From the prison of selfishness, sin, fear, race superiority and ignorance to the paradise of understanding, sympathy, sacrifice, inclusion, integrity and justice!
O God under the hard work of our dedicated Governor and mayor and other public servants make this Motown called Detroit to one of the richest, righteous, prosperous and dynamic top cities in America again!
Based on the spirit of the letter I received from Br Dion yesterday, this ground breaking is not just expansion of space but expansion of awareness , education, construction of cultural diversity, a welcoming venue for both neighbors and strangers, a monumental move towards more safety and solidarity in our city!
We ask you O Allah the Lord of this universe to bless this vision, this leadership and the generous contributors with the light of Your Heavenly Wisdom, care and compassion for Your people and Your planet Ameen!