Shahada - Emergence

Kneel on sacred reeds and kiss the rising sun

A wild intemperate wind will rush

Among the works that you’ve begun

Set the skies aflame and dance within the fire

A sword, a word, a holy verse

The keys to all that you desire

Scorn to take the tainted cup

Life and light will wash away

Bear your tender spirit up

Hope and faith will wash away

Bury reason in the sand

Love and trust will wash away

Hide your face as they command

Heart and soul will wash away

Dine on brittle straws and bind your wounds with prayer

The promises of ancient prophets vanish in the desert air

Sow your fields with flesh put poison in your well

Entomb yourself while still alive condemn yourself to living hell

Scorn to take the tainted cup

Life and light will wash away

Bear your tender spirit up

Hope and faith will wash away

Bury reason in the sand

Love and trust will wash away

Hide your face as they command

Heart and soul will wash away