By Shaykh Aḥmad al-Wā’ili Below is a famous Arabic poem in eulogy of our dearest al-Imām al-Ḥasan ibn ‘Alī (may peace be upon him) composed by the honorable scholar and cornerstone of the Ḥusaynī pulpit, the late Shaykh Aḥmad al-Wā’ili (may God have mercy on his soul). May Allah give all of us the tawfīqContinue reading “Between Nubūwwah and Imāmah, there’s a juncture”
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They echo in sighs and exasperations
By Di’bil Al Khuza’i They echo in sighs and exasperations Mourners in tongues, odd articulations[1] Of spirits’ secrets, their breaths are informing Of a past love captives and another approaching[2] Like birds they do flutter in their plight Until the dawn quashes armies of night[3] Upon plains bereft those gazelles of grace Be the praiseContinue reading “They echo in sighs and exasperations”
Al-Muhammadiyyah
Below is a famous poem entitled Al-Muhammadiyyah written by al-Busayri, a famous Egyptian Sufi poet who is also the author of the famous Burda in praise of the Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy household). This piece is translated into English rhyming verse and on the exact same meter as the original. ToContinue reading “Al-Muhammadiyyah”