The Light of Truth — Page 477
QAŞĪDAH ON THE SIGN AND ITS DENIERS No, by God I am not like the disbelievers; My life is sacrificed for the Prophet of exalted status. The Prophet has drawn me to him with his beautiful face; I see that my heart is like a mad lover for him. Remembrance of the Chosen One soothes my heart, And has become like food for my soul. My enemy disparages me arrogantly and without due cause, And feels safe from the plan of the Lord of Retribution. They will cry on the day that the Almighty makes me laugh; I have spoken the truth without any timidity. Behind my back, my opponent disappoints me; In front of me, the Possessor of Miracles felicitates me. 477