The Light of Truth — Page 339
QAŞIDAH ON THE LUNAR AND SOLAR ECLIPSES The solar eclipse followed the lunar eclipse from my Lord, To humiliate every agitator and wicked troublemaker. The forenoon sun rose with the awe of a warrior; Is it indeed the sun, or is it a devastating sword that has been unsheathed? A stone fell upon the head of the opponent; Like a Samhari spear or a sharp blade, it cleaved his head. I turned away from the wickedness of his statements; I told myself that he is a fool who is ranting endlessly. But my Helper, who is ever Watchful, Did not desire for a prevaricator to harm the one He supports. The help of Allah draws near by His grace; The Protector does not withhold His promise. 339