The Essence of Islam – Volume I — Page 486
Essence of Islam-1 486 It is the Holy Word of the Gracious Lord. Every word in it is a living And everlasting spring; No orchard has such quality, Nor is there a garden like it. The Word of the Gracious God Has no equal; Be it a pearl from Ummān, Or a ruby from Badakhshān. How can the word of man Equal the world of God? There is divine power; here is helplessness; The difference is so obvious! In knowledge and eloquence, How can man equal Him; Before Whom even the angels Confess ignorance. Even the tiny leg of an insect, Man can never create; How is it possible for him To create the Light of God? O people, have some regard For the grandeur of the Great Lord; Hold your tongues now If you have even a hint of faith. To consider someone equal to God Is an act of great infidelity; Have some fear of God, dears! What a lie and calumny this is! If you accept the Unity of God, Why are your hearts full of polytheism? What veils of ignorance