The Commentary of Al-Qasidah

by Jalal-ud-Din Shams

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The Commentary of Al-Qasidah — Page 13

The commentary of al-Qa si dah 13 The towns of Arabia awoke to life once again; Leaving the days of death and drought behind. The men of H ij a z, who were given to the love of women; You made them satiated in love of the Gracious God. Only two additions had made the Arabs blind : Wine and women were all that they sought. Concerning women clear commandments were laid down; Prohibiting men marrying those who were prohibited by the Qur’ a n