Gazal: Ajab Waa'iz Ki Deendari Hai Ya Rab!

Ajab Waa'iz Ki Deendari Hai Ya Rab!
Adaawat Hai Ise Saare Jahaan Se.

Strange is the piety of the preacher, O Lord!
He has animosity (hatred) towards the whole world

Koi Ab Tak Na Ye Samjha Ke Insaan;
Kahaan Jaata Hai, Aata Kahaan Se?

Nobody has so far understood that Man!
Where he is going, and where is coming from?

Waheen Se Raat Ko Zulmat Mili Hai!
Chamak Taare Ne Payee Jahaan Se!

From the same source has the night obtained darkness!
The source from where the star has obtained brightness.

Hum Apni Dardmandi Ka Fasaana!
Suna Karte Hain, Apne Raazdaan Se.

The tale of our compassion is;
Always related by our sympathizer.

Badi Baarik Hain, Wa'iz Ki Chaalein;
Larazta Hai Awaaz-e-Azaan Se.

Very subtle are the ways of the preacher;
He trembles on hearing the voice of adhan!

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