Rise of Islam Part- 5

(Iqbal’s Tulu-e-Islam penned in 1922)

Nothing works in slavery, neither weapons nor planning,
If the taste of Eeman is developed, then the shackles shatter, *

Can anybody guess the might of his arms?
The company of a Momin is good enough to change the fate,

Love of God, sovereignty and world conquering knowledge,
What are these? Only manifestations of an aspect of Eeman,

But Abrahamical approach is difficult to generate,
Lasciviousness secretly creates images in the heart,

Distinction of the slave and the master is degrading the human dignity,
Avoid being high-handed as nature’s retaliation will be harsh,

Ultimate truth is same for everything whether earthly or heavenly,
If a particle is cut and analised, it will reveal the secrets of the sun,

Consolidated Eeman, constant work, world conquering love,
In the Jehad of life, these are the weapons of the nation,

What a man needs? The exalted disposition, the unadulterated life style,
The eager heart, the chaste eye and the restless soul.

(Eeman means belief in the unicity of God)
(This couplet refers to the Mekkan life before hijrah)
(Jehad means struggle)