The safest and purest place in the world my space provides
Dressed with the shining and snowy white marbles like a bride
Allah bestows on me His blessings lavishly forever and ever
Discover in my abyss the spirituality prevailing with quiver
An outstanding pride for me is to be the first mosque in Islam
The foundation stone laid by the Prophet (SWA) of Islam
Masjid-e-Quba is my name; in the Quran I am referred
To be built with piety and sincerity by people who adhered
To Islam body and soul with determination and firm faith
And towards the Qibla had they always turned their face
Enter into me by saying, “O Allah, open the door of paradise
For me,” enjoy a spiritual moment and listen to my advice
Do not go astray, for my blessings are not for you in vain
Embellish me with your presence, pray and do not refrain
I wonder what turns you away from me very often
Only during the month of Ramadan your heart is softened
But remember well: Ramadan comes and takes our leaves
Then I stay alone with few worshippers who know how I grieve
Unfortunate are those who disdain me knowingly without remorse
The punishment on the Day of Judgment will be horrible and worst
O you brothers in faith, do not make Islam seasonal but be loyal
Keep visiting me as usual, for your absences are a sign of betrayal
Plunge into the sea of spirituality and drink my pure and divine nectar
Do not desert me and leave me not alone; keep me bright like the stars
After Ramadan, I know your routine activities will be business as usual
Lost in materialistic life, and then prayers in the mosque will be casual
Remember, in solitude with few worshippers sincere, I will vouchsafe
Blessings and success to my well-wishers fortunate who remain fire-safe
Cassam Tupsy
