The Commentary of Al-Qasidah

by Jalal-ud-Din Shams

Page 107 of 224

The Commentary of Al-Qasidah — Page 107

The commentary of al-Qa si dah 107 COUPLET 33 Earlier, they were bewitched by the charms of musical instruments ; They were held like captives who cannot move. COUPLET 34 Their pleasure resorts were their music chambers; At times they would flirt with women or indulge in heavy drinking. COUPLET 35 They had no worry but the thought of pretty, singing women; Or of wine and wine pots.