Never Believe His Lovers
God’s lovers employ various metaphors and symbolic actions to hide their love of the Divine– reveals Jaihoon about their ‘cover-up games’.
2003 Poems
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 Merciful –– insists Mujeeb Jaihoon.
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 bargains by one Beautiful name after another
Ya Rabbana! Ya Rabbana!
We submit our faults in HIS presence from whom there is nothing to hide as we stand silent like a bride- Jaihoon on pleading to the Lord
A Candle to Kindle
An enduring friend promises new beginnings, even in the face of adversity, writes Mujeeb Jaihoon.
A Harvest with no grain
While the believers are reaping infinite rewards in the Holy Month, the poet laments he hasn’t earned a grain in the devout harvest
Meet in Joy and Part in Cry
Jaihoon’s poem explores the pain of separation and impermanence of life, using historical and religious references.
A Plea for Dua
Jaihoon seeks prayers for Syed Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi, who helped to reconcile the chaotic world of Islamic reformation.
The Pilgrim’s Manual
A pilgrim warns his self to tread humbly in the presence of the Beloved, for even the wind whispers with awe in this sacred space.
Awaiting the New Dawn
The path to the Creator is illuminated by the holy Prophet’s teachings. To stray from them is to wander in the darkness.