What is the worth of love in a life so short? What is the worth of mortal love for the Eternal?

Love that dies with death’s first breath such love has no fire, no pain, no longing.

I am only a spark, glowing for a moment. How can such a fleeting spark challenge an eternal flame?

First grant me eternal life, O Lord then watch the boundless passion of this restless heart.

Give me a thorn whose sting never fades, a pain whose ache is everlasting, my Lord. Meaning: Don’t give me comfort that makes me forget You. Give me a restlessness that never dies, a longing that keeps me awake, a wound that keeps me moving towards You forever.

Make hearts the center of love and loyalty; make them familiar with Your sacred presence.

To the one You’ve given mere bread of barley, also grant the arm and courage of Haider (Ali).