(Yani Watan Bahesiat Aik Siasi Tasawwur Ke)
PATRIOTISM
(As a Political Concept)
Saqi Ne Bina Ki Rawish-e-Lutf-o-Sitam Aur
In this age the wine, the cup, even Jam is different
The cup‐bearer started different ways of grace and tyranny
Tehzeeb Ke Azar Ne Tarshawaye Sanam Aur
The Muslim also constructed a different harem of his own
The Azar of civilization made different idols of his own
Jo Pairhan Iss Ka Hai, Woh Mazhab Ka Kafan Hai
Country, is the biggest among these new gods!
What is its shirt is the shroud of Deen (Religion)
Gharatgar-e-Kashana-e-Deen-e-Nabwi Hai
This idol which is the product of the new civilization
Is the plunderer of the structure of the Holy Prophet’s Deen (Religion)
Islam Tera Dais Hai, Tu Mustafavi Hai
Your arm is enforced with the strength of the Divine Unity
You are the followers of Mustafa, your country is Islam
Ae Mustafavi Khak Mein Iss Butt Ko Mila De!
You should show the old panorama to the world
O Mustafaa’s follower! You should destroy this idol
Reh Behar Mein Azad-e-Watan Soorat-e-Mahi
The limitation to country results in destruction
Live like the fish in the ocean free from country
De Tu Bhi Nabuwwat Ki Sadaqat Pe Gawahi
Renouncing the country is the way of the God’s Beloved (PBUH)
You should also testify to the Prophethood’s Truth by similar action
Irshad-e-Nabuwwat Mein Watan Aur Hi Kuch Hai
In political parlance country is something different
In Prophet’s command country is something different
Taskheer Hai Maqsood-e-Tajarat To Issi Se
The antagonism among world’s nations is created by this alone
Subjugation as the goal of commerce is created by this alone
Kamzor Ka Ghar Hota Hai Gharat To Issi Se
Politics have become bereft of sincerity is by this alone
The destruction of the home of the weak is by this alone
Qoumiat-e-Islam Ki Jar Katti Hai Iss Se
God’s creation is unjustly divided among nations by it
The Islamic concept of nationality is uprooted by it
One of the most amazing poems from one of the greatest poets in the world.
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much for making it possible for us to find it on the internet.
Indeed one of the greatest poems. He said things more than hundred years ago which are still valid as human nature is never changed. Its only faces that keep changing. He has many such master pieces. Allah Iqbal ko jaza-e-khaer dae. Ameen. Great share. Thanks a million.
ReplyDeleteWith ALLAH's will and help, Muhammad Iqbal (Hakeem ul Ummat) used poetry as a medium to present the pure, genuine and original Islam.
ReplyDeleteHis work on the theme of Renaissance of Islam originates from Qur'aan and Sunnat.
I am amazed how he got such a true love for RasoolULLAH (sallallahu alaeyhi wasallam) and deep understanding of Islam Quraan and Sunnah. ALLAH blessed him with 'Hikmat' (wisdom) and 'Baseerat' (intuitively knowing and reaching the crux of a matter).
May ALLAH reward and forgive Muhammad Iqbal and all Muslims. Aameen
ReplyDeletejazak Allah for bringing this great work to us
ReplyDeletehow true it is like in third world countries billions of population is confined to their territories in misery with freedom granted to the elite class which act as a Jailor to keep them confined and the fruit of their efforts and their hardwork is shared amongst the Jailor Class and the class above that; if you look around that's what you'll find everywhere even in G8 countries. But its most effected victims are us who are spending their lives in the 3rd world.
ReplyDeleteSubhan-Allah
ReplyDeleteUnparallel approach..
May Allah rest his soul in peace, he had a great vision and told muslims to be cautious.
ReplyDeleteKi Muhammad say wafa tunay tu hum teray hain
yeah jahaan cheez hai kia, loh-e-kalm tery hain
Thanks for making it on NET, Jazak Allah
greatest poem ever written .............
ReplyDeleteA beautiful poem. But your translation needs work.
ReplyDeleteIn Taza Khudao Main Bara Sab Say Watan Hay.
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