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The Muslims and Modern Education(Includes a Verse of Malik Qumi) |
The preceptor’s teaching was, “O foolish Muslim!
“Necessary preparations are incumbent on the traveler |
The world’s ways have changed, such changes have come that
Those who were invaluable once are not even saleable now |
That bright flame of yours from which darkness escaped
Now is reduced to a spark, less bright than stars |
Cease to be the Invisible’s Lover, be the visible’s lover
Now influence of the visible God is triumphant over nations |
In this garden success for your efforts is not possible
Your snare is worn out and the fast-flying bird is clever |
In this age education is the cure for nations’ maladies
Education is like a lancet for the diseased blood” |
By the leader’s suggestions love of education developed in me
Obeying the command of Khidar is incumbent on the wanderer of the wilderness |
But the discerning eye should see my misfortune
“Went to pull thorn from foot, the litter disappeared from the sight |
| I was negligent for a moment it moved by a hundered years” |
Translated by: M.A.K. Khalil |
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