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.

Ghazal: Kabhi Aye Haqeeqat-e-Muntazir

Kabhi Ae Haqiqat-e-Muntazir! Nazar Aa Libas-e-Majaz Mein
Ke Hazaron Sajde Tadap Rahe Hain Meri Jabeen-e-Niaz Mein

For once, O awaited Reality, reveal Yourself in material form,
For a thousand prostrations are longing eagerly in my submissive forehead.

Tarb Ashnaye Kharosh Ho, Tu Nawa Hai Mehram-e-Gosh Ho
Woh Surood Kya Ke Chupa Huwa Ho Sakoot-e-Parda-e-Saaz Mein

Know the pleasure of tumult: thou art a tune consort with the ear!
What is that melody worth, which hides itself in the silent chords of the harp.

Tu Bacha Bacha Ke Na Rakh Isse, Tera Aaeena Hai Woh Aaeena
Ke Shikast Ho To Aziz Tar Hai Nigah-e-Aaeena Saaz Mein

Do not try to protect them, your mirror is that mirror (referring to eye)
Which would be dearer in the Maker's eye if they got broken (to cry)
 
Dam-e-Tof Karmak-e-Shama Ne Ye Kaha Ke Woh Asar-e-Kuhan
Na Teri Hikayat-e-Souz Mein, Na Meri Hadees-e-Gudaz Mein

During Circumambulation the moth exclaimed, "Those past effects
Neither in your story of pathos, nor in my tale of love are"

Na Kaheen Jahan Mein Aman Mili, Jo Aman Mili To Kahan Mili
Mere Jurm-e-Khana Kharab Ko Tere Afuw-e-Banda Nawaz Mein

My dark misdeeds found no refuge in the wide world -
The only refuge they found was in Your Gracious Forgiveness

Na Woh Ishq Mein Raheen Garmiyaan, Na Woh Husn Mein Raheen Shaukiyan
Na Woh Ghaznavi Mein Tarap Rahi, Na Kham Hai Zulf-e-Ayaz Mein

Neither love has that warmth, nor beauty has that humour
Neither that restlessness in Ghaznavi nor those curls in the hair locks of Ayaz are,

Jo Mein Sar Basajda Huwa Kabhi To Zameen Se Ane Lagi Sada
Tera Dil To Hai Sanam Ashna, Tujhe Kya Mile Ga Namaz Mein

Even as I laid down my head in prostration a cry arose from the ground:
Your heart has become Materialistic, what reward will you get from the Prayers.

Har Shay Musafir Har Cheez Raahi

Har Shay Musafir, Har Cheez Raahi
Kya Chand Tare, Kya Murg-o-Maahi

Every unit is Voyaging, every thing is in motion
Not only the moon and stars, even the animals and fishes.

Tu Mard-e-Maidan, Tu Mir-e-Lashkar
Noori Huzoori Tere Sipaahi
 
You the champion of the battlefield, you the head of the army
Even the bright angels become your soldiers.

Kuch Qadar Apni Tu Ne Na Jani
Ye Besawadi, Ye Kam Nigaahi!

Of your own greatness you have no notion.
This tastelessness, this less sightedness.

Dunya-e-Doon Ki Kab Tak Ghulami
Ya Raahbi Kar Ya Padshaahi

How long will you be the slave of this dark world?
Either do leadership or do Kingship.

Peer-e-Haram Ko Dekha Hai Mein Ne
Kirdar Be-Souz, Guftar Waahi

I have seen the leader of our mosque
Tuneless character. unrealistic speech.

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.

Ghazal: Chamak Teri Ayaan Bijli Mein

Chamak Teri Ayaan Bijli Mein Aatish Mein Sharaare Mein;

Jhalak Teri Haweeda Chaand Mein Suraj Mein Taare Mein

Your Sparkle can be seen in thunder, in fire, in spark
Your Existance is evident in moon, in sun , in stars

Bulandi Aasmanon Mein, Zameeon Mein Teri Pasti

Rawani Behr Mein, Uftadgi Teri Kinare Mein

Your Greatness in the skies and the Depthness in the lands
Your Flow in the oceans and the stillness in the shores

Shariat Kyun Gireban-Geer Ho Zauq-e-Takallam Ki

Chupa Jata Hun Apne Dil Ka Matlab Istaare Mein

Why should Shari'ah be accused of the taste of the eloquance?
I only conceal the meaning of my heart in metaphors

Jo Hai Baidar Insan Mein Woh Gehri Neend Sota Hai

Shajar Mein, Phool Mein, Haiwan Mein, Pathar Mein, Sitare Mein

The one who is awake among the mankind gord into deep sleep
In trees, in flowers, in animals, in stones, in stars

Mujhe Phoonka Hai Souz-e-Qatra-e-Ashk-e-Mohabbat Ne

Ghazab Ki Aag Thi Pani Ke Chote Se Sharare Mein

I have been blown by the droplet of the burning tear of love
Wrtah of fire was present in that small droplet of water

Nahin Jinse Sawab-e-Akhirat Ki Aarzoo Mujh Ko

Woh Soudagar Hun, Main Ne Naf'a Dekha Hai Khasare Mein

In which I expect no reward for me on the Judgement day
That merchant I am who sees profit in the loss

Sukoon Na-Ashna Rehna Isse Saman-e-Hasti Hai

Tadap Kis Dil Ki Ya Rab Chup Ke Aa Baithi Hai Paare Mein

Being unaware of tranquility is existence for it
O God! Restlessness of which heart is residing in mercury

