Jaihoon Poems

Poems by Mujeeb Jaihoon

Beyond the Beloved

The glory of the Creator can alone transcend the greatness of His Beloved Prophet— admits Jaihoon while returning from the tomb of al-Busiri.

Un-Just Like That

Violence, oppression and inequality have made life unjust and unbearable for the afflicted ones- writes Mujeeb Jaihoon

Love: Beauty’s Mirror

Beauty lies neither in the object nor in the onlooker. Nay, it rests in the love-image that appears in the eyes – poetizes Mujeeb Jaihoon

Why need an Excuse?

If the night requires no excuse to put the stars to sleep, neither do the Lovers for praising their Beloved— writes Mujeeb Jaihoon

Miraj: The Love-Matter

Despite witnessing the glorious wonders and unknown worlds, the Beloved returned back to the earth because of his love for humanity.

Heed to My Rant and Want

In a desperate cry to the Lord, invoking the name of the Beloved who taught humanity the art of calling upon the Creator.

Apology wounds Love, deeper

Lovers treasure the love and revere its pain, without expecting any apology from the beloved— writes Mujeeb Jaihoon

Wounds Scream in Dream

Pain suffered in the the semi-conscious world throbs more than what we experience in the conscious world— writes Mujeeb Jaihoon

Nowhere but Him

The weak and oppressed will naturally run to the Mighty King upon whom they can rely to redress their grief— writes Mujeeb Jaihoon

Paradise Winks to a Fallen Prey

Our ignorance, sins, and low lineage are no barriers for us to to greet His Beloved— writes Mujeeb Jaihoon

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