The Essence of Islam – Volume I — Page 345
The Holy Prophetsa My heart is ever eager to die for Muhammad. By the tresses of the Prophet of God! I would die for the illumined countenance of Muhammad. Cut me to pieces or burn me to death, I will not turn away from the court of Muhammad. For the sake of faith, I fear no one in the world: For I am coloured after the faith of Muhammad. How easy it becomes to renounce the world, When remembering the beauty and grace of Muhammad! Every particle of my being has been sacrificed in his path; I have witnessed the latent beauty of Muhammad. I know not the name of any other teacher; I have studied at the school of Muhammad. I have nothing to do with any other beloved; I am a prey to the loving ways of Muhammad. I only crave a single glance; I need nothing but the garden of Muhammad. Search not for my anguished heart in my bosom; I have surrendered it to the lap of Muhammad. I am the merriest among the birds of Paradise; That have built their nests in the garden of Muhammad. You have illumined my heart and soul with love; My life is an offering to you, O Muhammad! Were I to sacrifice my life for him a hundred times; Alas! it would not be worthy of the high station of Muhammad. So awe-inspiring is the station granted to this champion; 345