Praise of Pen

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O Pen! You are the eternal movement You are the power of everlasting God.

The universe is inscribed with you How pleasing that God addressed you!

Our pen is your shadow It has received capital from you.

That Pen is the sovereign in that world And is the Guide to and Proof of God.

This pen is the king of this world Ever since knowledge and action have been discussed.

That Pen is above the Supreme Throne This pen is on the expanse of the surface of the earth.

There is a world of knowledge in the Pen There is the secret of the universe in the Pen.

To work it moves with head pointed down By which the world receives sustenance.

It transforms darkness into light It enriches man with the wealth of knowledge.

Its drop is like a deep ocean In which is immersed the treasure of pearls. It is an Arabian horse or a swift storm

Rather, it is a soaring airship.

It is the fountain of knowledge and spring of wisdom It is the source of pride and capital of honour.

Its writings are earthly paradise Its beverages are enrapturing.

When it speaks, it does so silently The whole world salutes it reverently.

It is neither a sharp sword, nor a lion Yet, it surpasses both in power and vigour.

These books are its radiant products Their splendour is envied by garden and spring.

Is it pen or Moses' staff? This great dragon swallows up all evil.

The people of the Pen, are all blessed They are favoured by Allah, the Exalted.

Service of nation is the pleasure of God Continue to strive for the sake of God.

The Pen is a trust of God with you, Repay it, otherwise it will be a betrayal.

O Nasir! the Pen is extremely exquisite It has been sent down by God.

N. N. (Hubb-i cAli) Hunzai, Dhu'l-Faqarabad, Gilgit, 28 Dhu'l-Hijjah 1414/9th June, 1994.