The Maverick Dervish (Anthology)

Embraced by the Chosen, bestowed by the Creator, this Gift empowers martyrs, scholars, and lovers to express their bliss.

The poet longs to use his wax-like heart’s elegant Flame to uncover Love’s divine secrets at every chance.

Half the way forward lies in calling upon the Almighty, a timeless truth for every day.

The poet, whose state is no better than an uprooted tent, admits his foolish lines are of no worth for the wise ones

We may earnestly count the number of times we have asked Him, grumbling about the lapse in response, but He keeps no tally while giving.

Genuine friends of Allah keep their devotion hidden, unlike fake godmen who seek recognition, writes Mujeeb Jaihoon

Acknowledge the Divine to marvel at the beauty of nature.

The incident about a man who experienced mercy for others and gave up his own wishes for the sake of his fellow pilgrims

A heartfelt prayer by two slaves to the Divine expressing their pain and joy, seeking liberation and divine love.