Star of poetry is one of Charbel Baini's books translated from Arabic into English. Introduction by Dr. Mostapha Helwe
Showing posts with label Ramadan.. My month. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ramadan.. My month. Show all posts

Ramadan... My month

 

In my Ramadan, I see humanity

Seeking refuge in God from Satan

If they fast for a month, fasting is an obligation

Or if they perform Hajj, a house radiates forgiveness

Hunger doesn't bother them when it invades

They feed on prayers and faith

They give the poor the alms of a pure life

So that the fragrance of benevolence may spread throughout the world

O Creator of the universe, this is my nation

Walking against creation and the universe

This is Arabism, exhausted by its wars

It has not interpreted religions well

So, the sectarian wolf's tongue

Howls, and evil becomes like a flood

If you are for piety, then with piety I may overcome Satan, O my Judge

What is the difference between me and people who believe

Their Gospel is to God like the Quran

What is the difference between me and a sincere neighbor

He honored humanity through humanity

What is the difference between me and all creation

If I do not speak their language with mine

If my lineage is that of Adam, woe to them

How can there be strife when we are like brothers?

My month is the month of love and piety

In its light, no two disagree

A month as if God were embodied in it

This is the testimony of a Christian believer

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