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Central Idea of Abou Ben Adhem, , “Abou Ben Adhem” is a parable in verse by Leigh Hunt, that revolves around propagating goodness in people., The poet tries to highlight the idea that to love people is, to love God himself and if you have sympathy and love, for your fellow men then God will shower you with his, love as well., , It is only when you LOVE your fellow men, you become, worthy of being loved by God., , This poem Abou Ben Adhem by Leigh Hunt embodies, the idea “Love thy neighbour as thyself”.

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Stanza |, , Abou Ben Adhem (may his tribe increase!), Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace,, And saw, within the moonlight in his room,, Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom,, , An angel writing in a book of gold:—, Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold,, And to the presence in the room he said,, “What writest thou?"—The vision raised its head,, And with a look made of all sweet accord,, Answered, "The names of those who love the Lord.”, “And is mine one?" said Abou. “Nay, not so,”, Replied the angel. Abou spoke more low,, , But cheerly still; and said, "I pray thee, then,, Write me as one that loves his fellow men.”

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The poem Abou Ben Adhem by Leigh Hunt opens with the, introduction of the protagonist with a blessing upon him., , () Perhaps the use of the phrase “may his tribe increase!”, anticipates the reward for the protagonist’s noble feelings of, fellowship., , OY One night Abou woke up from a “deep dream of peace” only to, see an angel writing on the golden book. The natural shine of, the angel has made the room look even brighter., , C1 The simile used to convey how beautiful the room looked in, the presence of the angel is suggested in the phrase “Making it, rich, and like a lily in bloom”’., , QC) It suggests the idea of the birth of something beautiful and, pure.Abou was naturally surprised at the sight of seeing an, angel in his room.

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+ However, he didn’t let astonishment take over his sense of calmness and, he asked the angel without any hesitation what she was writing., , +The sweetness and purity of the angel are reflected in the way she speaks., She says in the kindest voice that she has been writing the names of those, men who love God., , ++ Out of curiosity, he asks the angel if he has been honored with the, acknowledgment of his love for God., , + But the angel honestly replies that his name is not included in the list of, God’s favorites., , ++ Although Abou feels a little low at this remark still it does not upset Abou., , ** He cheerfully asks the angel to kindly include his name not as someone, who loves God but as the one “that loves his fellow men”., , ++ This establishes the true essence of the poem. This statement embodies, the idea that to love fellow men is as noble a job as to love God himself., , ++ He is a believer of God as well as a believer of humanity.