Sada-e-Lantarani Sun Ke Aey Iqbal Mein Chup Hun

Taqazon Ki Kahan Taqat Hai Mujh Furqat Ke Mare Mein

O Iqbal I am silent after hearing the call of "LanTarani" 
Being afflicted with separation I have no strength for importunity

Ghazal: Qataa - A Piece

Andaz-e-Byan Gharche Bohat Shaukh Nahin Hai
Shayad Ke Utar Jaye Tere Dil Mein Meri Baat


Though my art of speech isn't so witty
Maybe my words will sink into your heart


Ya Wusaat-e-Aflak Mein Takbeer-e-Musalsal
Ya Khak Ke Aghosh Mein Tasbeeh-o-Munajat

Or continuous crying on God's greatness through the boundless sky
Or chanting Your name, embraced by the soil

Woh Mazhab-e-Mardan-e-Khud Agah-o-Khuda Mast
Ye Mazhab-e-Mullah-o-Jamadat-o-Nabataat

That is the religion of man who is of self-conscious and intoxicated with God.
This is the religion of mullas and the non living and the (plants) living.

Shikwa - The Complaint (1911)

Kyun Ziyaankar Banu, Sood Faramosh Rahoon?
Fikr-e-Farda Na Karoon, Mehw-e-Gham-e-Dosh Rahoon?
Naal-e-Bulbul Ke Sunoon Aur Hamatan Gosh Rahoon?
Hamnawa Main Bhi Koi Gul Hoon Ke Khamosh Rahoon?

Jurr'at Aamoz Meri Taab-e-Sukhan Hai Mujhko!
Shikwa Allah Se Khakam Badhan Hai Mujhko!

Why should I be destructive and remain reckless of betterment?
Think not of the future, remain occupied in today's problems?
Should I hear nightingale's wails and remain completely mute?
O companion! Am I some flower so that I may remain silent?

The strength of my poetry is encouraging to me..
My complaint is against God! With Dust in my mouth (Woe be to me)!

Hai Baja Shewa-e-Tasleem Mein Mash'hoor Hain Hum;
Qissa-e-Dard Sunaate Hain Ke Majboor Hain Hum.
Saaz Khaamosh Hain, Fariyaad Se Maamoor Hain Hum;
Nala Aata Hai Agar Lab Pe Tho Ma'zoor Hain Hum.

Aye Khuda Shikwa-e-Arbaab-e-Wafa Bhi Sunle;
Khugar-e-Hamd Se Thoda Sa Gila Bhi Sunle.

It is true that we are famous in the methods of obedience;
But we are relating our story of pain out of compulsion.
Though a silent orchestra, we are full of complaint!
If the wailing comes to the lips we are excusable O God!

Listen to the remonstrance also from the faithful
Listen to some complaint also from the one accustomed to praise You

Thi Tho Maujood Azal Se Hi Teri Zaat-e-Qadeem;
Phool Tha Zaib-e-Chaman, Par Na Pareshaan Thi Shameem.
Shart Insaaf Hai Aye Saahib-e-Althaaf-e-Ameen;
Boo-e-Gul Phailti Kis Tarha Jo Hoti Na Naseem?

Hamko Jamee'at-e-Khatir Ye Pareshaani Thi
Warna Ummat Tere Mehboob (saw) Ki, Diwaani Thi?

Though Your Existence had existed since eternity;
The flower existed in the garden but fragrance had not dispersed
Justice is a condition, O Lord of Universal Benevolence!
How could flower's fragrance spread if breeze did not exist?

This problem's solution was the source of satisfaction to us;
Otherwise was the Holy Prophet's Ummah insane?

Hum Se Pehlay Tha Ajab Tere Jahan Ka Manzar;
Kaheen Masjood The Patthar Kaheen Ma'bood Shajar!
Khogar-e-Paikar-e-Mehsoos Thi Insaan Ki Nazar;
Maanta Phir Koi Un-Dekhe Khuda Ko Kyun Kar??

Tujh Ko Maloom Hai Leta Tha Koi Naam Tera?
Quwwat-e-Baazo-e-Muslim Nai Kiya Kaam Tera!

The scene of Your world was strange before us;
Stones were adored somewhere, trees were worshipped somewhere.
The eyes of Man are accustomed to tangible forms;
How could they be amenable to accept the Unseen God?

Do You know anyone who ever took Your name?
The strength of Muslims accomplished Your task of it!

Bas Rahe The Yaheen Saljooq Bhi, Toorani Bhi;
Ahl-e-Cheen, Cheen Mein, Iran Mein Sasani Bhi.
Isi Ma'moor Mein Aabaad The Yunaani Bhi;
Isi Dunya Mein Yahoodi Bhi The Nasrani Bhi.

Par Tere Naam Pe Talwaar Uthaii Kiss Ne?
Baat Jo Bigdi Huwi Thi, Wo Banaii Kiss Ne?

Saljuqs too were living here and the Turanas also;
The Chinese in China and in Iran the Sasanas also.
The Greeks were also living in the same habitation;
In the same world, so were the Jews and the Christians also.

But who were the one who raised the sword in Your name?
Who reclaimed the despoiled world in Your name?

The Hameen Ek Tere Ma'ar Ke Aaraoon Mein;
Khushkiyon Mein Kabhi Ladte, Kabhi Daryaaon Mein.
Di Azaanein Kabhi Europe Ke Kaleesawon Mein;
Kabhi Africa Ke Tapte Huwe Sehrawon Mein.

