Mo’ath Bin Jabal Poem by Ahmad Shiddiqi

handsome
generous
venerable
companion

entered Islam at 18
one of the six persons
charged with the task of
compiling Holy Qur’an

the most knowledgeable
on what is allowed and
prohibited in Islam

he’ll be at forefront
of all the scholars
on Judgment Day

a counselor
to the people of Yemen
also took part confidently in
Aqaba Allegiance Convention

died at the age of 38
in the Jordan Valley
having spent his short life
teaching faith and Holy Qur’an