O my Mawla, you know that
in this contemptible world,
life elapses in negligence as
the months and years pass away.
O my Mawla, we have not sown
a single grain in this world
for the sake of the next world,
even as time keep slipping by.
Then an oracle invisible said
to the ear of my soul:
"Do not fear, for you have
received an unexpected felicity."
Even though I am devoid
of obedience, I am happy that
whoever becomes a darwish of your
court becomes a man exalted.
O my Mawla, even if I am
guilty of gross audacity,
I will not worry because your
grace accompanies me always.
ABD ALLAH ANSARI
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