Shaan Aankhon Mein Na Jajti Thi Jahaandaaron Ki;
Kalma Padhte The Hum Chaaun Mein Talwaaron Ki.

We alone were the marshals of Your troops!
We were fighting at times on dry lands and at times in the rivers/oceans.
Some times we were calling adhans in the Europe's cathedrals;
And sometimes in the scorching African deserts

We never cared for the grandeur of monarchs...
We recited the Kalimah even under the shade of swords 



Ham Jo Jeete The Tho Jangon Ki Museebat Ke Liye
Aur Marte The Tere Naam Ki Azmath Ke Liye
Thi Na Kuch Taigh Zani Apni Hukoomat Ke Liye
Sarbakaf Phirte The KyaDeher Mein Daulat Ke Liye?

Qaum Apni Jo Zar-o-Maal-e-Jahaan Par Marti
Buth Faroshi Ke Iwaz Buth Shikani Kyun Karti?


If we lived we lived for the calamities of wars

If we  died we died for the grandeur of  Your name

We did not wield the sword for our kingdoms

Did we roam about the world fearlessly for wealth?

If our nation had been greedy of gold and worldly  wealth

Why would we have been idol breakers  instead of idol sellers?

Tal Na Sakte The Agar Jung Mein Ad Jaate The
Paaun Sheron Ke bhi Maindaan Se Ukhad Jaate The
Tujh Se Sarkash Huwa Koi Tho Bigad Jaate The
Taigh Kya Cheez Hai Hum Toup Se Ladh Jaate The


Naqsh Tauheed Ka Har Dil Pe Bithaaya Hum Ne
Zer-e-Khanjar Bhi Ye Paighaam Sunaaya Hum Ne


Once firmly stood in the battle we were immovable
Even lions in the battle against us would be in flight
We  were enraged if some one rebelled against You
What to talk about sword we fought even against canons


We imprinted the picture of Oneness on every heart
We conveyed this message even under the dagger


Tuhi Kehde Ke Ukhaada Dar-e-Khaibar Kisne?
Sheher Qaisar Ka Jo Tha Usko Kiya Sar Kisne?
Todey Makhlooq-e-Khudawand Ke Paikar Kisne?
Kaat Kar Rakh Diye Kuffaar Ke LAshkar Kisne?


Kisne Thanda Kiya Aatishkada-e-Iraan Ko?
Kisne Phir Zinda Kiya Tazkira-e-Yazdaan Ko?


You yourself say, who uprooted the gate of Khaibar?

Who conquered the city which was Qaisar’s?

By whom were the images of created gods destroyed?

By whom were the armies of infidels slaughtered?

Who cooled down the fire temple of Iran?

Who made the memory of God then become alive?

Kaunsi Qaum Faqat Teri Talabgaar Huwi?
Aur Tere Liye Zehmatkash-e-Paikaar Huwi?
Kiski Shamsheer Jahangeer-e-Jahandaar Huwi?
Kiski Takbeer Se Duniya Teri Bedaar Huwi?


Kiski Haibat Se Sanam Sehme Huwe Rehte The?
Muh Ke Bal Girke "Huwallahu Ahad" Kehte The?


Which nation become Your seeker exclusively?
And for You, undertook wars’ calamities?
Whose sword became world-seizing, world-holding?
By whose "Takbeer" did Your world become enlightened?


Through whose fear did the idols remain trembling?
Having fallen on their faces, they used to say "Allah is One."


Agaya 'Ain Ladaai Mein Agar Waqt-e-Namaz
Qibla Roo Hoke Zameen Bose Huwi Qaum-e-Hijaaz
Ek Hi Saff Mein Khade Hogaya Mehmood-o-Ayaaz
Na Koi Banda Raha Aur Na Koi Banda Nawaaz


Banda-o-Sahab-o-Mohtaaj-o-Ghani Ek Huwe
Tere Sarkaar Mein Pahunche Tho Sabhi Ek Huwe


If the time of prayer came right in the midst of battle
Hijaz’ nation fell in prostration facing the Ka’abah
Both Mahmud and Ayaz in the same row stood
None as the slave and none as the master stood


Slave and master, poor and rich became one!
On arrival in Your Place all became one!


Mehfil-e-Kaun-o-Makaan Mein Sahar-o-Shaam Phire
Mai Tauheed Ko Lekar Sifat-e-Jaam Phire
Koh Mein Dasht Mein Lekar Tera Paighaam Phire
Aur Maloom Hai Tujhko Kabhi Na-Kaam Phire?


Dasht Tho Dasht Hain Darya Bhi Na Chode Hamne
Bahr-e-Zulmaat Mein Dauda Diye Ghode Hamne



We wandered in the gathering of all creation, in the dawn and dusk
Having taken the wine of Tauheed, we wandered intoxicated with it
We wandered with Your Message in the mountains, in the deserts
And You even know whether we ever returned unsuccessful?


Deserts are merely deserts, we did not spare even the seas
We galloped our horses in the oceans of darkness!

