Bullying, hypocrisy or fanaticism: that’s not what religion is all about
According to all scriptures, fanatics are disciples of the devil: no doubt.
The one and only Creator of all: He is the loving Master ever;
That there is more than one Creator, no true religion can claim so; never.
Even then, partnership to God is attributed by Satan the smitten
Yet his judge is only God, no one else: in the Qur’an it is written.
Man can’t be Satan’s judge or try him; indeed, either to the Hell
or to Heaven, what human power can push him or propel?
‘Guide only those who are lost’ – this is a divine command,
Any wrongdoing even against the unbelievers: in the Qur’an it is patently banned.
Why do people sin, or why some go astray as human being?
Why some people come to this world handicapped, or without the power of seeing?
Why are some ever-destitutes, and some are ever-so-rich?
Why some always live in peace, while others are destined to trouble’s ditch?
Which preacher or Mullah knows its mystery, please tell me
They have carried the load of scriptures – Qur’an, Vedas – like no more than a donkey.
Even to that wretched who did not call Him, as to the provision for his hunger,
Why God did not Himself deprive him, who can communicate to a scripture-monger?
His creation – like the open-wide sky – embraces all, none barred;
His air and wind flows everywhere: mosque, temple, or earth’s every corner or yard.
On the basis of faith, the light of His sun and moon does not ever discriminate,
it comes to every home or nation; where does it cause any division or foster hate?
His rain comes in shower flowing in the field and yard of all the faithful,
His fire, water, air serve everyone – to the ingrate and the grateful.
His water brings the blessings of flower and fruit to the garden of every nation,
Who, yet, preaches hatred and division in His love’s congregation?
No saint, dervish, yogi, a prophet or a messenger truly divine,
Ever reviled others’ faith or religion – who isn’t aware of this wisdom so fine?
Under the guise of religion, the bullies and the pretenders have a pact;
they stir up the ignorant mass as part of their vile selfish act.
They foster hatred and prejudice among different faith or nation;
these devils cherish power, while feeding themselves is their only preoccupation.
Under the guise of religious movements, these ugly faces
claim that, if in power, they will help their fellows, or that’s how they make their cases.
Fame and medals of aristocrats these Zaminders, loan sharks, and filthy rich get
In reality, they care about none; on their own welfare their eyes are set.
All the wealth they amass, have they ever given anyone anything?
Has ever a homeless found shelter in their fancy, luxurious building?
In the name of nationality or religion, poison is what they spread;
These are poisonous snakes; Finish them – don’t you dread!
One is not a believer who doesn’t have tolerance or patience – a virtue so auspicious
They are gangs of demons, worse than titans or monsters – utterly vicious.
Those who are oppressors, they have no specific religion or affiliation,
They block people from the divine ray; these friends of darkness believe in no reconciliation.
They bring agitation and hatred among people, and help break any relation,
They are monsters who snatch away others’ food and water in disgraceful jubilation.
We must know that these people in their death’s pang,
suffer in this life, as shame over their head does hang.
The ultimate Judge who has no partner, He
punishes whom in just a while, you will, yes you will, see.
We are poor, destitute, oppressed and weak!
To lead us astray those who incessantly tweak;
They breed discord, disturbance, and pursue their selfish fortune,
In the Qur’an God addresses these wretcheds: ‘Turn into apes’ to play their tune.
Translation: Mohammad Omar Farooq ]
