PAINTINGS I see the case of Painting (of slaves) quite similar; it is neither the work of Abraham (idol-smashing) nor of Adhar (idol-carving). (It neither breaks old traditions, nor introduces new one)

(Somewhere) a priest is shown trapped in the lust of baser passion; (at places) a beloved is shown (imprisoned) in a cage with a bird.

(Somewhere) a king is respectfully (sitting) in front of a beggar in rags; (at places) a highlander is shown carrying firewood on shoulders.

(Somewhere) beautiful young lady is going to a temple; (at places) a hermit is sitting alone in the solitude (desolation) of his cell.

(Somewhere) an old man suffering from burden of old age carrying an extinguished candle (of life) in his hand.

A musician absorbed in listening alien song; like nightingale wailing (for mercy) like a musical instrument with broken strings.

A youth hurt by arrows (hurled from the bow of beautiful) eyes of the beloved; (like a) child (riding) on the neck of a grandfather.

Their brushes paint nothing but death scenes; every painting tells a story of death.

Modern knowledge prostrates in front of the fleeting (passing); it increases apprehensions (doubts) and diminishes trust (in God) (pointing towards the episode of Prophet Ibrahim, AS)

Quest for (truth) does not sprout in individuals without faih; those without faith cannot be creative.

Heart of those without faith trembles perpetually; it is difficult for him to come out with new (novel) ideas.

He is far away from self-awareness and remains sick at heart; he is conscious of masses’ likes and dislikes (he is a follower, not a leader).

He begs beauty from the external nature (instead of creating it himself); he is a robber who robs the poor.

Seeking beauty from outside oneself is a mistake; what ought to be is not outside (oneself).

When a painter surrenders oneself to Nature; then he only copies (duplicates), he cannot create new things.

He could not manifest his own self (in his works); he did not strike the glass of heart with a stone (he cannot move or touch the hearts of those who see his pictures).

Nature wrapped in multicoloured robe remains limping (incomplete) in his works.

His moth lacks (inner) warmth; his today (present) has no reflection (glimpse) of tomorrow (future).

His sight (vision) cannot penetrate skies; because heart in his chest is not daring.

He is earth-rooted, shy and without experience of ecstasy (suffers from inferiority complex and perversion); because he is deprived of company of Rooh-ul-Ameen (contact with the world of spirit).

His thinking is hollow (lacks depth) and has no desire for struggle; his voice cannot bring about any resurrection.

If a human being deems himself earthly; the Divine light (spirit) in him dies.

When (such a) Moses comes out; his bright hand turns dark and his staff (stick) turns into a (thin) rope.

Life without the capacity for new creations, but everyone does not know this secret.

Artist that adds to (the beauty of) Nature; he reveals his inner secrets of his vision before us.

Although his boundless ocean does not need anything; yet our rivulets contribute to it.

(Such artist) removes wrinkles (transforms) the old values; his works are (ideals for) true standard of beauty.

His houri is more charming than the houri of paradise; one who does not recognize his Lat and Manat (idols which were kept in Haram have been used as reference) is a non-believer.

He creates new universe; he gives new life to the heart.

He is (like) an ocean that is in encounter with his own waves; then waves throw pearls (on shores) in front of us.

It is because of the bountifulness of its nature that it fills every emptiness (nourishes the impoverished).

His pious nature is measure for right and wrong; his works elaborate difference between beautiful and ugly.

He is like Abraham as well as Adhar; he is idol-breaker and idol-maker at the same time (he breaks old trends and sets new ones).

He uproots every old foundation; resets his surroundings (and gives them new colours).

In slavery the body is without soul; what good can be expected from soulless body?

His heart is rendered with no creative desire; (such a person) becomes unaware of his self (existence).

If you enslave Gabriel; even he would fall on earth from heights of heavens.

Slave is a follower and he is idol-carver; in his religion creativity is considered infidelity.

Novelties add to his suspicions and apprehensions; he remains happy with old and obsolete.

He remains focused on the past and blind (oblivious) about future; he seeks livelihood from the dust of grave like a majawar (he follows old traditions).

If this is art, then it is death of hope (aspirations); essence of such art is dark (disgusting) but its appearance is beautiful.

Wise bird never gets trapped even if the net is made of silk (deceptively attractive); (wise people are not impressed by such art).