In the presence of You

Yet again, I sighted the Kaaba And had a haircut from the Saudi barber. I marvel at the at the atmosphere around me, Every soul bathing in the spiritual ecstasy; I saw the mosque of the prophet, In Madina- A city that Allah himself protects. I experienced the 7 hours long trip- From Madinah to Makkah, and I didn't take a drip; I saw Makamah Ibraheem and I prayed Because the due of Umrah is what I paid. In the presence of You I found a rare peace, And it felt like my broken base didn't miss a piece; I felt whole again, Ya Allah in your presence, For if I live without you, what's the essence? Like the cool breezes of the elegushi beach, Your mercies blew upon me- And protected me out of reach; No one is worth worshipping other than You, And I'm happiest, in the presence of You! #Umrah 2025 #Alhamdulilah