Safha-e-Deher Se Baatil Ko Mitaya Humne
Nooye Insaan Ko Gulaami Se Chudaaya Humne
Tere Kaabe Ko Jabeenon Se Basaaya Humne
Tere Qur'an Ko Seenon Se Lagaya Humne

Phirbhi Humse Ye Gila Hai Ke Wafadaar Nahi
Hum Wafadaar Nahi Tubhi Tho Dildaar Nahi

We erased falsehood from the face of the earth

We freed the human race from bonds of slavery

We established Your Ka'bah  with our foreheads

We put Your Qur’an into our hearts

Nevertheless, there is this complaint to us, that we are not faithful

If we are not faithful, then You too are not generous

Ummatein Aur Bhi Hain Unmein Gunehgaar Bhi Hain

Ijz-waale Bhi Hain, Mast Mai Pindaar Bhi Hain

Unmein Kaahil Bhi Hain Ghaafil Bhi Hain Hoshyaar Bhi Hain

Sainkdon Hain Ke Tere Naam Se Bezaar Bhi Hain

Rahmatein Hain Tere Aghyaar Ke Kaashaanon Par

Barq Girti Hai Tho Bechaare Musalmaanon Par!

There are other communities too, among them are sinners too

There are modest people and intoxicated arrogant ones too

Among them are lazy, heedless as well as clever people too

There are also hundreds who are disgusted with Your Name

Tour Mercy descends on the other people's houses

Lightning strikes only on the poor Muslims' abodes

Buth-Sanam Khaanon Mein Kehte Hain, Musalmaan Gaye

Hai Khushi Unko Ke Kaabe Ke Nigehbaan Gaye

Manzil-e-Deher Se Uonton Ke HadiKhwaan Gaye

Apne Baghlon Mein Dabaaye Huwe Quran Gaye

Khandazan Kufr Hai, Ehsaas Tujhe Hai Ki Nahi?

Apni Tauheed Ka Kuch Paas Tujhe Hai Ki Nahi?

The idols in temples say ‘The Muslims are gone’

They are glad that the Ka'bah's guardians are gone

From the world's stage, the drivers of camels have gone,

They, with the Qur’an in their arm pits, are gone

Infidelity is mocking, do You feel it or not?

Do You have any respect for Your Oneness, or not?

Ye Shikaayat Nahi Hai Unke Khazaane Ma'moor

Nahi Mehfil Mein Jinhe Baat Bhi Karne Ka Sha'oor

Qahr Tho Ye Hai Ke Kaafir Ko Mile Hoor-o-Qasoor

Aur Bechaare Musalmaan Ko Faqat Waada-e-Hoor

Ab Wo Altaaf Nahi Hampar Inaayat Nahi

Baat Yeh Kya Hai Ke Pahli Si Madarat Nahi?

This is not a complain that their treasures are full

Who don't even have the intelligence to speak [properly] in a gathering

The Outrage is that infidels are rewarded with Houris and palaces

And the poor Muslims consoled with only promise of Houris

We have been deprived of the former graces and favors

What is the matter, we are deprived of the former courtesies?

Kyun Musalmaanon Mein Hai Daulat-e-Duniya Nayaab

Teri Qudrat Tho Hai Woh Jiski Na Hadd Hai Na Hisaab

Tu Jo Chahe Tho Uththe Seena-e-Sehra Se Habaab

Rahrawe Dasht Ho Saili Zada Mauj-e-Saraab

Ta'in-e-Aghyaar Hai, Ruswaai Hai, Nadaari Hai

Kya Tere Naam Pe Marne Ka Iwaz Khwari Hai?

Why, among Muslims, is material wealth unobtainable?

Your power is such that it has no limit nor accounting

With Your Will the desert’s bosom would produce bubbles of water

The desert's traveler can be facing flood of mirage's waves

Others' sarcasm that we are disgraced and poverty struck

Is this recompense the reward for Loving You?

Bani Aghyaar Ki Ab Chahnewaali Duniya

Rah Gayi Apne Liye Ek Khayaali Duniya

Hum Tho Ruksath Huwe, Auron Ne Sambhali Duniya

Phir Na Kehna Huwi Tauheed Se Khaali Duniya

Hum Tho Jeete Hain Ke Duniya Mein Tera Naam Rahe

Kahin Mumkin Hai Ke Saaqi Na Rahe Jaam Rahe?

The world has now become lover of the Others!

For us it is only a single imaginary world

We have departed, others have taken over the world

Do not complain now that the world has become devoid of  Tauheed!

We live so that Your name would remain in the  world

Is it possible that the wine-cup exist and the cup-bearer doesn't?

Teri Mehfil Bhi Gayi Chahnewaale Bhi Gaye

Shab Ki Aahein Bhi Gayi, Subah Ke Naale Bhi Gaye

Dil Tujhe De Bhi Gaye, Apna Sila Le Bhi Gaye

Aake Baithe Bhi Na The Aur Nikaale Bhi Gaye

Aaye 'Ishaak! Gaye Waada-e-Farda Lekar

Ab Unhein Dhoond Chiraagh Rukh Zaiba Lekar

Your assemblage is gone, and Your Lovers are also gone

The night's sighs are gone, the dawn's laments are gone

Giving You our hearts and taking our rewards we went on

Just came and sat down and were thrown out

The Lovers came but with tomorrow's promise went away

Now search them with Your beautiful face's lamp!

Dard-e-Laila Bhi Wahi, Qais Ka Pehloo Bhi Wahi

Najid Ke Dasht-o-Jabal Mein Ram-e-Aahoon Bhi Wahi

Ishq Ka Dil Bhi Wahi, Husn Ka Jadoo Bhi Wahi

Ummath-e-Ahmad-e-Mursal Bhi Wahi Tu Bhi Wahi

Phir Ye Aazardagi Ghair-e-Sabab Kya Maani?

Apne Seedaon Par Yeh Chasm-e-Ghazab Kya Maani?

