Bless not, if You are not
The slave is not comfortable with the blessings if they are diverting his heart from the Giver
Metaphysic
Know Thy Beloved
The poet entreats Abu Bakr as-Siddiq in a dream, seeking the secret behind his highest rank in belief and the companionship with the Beloved.
My Logic Prostrated
Lovers become incapable of logical reasoning, while turning unusually proud assuming they own the greatest wealth in the world.
Forgive me, only You can!
Even Ridwan may wonder how this sinner would enter the heaven’s doors into the world of hoors— writes Mujeeb Jaihoon
To HIM Begin Your Walk
In a spiritual dream, Hallaj says Allah is merciful to all irrespective whether the slave remembers Him or not—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
Why Hide?
Enamored with love, the seeker is unapologetic in his expression of devotion to the beloved.
Pain is Shy
In the return of their soul to the Beloved, lovers rediscover their true nature and their pain hesitates in the embrace of the dear one.
I am late, Your Mercy so early
We may be forgetful of the Lord, but He will never abandon us and as we remain the dark night, His light shows us the way, writes Jaihoon
That Night Ended Medinized
Lovers’ souls merge in one another while narrating their celestial yearning for Medina, writes Mujeeb Jaihoon.