May 27 2020
Never Believe His Lovers
God's lovers employ various metaphors and symbolic actions to hide their love of the Divine–…
May 26 2020
My Vice Questions and Your Wise Response
Even as we feel pain over the belated reply, we shall remain persistent in our plea to the Most…
May 19 2020
I call You with so sweet a name
Can the Lover resist a reply when asked in the name of the Beloved— contents Mujeeb Jaihoon as he…
May 16 2020
Ya Rabbana! Ya Rabbana!
We submit our faults in HIS presence from whom there is nothing to hide as we stand silent like a…
Aug 24 2010
A Candle to Kindle
An enduring friend promises new beginnings, even in the face of adversity, writes Mujeeb Jaihoon.
Aug 12 2010
A Harvest with no grain
While the believers are reaping infinite rewards in the Holy Month, the poet laments he hasn't…
Dec 30 2009
Meet in Joy and Part in Cry
Jaihoon's poem explores the pain of separation and impermanence of life, using historical and…
Oct 31 2007
A Plea for Dua
Jaihoon seeks prayers for Syed Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi, who helped to reconcile the chaotic world of…
Dec 29 2003
The Pilgrim’s Manual
A pilgrim warns his self to tread humbly in the presence of the Beloved, for even the wind whispers…
Nov 20 2003
Awaiting the New Dawn
The path to the Creator is illuminated by the holy Prophet's teachings. To stray from them is to…