Tulu-e-Islam (Dr.Allama Muhammad Iqbal)

Tulu-e-Islam (Stanza 8)(Bang-e-Dra-163)

THE RISE OF ISLAM

Poet: Dr.Allama Muhammad Iqbal

By : Common Bross Fsd

Abhi Tak Admi Sayd-E-Zaboon-E-Sheher Yari Hai

 Qayamat Hai Ke Insan Nu-E-Insan Ka Shikari Hai

 Even now, mankind if the miserable prey to imperialism;

 How distressing that man is hunted by man!

Nazar Ko Kheerah Karti Hai Chamak Tehzeeb-E-Hazir Ki

 Ye Sanaee Magar Jhoote Nagon Ki Rezakari Hai

 The glitter of modern civilization dazzles the sight;

 But this clever craftsmanship is a mosaic of false jewels.

Woh Hikmat Naz Tha Jis Par Khiradmandan-E-Maghrib Ko

 Hawas Ke Panja’ay Khoonin Mein Taegh-E-Karzari Hai

 That science, in which the scholars of the West took pride,

 Is the sword of warfare held in the bloody grip of greed.

Tadabur Ki Fasoon Kari Se Mohkam Ho Nahin Sakta

 Jahan Mein Jis Tamaddan Ki Bina Sarmayadari Hai

 That civilization of the world, which is founded on capitalism,

 Can never be become strong by spellbinding schemes.

Amal Se Zindagi Banti Hai Jannat Bhi, Jahanum Bhi

 Ye Khaki Apni Fitrat Mein Na Noori Hai Na Naari Hai

 By action life may become both paradise and hell;

 This creature of dust in its nature is neither of light nor of fire.

Kharosh Amoz-E-Bulbul Ho, Girah Ghunche Ki Wa Kar De 

 Ke Tu Iss Gulistan Ke Waste Baad-E-Bahari Hai

 Teach the nightingale to send forth its clamour;

 Open the knot of the bud, for you are the spring breeze for this garden.

Phir Uthi Asia Ke Dil Se Chankari Mohabbat Ki

 Zameen Joulan Geh-E-Atlas Qabayan-E-Tatari Hai

 Once more the spark of love has arisen from the heart of Asia;

 The earth is the coursing‐ground for the stain-cloaked Tartars.

Baya Paida Khareedarst Jaan-E-Natoowane Ra

 “Pas Az Muddat Gudaz Aftaad Barma Karwame Ra”

 Arise! A buyer has come to our hapless life;

 After an age, the time has come for our caravan’s departure.