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Monthly Archives: October 2011

The Weeping Man I Met Around The Kaaba

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Novid Shaid
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(Based on a man I met at the Hajj, 2005/1425)

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By Novid Shaid, 2011

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There was this personage

whom I met at the pilgrimage

whose holy tears I will never forget.

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Posted in Poems | Tagged holy tears, pilgrimage | 1 Reply

Murshid

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Novid Shaid
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By Novid Shaid, 2011

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Manifesting lights of infinity

Undertaking quests of profundity

Resonating with Divine symphony

Synthesising law and subtle mystery

Honouring the rich and poor equally

Instilling disciples with deep certainty

Disguising majesty with humility.

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Notes:

Murshid: an Arabic word for spiritual guide

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