The Essence of Islam – Volume III — Page 352
352. Essence of Islam-III and adopt Your holy ways and should not deprive themselves of guidance by rejecting the one whom You have sent. I bear witness that You have sent me and have manifested great signs in my support. . Persian Poem [Tiryāq-ul-Qulub, Rūḥānī Khazā'in, vol. 15, pp. 507-511]. O Mighty Lord, Creator of heaven and earth,. O Merciful, Compassionate and Guide;. Who looks into the hearts;. And from Whom nothing is hidden. . If You see that I am wicked and vicious;. If You have determined that I am evil;. Then break this evil one into pieces;. And gladden the hearts of my opponents. . Shower Thy mercy on their hearts;. Grant of Thy grace all their wishes. . Send down a blazing fire on the walls and doors of my dwelling,. Be my enemy and destroy my work. . But if You do count me as one of Your servants;. And my attention is all concentrated on You;. And if You find my heart full of such love for You,. As is entirely unknown to the world;. Then deal with me by way of love;. And make manifest a little of its mystery. . O You Who comes towards every seeker;. And are aware of the yearning of every heart that is aflame with Your love,. For the sake of the relationship that I have with. You;