Oh God,

Though I may be an offender,

I am a Muslim.

If I am a sinner,

I am regretful.

If you want to punish me,

I’ll obey your command.

If you have mercy,

I deserve it.

Whether the Beloved gives us agony or pleasure,

whatever comes from the Beloved is good.

We do not think of good or evil –

our intent is His pleasure and contentment

~Kwaja Abdullah Ansari