The Essence of Islam – Volume I — Page 181
Allāh the Exalted. Poems in Glorification and Remembrance of Allāh. Praise of the Lord of All the Worlds (Urdu Poem). How manifest is the light. Of the Source of all lights,. Turning the Universe into a mirror. For eyes to see His reflection. . When I saw the moon yester-night. I was overwhelmed with longing,. For it reminded me a little. Of the beauty of my Beloved Lord. . His eternal beauty. Has set our hearts afire;. Mention not to us the beauty. Of the Turk or Tartar. . O Beloved! Passing strange and wonderful. Is the spectacle of Your glory all around;. Whichever way we turn,. Is the path that leads to You. . Your own light burns bright. In the resplendent fountain of the sun;. In every star can be seen. The spectacle of Your glowing beauty. . With Your own hands have You. Sprinkled salt upon the souls,. Causing great commotion of love. Among Your anguished lovers. . You have invested each particle. With amazing qualities;. Who can ever decipher. Your boundless mysteries? 181