Lailah's pathos is the same, the aspect of Qais too is still the same

In the Najd's desert and mountains the wildness of deer is still the same

The heart of passion is still the same, the Beauty's magic is still the same

The Ummah of the Holy Prophet is the same, You are also the same

Then this displeasure without reason, what's the meaning?

Then this displeasure for Your lovers, what's the meaning?

Tujhko Choda Ke Rasool-e-Arabi Ko Choda?

Buthgari Pesha Kiya? Buth-Shikani Ko Choda?

Ishq Ko, Ishq Ki Aashaftasari Ko Choda?

Rasm-e-Salman-o-Uwaisi Qarani Ko Choda?

Aag Takbeer Ki Seenon Mein Dabi Rakhte Hain

Zindagi Misl-e-Bilaal-e-Habashi Rakhte Hain

Did we forsake You, or did we forsake the Prophet of Arabian?

Did we make idol making our profession, or did we forsake idol breaking?

Did we forsake Love, or did we forsake the madness of Love?

Did we forsake the customs of Salman and Uwais Qarani?

We keep the Takbir's fire suppressed in our hearts!

We are living the life of Bilal the Abyssinian!

Ishq Ki Khair, Wo Pehli Si Ada Bhi Na Rahi

Jadha Paimaaee Tasleem-o-Raza Bhi Na Rahi

Muztarib Dil Sifat-e-Qabl Numa Bhi Na Rahi

Aur Pabandi Aain-e-Wafa Bhi Na Rahi

Kabhi Humse Kabhi Ghairon Se Shana-Saai Hai

Baat Kehneki Nahi Tu Bhi Tho Harjaai Hai

Granted that Love has lost its former elegance also

We may have lost treading the path of Love also

We may have lost the restless heart like the compass also

And we may have lost the observance of fidelity's rules also

You are changing friendship between us and others

It is not something fit to say but You are also unfaithful!

Sar-e-Faraan Pe Kiya Deen Ko Kaamil Tuney

Ek Ishaare Mein Hazaaron Ke Liye Dil Tuney

Aatish Andoz Kiya Ishq Ka Haasil Tuney

Phoonk Di Garmi Rukhsaar Se Mehfil Tuney

Aaj Kyun Seenein Hamare Sharar Aabaad Nahi?

Hum Wahi Sookhta Samaan Hain Tujhe Yaad Nahi?

You perfected the Deen on the peak of Faran

You a single sign You captivated the hearts of thousands

You made the fruit of Love fire-bringing.

You burned the congregation with Your face's fire

Why today our breasts not filled with sparks of Love?

We are the same burnt out (Lovers), don't You remember?

Vaadi-e-Najd Mein Wo Shor-e-Salasal Na Raha

Qais Deewana-e-Nazzaara-e-Mehmil Na Raha

Hausle Wo Na Rahe, Hum Na Rahe, Dil Na Raha

Ghar Ye Ujda Hai Ke, Tu Ronak-e-Mehfil Na Raha

Aye Khosh Aan Roz Ke Aayee Wo Basad Naaz Aayee

Be Hijaabaana Soye Mehfil-e-Ma-Baaz Aayee

The noise of Lovers’ chains in the Najd's Valley has disappeared

Qais has no more remained longing for the litter's sight

Those enthusiasms, we, as well as the heart has disappeared,

The house is destroyed as You have not remained the glory of  gathering

Oh those happy days when You with elegance shall come back

When will You unveiled, to our congregation come back

Baada-Kash Ghair Hain, Gulshan Mein Lab Jo Baithe

Sunte Hain Jaam Bakaf Naghma Ku-Ku Baithe

Daur Hangaama Gulzaar Se Ek-Soo Baithe

Tere Deewane Bhi Hain Muntazir Hu Baithe

Apne Parwanon Ko Phir Zauq-e-Khud Afrozi De

Barq-e-Dereena Ko Farmaan-e-Jigar Sozi De

The Others drink wine, seated in the garden, at the edge of the water-channel

Listening to the cuckoo's call with wine-cup in their hand

In the garden on a side far from the riotous crowd are sitting

Your madmen are also patiently wanting for the "Hu"

Again endow Your moths a relish for self-kindling

Give to the ancient lightning a command of liver-burning.

Qaum-e-Awaara Anaan Taab Hai Phir Soo-e-Hijaaz

Le Uda Bulbul-e-BePar Ko Mazaak-e-Parwaaz

Muztarab Baagh Ke Har Ghoonche Mein Hai Boo-e-Niyaaz

Tu Zara Ched Tho De Tashna Mazaraab Hai Saaz

Naghmein Be-Taab Hain Taaron Se Nikalne Ke Liye

Toor Maztar Hai Usi Aag Mein Jalne Ke Liye

The wandering community is riding again towards the Hijaz,

The relish for flight has carried away the wingless Nightingale.

The fragrance  of humility is restless in every flower bud

Just start the music, instrument is seeking the plectrum

Melodies are restless to emerge from the strings

[Mount] Tur is restless to burn in that same fire!

Mushkilein Ummat-e-Marhoom Ki Aasaan Karde

Mor-e-Bemaya Ko Hamdosh-e-Sulaiman Karde

Jinse Nayaab-e-Muhabbat Ko Phir Arzaan Karde

Hind Ke Der-e-Nasheenon Ko Musalmaan Karde

Juye Khoo-mi Chakad Azz Hasrat Daireena Ma

Mee Tapad Naala Be-Nashtar Kada Seena Ma

Make the difficulties of the blessed people easy,

Make the no-account ant the equal of Solomon.

