Praise be to God Who is infinitely exalted above having a like both
in His Essence and Attributes. He is the Creator. That macro-cosmos
(the universe) is His creation, and this micro-cosmos (humanity)
is His invention. That (the universe) is His construction, and
this (humanity) is His building. That is His work of art, and this is
His painting. That is His design and this is His adornment. That is
His mercy and this is His bounty. That is His power and this is His
wisdom. That is His grandeur and this is His Lordship. That is His
creature and this is His fashioning. That is His kingdom and this is
His servant. That is His place of worship and this is His worshipping
servant. On the sides of both, nay, on each part of both, is a stamp showing that whatever exists is His property. O God, O One sustaining Earth and heavens! Be witness and let those bearing Your Throne and Your angels be witnesses—together with the witnessing of all Your Prophets, saints, signs, verses (in the Books You sent), and all creation—that You are God, there is no deity but You, One, without partner. Forgive us. We turn to You in repentance and bear witness that Muhammad is Your servant and Messenger whom You sent as a mercy for all worlds. O God, bestow Your blessings on him as befits the reverence he deserves and Your mercy of which he is worthy, and on all his Family and Companions.