C h i l d's P r a y e r My hopes and wishes come upon My lips from inside my heart. Oh Allah! My life should be Like a lamp, never to go dark. Let the darkness of the world Disappear from my presence. Let every place become bright From my shining existence. Just as the flower stands with others, Improving the garden's beauty, Let my life stand with knowledge And dignify my community. My life should be built around Those who seek the light, Just as the moth loves the glowing lamp In the darkness of the night. Oh Allah! Make me strive Constantly to educate my mind, With the light of knowledge That you gave me the power to find. I want to dedicate my life to those Who are in need of special care. The old, the young, the ill, the hungry, I want to be fair. Oh Allah! You gave us choices! Protect us from sins, Lead us to the path of righteousness, Help us to do good things.