Sultan Tipu Ki Wasiyyat

Tu Reh Naward-e-Shauq Hai, Manzil Na Kar Qabool
Laila Bhi Hum-Nasheen Ho To Mehmil Na Kar Qabool

If you traverse the road of love, Donʹt yearn to seek repose or rest:
If Layla be your companion close that litter shun with great contempt.


Ae Jooye Aab Barh Ke Ho Darya-e-Tund-o-Taiz
Sahil Tujhe Ataa Ho To Sahil Na Kar Qabool

O streamlet, onward flow and get transformed to torrent strong and deep:
If bank is ever on you bestowed, Abstain, flow on with mighty sweep.

Khoya Na Ja Sanamkada-e-Kainat Mein
Mehfil Gudaz! Garmi-e-Mehfil Na Kar Qabool

Don't lose your bearings in this world because with idols it is full:
The assemblage here can cast a spell, disdain, or strings of heart shall pull.

Subah-e-Azal Ye Mujh Se Kaha Jibreel Ne
Jo Aqal Ka Ghulam Ho, Woh Dil Na Kar Qabool

Early morning Gabriel told to me
Never accept the heart, that which is the slave of the mind.

Batil Dooyi Pasand Hai, Haq La-Shareek Hai
Shirkat Mayana-e-Haq-o-Batil Na Kar Qabool

Untruth conceals in various masks but Truth is unique:
There can't be pool twixt good and bad—This fact is known from times antique.

La Ilaaha IllAllah

Khudi Ka Sirr-e-Nihan La Ilaha Illallah
Khudi Hai Taeg, Fasan La Ilaha Illallah

The secret of the self is hid, In words, "No god but Allah"
The self is just a dull sword, the grinding stone is, "No god but Allah"

Ye Dour Apne Baraheem Ki Talash Mein Hai
Sanam Kadah Hai Jahan, La Ilaha Illallah

This Era is in search of its Abraham, Coz
The whole world is Polytheist, only "No god but Allah" can save it.

Ye Maal-o-Doulat-e-Dunya, Ye Rishta-o-Pewand
Butan-e-Weham-o-Guman, La Ilaha Illallah

The worldly wealth and riches, ties of blood and friendship
The idols, the illusions and thought, is nothing, except "No god but Allah".

Kiya Hai Tu Ne Mataa-e-Ghuroor Ka Soda
Fareb-e-Sood-o-Zayan, La Ilaha Illallah

A bargain you have struck for goods of life, a step, that smacks conceit,
All save the call "No god but He," is merely fraught with fraud and deceit.

Agarche Buth Hain Jamat Ki Astinon Mein 
Mujhe Hai Hukm-e-Azan, La Ilaha Illallah     

Even though the Idols are concealed in the sleeves of the congregation,
I am ordained to respond to the Azaan with, "No god but Allah".

Ye Naghma Fasl-e-Gul-o-Lala Ka Nahin Paband
Bahar Ho Ke Khizan, La Ilaha Illallah

These melodious songs are not confined To Time when rose and tulip bloom
Whatever be the season, "No god but Allah" must ring always.

Khird Huwi Hai Zaman-o-Makan Ki Zunnari
Na Hai Zaman Na Makan, La Ilaha Illallah


The mind has worn the holy thread of Time and Space like pagans
Though Time and Space both illusive "No god but True" is true withal.

Ghazal: Jab Ishq Sikhata Hai

Jab Ishq Sikhata Hai Adaab-e-Khud 'Agaahi
Khulte Hain Ghulamon Par Asrar-e-Shehanshaahi

When Love teaches man the respect of Self-Awareness
Though being a slave, he experiences the Kingly deeds

Attar Ho, Rumi Ho, Razi Ho, Ghazzali Ho
Kuch Hath Nahin Ata Be Aah-e-Sahargaahi

Be it Attar or Rumi or Razi or Gazali
Nothing comes in hand without the "night prayers"

Naumeed Na Ho In Se Aey Rahbar-e-Farzaana
Kamkosh To Hain Lekin Be-Zauq Nahin Raahi


O leader of intelligent, don't you despair of their worth
Though they are sluggish, your followers are loyal to you.


Aey Taa'ir-e-Lahooti! Uss Rizq Se Mout Achchi
Jis Rizq Se Aati Ho Parwaaz Mein Kotaahi

O bird who flies to the Eternal world! It is better to starve to death
Than to live on a prey, that obstructs your flight.

Dara-o-Sikandar Se Woh Mard-e-Faqeer Aula
Ho Jis Ki Faqeeri Mein Boo-e-Asadullaahi

Better than Darius and Alexander is that Fakir,
Whose piety has the attributes of 'The Tiger of God' (Ali)

Aa'een-e-Jawan Mardaan, Haq Goyi-o-Bebaki
Allah Ke Sheron Ko Aati Nahin Roobaahi

The constitution of men are, Speaking the Truth and being Upright
The Lions of God know not the traits of cunning of Fox.

Mard-e-Musalman

Har Lehza Hai Moomin Ki Nayee Shaan Nayee Aaan;
Guftar Mein Kirdaar Mein Allah Ki Burhaan.
Every Moment of a True Believer is a new grandeur;
By words and deeds he gives a proof Of Mighty God, His reach and power
Qahhari-o-Ghaffari-o-Quddusi-o-Jabrood;
Yeh Chaar Anasir Ho Tho Banta Hai Musalmaan.
Rout the foes, Grant them Reprieve, Do pious deeds & show great might;
Are the four characteristics that make A Perfect Muslim
Hamsaaya-e-Jibreel-e-Ameen Banda-e-Khaki;
Hai Iska Nasheman Na Bukhaara Na Badakhshaan.
This clay-born man has kinship close to Gabriel the trusted;
His dwelling place is neve r a land or clime.
Ye Raaz Kisiko Nahin Maalum Ke Moomin!
Qari Nazar Aata Hai; Haqeekat Mein Hai Qur'an.
The Believer's Secret has not been known by anyone.
He looks like a Reciter; But in fact he himself is the Qur'an.
Qudrat Ke Maqasid Ka Ayyar, Iske Iraade;
Duniya Mein Bhi Mizaan, Qayamat Mein Bhi Mizaan.
The Nature's aims and ends are his intentions;
He keeps Balance in this World also & keeps Balance in the Hereafter also.
Jis'se Jigar-e-Laala Mein Thandak Ho Wo Shabnam;
Daryawon Ke Dil Jis'se Dahel Jaaye Wo Toofaan.
With friends and mates, He is dew that cools the tulip;
With enemies he is like torrent strong which makes oceans shake.
Fitrat Ka Sarood-e-Azal Iske Shab-o-Roz;
Aahang Mein Ekta, Sifat-e-Sura-e-Rehmaan
His Days and Nights are Nature's Sweet Song;
Like Chapter Rehman of Qur'an is his Melodious rhyming tune.
Bante Hain Meri Kargah-e-Fikr Mein Anjum;
Le Apne Muqaddar Ke Sitare Ko Tu Pehchaan.
Such thoughts that shine like lustrous stars are provided in my Brain
Recognize the star which will guide your Fate.

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