Make the invaluable produce of Love accessible again

Make the temple-sitters of India [into] Muslims.

[In Persian:] "A stream of blood drips from our ancient longing

Wailing palpitates in the wounded breast of mine!"

Bu-e-Gul Legayi Beroon-e-Chaman Raaz-e-Chaman

Kya Qayaamat Hai Ke Khud Phool Hain Gammaz-e-Chaman

Ahd-e-Gul Khatam Huwa, Toot Gaya Saaz-e-Chaman

Udgaye Daaliyon Se Zamzam-e-Parwaaz-e-Chaman

Ek Bulbul Hai Ke Hai Mehwe Tarannum Abtak

Iske Seene Mein Hai Naghmon Ka Talatun Abtak

(From this verse to the end of the poem Allama Iqbal is referring to himself and his book, Bang-e-Dara)

The fragrance of rose took garden's secret outside the garden

Outrageous that flowers themselves are informers against the garden

The spring is over, broken is the orchestra of the garden

Flown away from branches are the songsters of the garden

Only a nightingale is left which is singing still

In its breast overflows the flood of songs still

Qamariyan Shaaq-e-Sanobar Se Guraizaan Bhi Huwein

Pattiyan Phool Ki Jhad Jhad Ke Pareshaan Bhi Huwein

Wo Puraani Rawishein Baagh Ki Veeran Bhi Huwein

Daliyan Paireen-e-Barg Se Uriyaan Bhi Huwein

Qaid-e-Mausam Se Tabiat Rahi Aazaad Uski

Kaash Gulshan Mein Samajhta Koi Fariyaad Uski

The turtledoves have taken flight from the branch of the pine tree,

The petals of the flowers too have withered and become scattered.

The garden's old beautiful walk-ways are also gone

The branches too became bare without the cover of leaves

But his temperament remained free of the season's restrictions

If only somebody in the garden understand his complaint!

Lutf Marne Mein Hai Baaki, Na Maza Jeene Mein

Kuch Maza Hai Tho Yahi, Khoon-e-Jigar Peene Mein

Kitne Betaab Hain Johar Mere Aaeene Mein

Kis Qadar Jalwe Tadapte Hain Mere Seene Mein

Is Gulistaan Mein Magar Dekhne Waale Hi Nahi

Daagh Jo Seene Mein Rakhte Hon Wo Laale Hi Nahi

There is no pleasure in dying and no taste in living

If there is any pleasure it in bearing this affliction

How restless are the polish-lines in my mirror!

To what an extent glories are fluttering in my breast!

But there is none in this garden to see them

There are no poppies with Love's stain on their breasts

Chaak Is Bulbul-e-Tanha Ki Nawaas-e-Dil Houn

Jaagnewaale Isi Baang-e-Dara Se Dil Houn

Yani Phir Zinda Naye Ahd-e-Wafa Se Dil Houn

Phir Isi Baada Daireena Ke Pyase Dil Houn

Ajmi Khum Hai Tho Kya Mai Tho Hijaazi Hai Meri?

Naghma Hindi Hai Tho Kya Lai Tho Hijaazi Hai Meri?

May hearts be torn by the song of this lonely nightingale

May the sleeping hearts wake up with this very Bang-e-Dara

May the hearts come to life again with a new covenant

May the hearts be thirsty again for this same old wine

My cask may be from 'Ajam, but my wine is from Hijaz

My melody may be Indian but my tune is from Hijaz

Sitaron Se Aage Jahaan Aur Bhi Hain

Sitaron Se Aage Jahaan Aur Bhi Hain
Abhi Ishq Ke Imtihan Aur Bhi Hain
 
Beyond the stars are even more worlds
There are still even more tests of passion
 
Tihi Zindagi Ke Nahin Yeh Fazaayein
Yahan Sainkadon Kaaravaan Aur Bhi Hain
 
These expanses are not devoid of life
Here there are hundreds of other caravans too
 
Qanaa'at Nah Kar Aalam-e-Rang-o-Bu Par
Chaman Aur Bhi, Aashiyaan Aur Bhi Hain!
 
Don't be contented with the world of color and scent
There are other gardens, other nests (resting places), too
 
Agar Kho Gaya Ek Nasheman Tho Kya Gham
Muqaamaat-e-Aah-o-Fughaan Aur Bhi Hain!
 
If a nest (home) was lost, what's the [cause of] grief?
There are other places for sighing and lamenting
 
Tu Shaaheen Hai, Parvaaz Hai Kaam Tera
Tere Saamne Aasmaan Aur Bhi Hain
 
You are a falcon, your task is to fly
Before you there are other skies as well to cover
 
Isi Roz-o-Shab Mein Ulajh Kar Nah Rah Jaa
Kih Tere Zamaan-o-Makaan Aur Bhi Hain
 
Don't remain entangled, in this day-and-night
For you have other times-and-places too

Gaye Din Ke Tanhaa Thaa Main Anjuman Mein
Yahaan Ab Mere Raaz-Daan Aur Bhi Hain!
 
