How foolish was Majnun to fall for Laila?
When her refusal would bring his soul to turmoil?
Everywhere he looked he saw her face, her words.
His skin would tremble out of loneliness and yearn.
“How can one not fall for her?”
He explained to his companions.
“When her tongue is filled with dhikr?
When her words are praise to Him…
When her prostrations are endless,
Her prayers sincere…
Her potential to teach,
Reaching as high as the mountains?
When her voice melodiously recites…
Her brain retaining knowledge bright
Her family, companions sitting by her side…
Constantly absorb her [spiritual] musk and light.
She is like a vehicle to God, you see.
And from His Mercy I constantly plea.
To bestow me her love, I cry lovingly!
How foolish the men, unable to see!”
