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-Qulüb, Rūķānī 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;