The days are gone when I was alone in the gathering
Here, now, I have other secret-sharers too

Tarana-e-Milli

Cheen-o-Arab Hamaara, Hindusitaan Hamaaraa
Muslim Hain Ham, Watan Hai Saaraa Jahaan Hamaaraa
 
Central Asia and Arabia are ours, Hindustan is ours
Since we are Muslims, the whole world is our homeland
 
Tauheed Ki Amaanat Seenon Mein Hai Hamaare
Aasaan Naheen Mitaanaa Naam-o-Nishaan Hamaaraa
 
The trust of Oneness (Monotheism) is deep in our hearts
It is not easy to erase our identity [name and sign]
 
Duniya Ke But-kadon Mein Pehlaa Wo Ghar Khudaa Ka
Ham Uske Paasbaan Hain, Wo Paasbaan Hamaaraa
 
Among the world's worship places the first is that house of the Lord
We are its door-guards, it is our door-guard
 
Taighon Ke Saaye Mein Ham, Pal Kar Javaan Huwe Hain
Khanjar Hilaal Ka Hai Qaumi Nishaan Hamaaraa
 
We were raised, and have become youths, in the shadow of swords
The scimitar of the crescent moon is our 'group-related' sign
 
Maghrib Ki Vaadiyon Mein Goonji Azaan Hamaari
Thamtaa Nah Thaa Kisi Se Sail-e-Ravaan Hamaaraa
 
In the valleys of the west our call to prayer echoed
Our moving flood did not stop on account of anyone
 
Baa:til Se Dabne Waale Ay Aasmaan Naheen Ham
Sau Baar Kar Chukaa Hai Tu Imtihaan Hamaaraa
 
We are not, oh sky, ones to be oppressed by falsehood
A hundred times you've already tested us

Ay Gulsitaan-e-Andlus! Woh Din Hain Yaad Tujh Ko
Tha Teri Daaliyon Mein Jab Aashiyaan Hamaaraa
 
Oh garden of Andalusia! you remember those days
When our nest was in your branches
 
Ay Mauj-e-Dajlah! Tu Bhi Pahchaanti Hai Hamko
Ab Tak Hai Tera Darya Afsaanah-Khwaan Hamaaraa
 
Wh wave of the Tigris! you too recognize us
Till now your river is our story-teller
 
Ay Arz-e-Paak! Teri Harmat Pah Kat Mare Hain
Hai Khoon Tiri Ragon Mein Ab Tak Ravaan Hamaaraa
 
Oh pure land! for your sacredness we have been cut down and have died
Till now our blood moves in your veins
 
Saalaar-e-Kaaravaan Hai Miir-e-Hijaaz Apnaa
Us Naam Se Hai Baaqii Aaraam-e-Jaan Hamaaraa
 
Our leader of the caravan is the Chief of the Hijaz
Through that name the peace of our spirit lives on
 
Iqbaal Kaa Taraanah Baang-e-Daraa Hai Goyaa
Hotaa Hai Jaadah-Pemaa Phir Kaaravaan Hamaaraa
 
Iqbal's song is, {'so to speak' / 'speaking'} , the call of a bell
Again our caravan is on the road

Tarana-e-Hindi (Saare Jahaan Se Achcha)

Saare Jahaan Se Achchaa Hindusitaan Hamaaraa
Ham Bulbulein Hain Uski Wo Gulsitaan Hamaaraa
 
Better than the whole world, is our Hindustan (India)
We are its nightingales, it is our garden

Gurbat Mein Hon Agar Ham, Rehtaa Hai Dil Vatan Mein
Samjho Waheen Hamein Bhi Dil Ho Jahaan Hamaaraa
 
If we would be in 'an alien place', the heart remains in the homeland
Consider us too to be right there, where our heart would be
 
Parbat Woh Sab Se Unchaa, Hamsaayah Aasmaan Kaa
Woh Santari Hamaaraa, Woh Paasbaan Hamaaraa
 
That tallest mountain, stands as guard in the sky
That is our sentry, that is our door-guard
 
Godi Mein Khelti Hain Uski Hazaaron Nadiyaan
Gulshan Hai Jinke Dam Se Rashk-e-Janaan Hamaaraa
 
In her (India's) lap play all her thousands of rivers
Thanks to which our garden is the envy of Paradise
 
Aye Aab-Ruud-e-Gangaa! Woh Din Hain Yaad Tujhko?
Utraa Tire Kinaare Jab Kaaravaan Hamaaraa
 
Oh river [water-flowing] Ganges! do you remember those days?
When our caravan descended on your bank
 
Mazhab Nahin Sikhaataa Aapas Mein Bair Rakhnaa
Hindi Hain Ham, Watan Hai Hindusitaan Hamaaraa
 
Religion does not teach [us] to keep enmity with each other
We are Indian, our homeland is Hindustan
 
Yunaan-o-Misr-o-Rooma Sab Mit Gaye Jahaan Se
Ab Tak Magar Hai Baaqi Naam-o-Nishaan Hamaaraa
 
Greece and Egypt and Byzantium all got erased from the world
But until now our identity lives on
 
Kuchh Baat Hai Kih Hasti Mit'ti Nahin Hamaarii
Sadiyon Rahaa Hai Dushman Daur-e-Zamaan Hamaaraa
 
There's something, that our existence does not become erased
For centuries the cycle of time has remained our enemy
 
"Iqbaal" Koi Mahram Apnaa Nahin Jahaan Mein
Maluum Kyaa Kisi Ko Dard-e-nihaan Hamaaraa!

Iqbal, there is no intimate friend of ours in the world
What can anyone know of our hidden pain?

