Sol 6.1

  1. Listen closely, for the best of all beings has virtues

    That attest to firm authority and the most exalted honor.

  2. He came while mankind were captives, and became their succor;

    Through heaven's light, they are brought out of captivity.

  3. And he effaced the unbelievers' traces and those who dwelt there;

    So after that there was no Caesar, nor Kisra.

  4. He outstripped all beings, reaching a height

    Where imaginings keep rising, weary and spent.

  5. And he was singled out for honor above all people;

    And whoever would not say this uttered it under compulsion.

  6. He ascended to the seven tiered heavens in an ascent

    That was real, without crossing by ship or bridge.

  7. And God took him bodily by night; this is a sign

    Disputed by one not helped toward the way of ease.

  8. So glory to Him who took His servant by night to Himself;

    And blessed be the night-traveler, and blessed be the night journey.

  9. And how many wonders He revealed to His servant!

    So take this summary, and do not seek an explanation.

Sol 6.1