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In Praise of the Imams (A.S.)

In Praise of the Imams (A.S.)

My heart is fine and bright with the love of Haydar
Next to Haydar, al-Hasan is our Guide and Leader.
The dust beneath the Shoes of al-Husayn
is the eyeliner (surmah) for my eyes.

al-Abideen, the ornament of all devotees
is like a crown on my head.
al-Baqir is the light of both my eyes.

The religion of Ja'far is true and the path of Musa is right.
O, loyal, ones: listen to me praising the King of Kings (al-Ridha)
who is buried in Khurasan.

A particle from the dust of his tomb is the cure of all pains
Leader of men of faith is al-Taqi, O dear Muslims
If you love al-Naqi in preference to all other people,
you have done the thing which is proper and right.

al-Askari is the light of the eyes of both Adam and the world.
Where can be found, in the world,
such a chief in command like al-Mahdi?

Essence of the Holy Quran
The Eternal Light
Ayatullah Agha Haji Mirza Mahdi Pooya
Page (s) : 476 - 477
Printed by Imam a Zamana Foundation of North America

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