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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Allama Iqbal Further Links

http://members.tripod.com/islamica/index.html
Online Books of Allama Muhammad Iqbal
Tarana-e-Hind (shayari.com)
Tarana-e-Hind (wikipedia)
Shikwa
Shikwa - Translation
Shikwa - Translation (The Complaint)
Jawab-e-Shikwa
About Allama Iqbal
Selective Verses
Works of Iqbal in simlepk site
Works of Iqbal in UrduPoetry
Some of his best Urdu poems in Columbia university site
Hikayat-e-Iqbal (Urdu book on Iqbal's shayaris)
Sir Muhammad Iqbal in Sufi Music Site
Allama Iqbal, Selected Poetry (In English)

The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam
The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam
The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam


Books in their text format and their translations in English...

• Zarb-e-Kaleem, text
• Zarb-e-Kaleem - (The Rod of the Moses)
• Asrar-e-Khudi, text
• Asrar-e-Khudi - (The Secrets of the Self)
• Ramuz-e-Bekhudi, text
• Rumuz-e-Bekhudi - (Mysteries of Selflessness)
• Piyam-e-Mashriq, text
• Piyam-e-Mashriq - (Message from the East)
• Baang-e-Dara, text
• Baang-e-Dara - (Call Of The Marching Bell)
• Javid Namah
• Javid Namah : English Translation
• Baal-e-Jibreel
• Baal-e-Jibreel - (Gabriel's Wing)
• Pas Chey Bayad Kard
• Pas Chey Bayad Kard - (What Should Then Be Done)
• Armaghan-e-Hijaz
• Armaghan-e-Hijaz (Gift from Hijaz)
• Zabur-e 'Ajam - (Persian Psalms)

I will be updating this page with more links in future... Insha Allah

Introduction To Allama Iqbal

It is hard to introduce someone as great as Allama Iqbal by a layman like me. Even Allama Iqbal didn't know what he was then how come others know what he is. It is well explained in this couplets

Iqbal Bhi Iqbal Se Agaah Nahi Hai
Kuch Ismein Tamashkur Nahi Wallah Nahi Hai

Iqbal himself is not aware of what he is. It is not a joke, by Allah it is not.

But anyhow I will try my best to make you understand what Iqbal was.

Iqbal (1877-1938 ) was a great poet in himself as well as a great philosopher. One can say that he expressed his philosophy with his talent of poetry. His knowledge of Islam was not good in his early writings of poetry as one can make out from his initial poetry. Gradually he changed his style of poetry and matured as a great scholar in Islam. The title “Allama” itself is a proof for his knowledge in Islam. Apart from being a philosopher he worked as a teacher and also served as a politician. He was also a linguist as he coined many Urdu words. He was a far-sighted man. He had a wast vision as that of Shaheen-his poetic bird.

He has written poetry in both Urdu and Persian language. He has delivered a series of famous lectures which were published as The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam which is in English. His poetry in Urdu and Persian is considered to be among the greatest of the modern era.

He has got may titles like ‘Sir’, ‘Dr’ and ‘Allama’. He is also called as Shair-e-Mashriq (”The Poet of the East”), and Hakeem-ul-Ummat (”The Sage of Ummah”). He is officially recognised as the “National poet” in Pakistan and also known as Muffakir-e-Pakistan (”The Thinker of Pakistan”). In Afghanistan and Iran, he is known as Iqbal-e Lahori.

It is said that Iqbal was greatly influenced by the philosophies of Nietzsche and Bergson, while he regarded the western civilization as decadent and was extremely critical about it. While in referring to Nietzsche one of his couplets he says:

Agar Hota Wo Bajzoob-e-Farangi Iss Zamane Mein
Tho Iqbal Usko Samjhata, Ke Maqaam-e-Kibriya Kya Hai.

Had Nietzsche (Farangi) been present in this era
Iqbal would have thought him what is the position of glory of God.

Allama Iqbal turned to Islam for inspiration and rejected nationalism as a disease of the West. He argued that Muslims must find their destiny through the fundamental teachings of Islam i.e Qur’an and the sayings of prophet.

Quran Mein Ho Ghota Zann, Aey Mard-e-Musalman
Allah Karey Tujh Ko Ata Jiddat-e-Kirdaar
Jo Harf-e-Qul il Afw Mein Posheeda Hai Abtak
Iss Daur Mein Shayad Wo Haqeeqat Ho Namudaar

Ghota zann = Referring to read, consult and understand;
Jiddat-e-Kirdaar = Strong faith/strong character;
Harf-e-Qul il afw = Words of Quran;
Posheeda = Hidden; Namudar = To expose.

Poetry Written by Allama Iqbal:

• Asrar-e-Khudi (”The Secrets of the Self”) ·
• Rumuz-e-Bekhudi (”The Secrets of Selflessness”) ·
• Payam-e-Mashriq (”Message from the East”) ·
• Bang-e-Dara (”The Call Of The Marching Bell”) ·
• Zabur-e-Ajam (”Persian Psalms”) ·
• Javid Nama ·
• Bal-e-Jibril (”Gabriel’s Wing”) ·
• Zarb-e-Kalim (”The Rod of the Moses”) ·
• Pas Chih Bayad Kard (”What should then be done O people of the East”) ·
• Armaghan-e-Hijaz (”Gift from Hijaz”) ·

All his Urdu books are composed into Kulliyat-e-Iqbal Urdu. And all his Persian books are composed into Kulliyat-e-Iqbal Persian.

Prose written by Allama Iqbal:

• The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam ·
• The Development of Metaphysics in Persia ·
• Ilm Al-Iqtisad ·

That's it for now. I will be keep writing now and then on Allama Iqbal. Stay Tuned.