The Cradle of Sustenance

The earth beneath, so vast, so wide,
A sign of Allah’s eternal guide.
It bears the seeds, it holds the trees,
A place of prostration for the knees.

From its depths come treasures rare,
A trust to use, a gift to share.
Oh heedless man, remember well,
This earth will speak of deeds it tells.

Oh Allah, make us stewards true,
To cherish the earth as we ought to.
Grant us wisdom, lest we forget,
This trust is one we’ll soon regret.