Lift the veil from Thy Face and be manifest in the assembly; make the eyes of the sun, moon and stars Thy spectators.

Thou art the lightning; how long this secret winking? Make acquaintance with my heart without a veil.

The warm breath’s effect is the miracle of life; if it is on Thy breast perform life-giving miracles.

How long should begging be on the Toor like Kalim! Make the flame of Sinai manifest with Thy Existence.

Let the Haram be built with every speck of Thy dust. Make the heart alien to the ways of the Church.

It is not good to exceed limits in this garden; if Thou showeth elegance make its show with grace.

First become self-respecting like Alexander; then make the show of desire of Dara’s grandeur.

You will reach the destination of Lailah one day, O Iqbal! For some more days continue wandering in the wilderness.