Beneath the heavens and the silent earth,
All things proclaim the Majesty of Truth.
When broken vows give way to secret schemes,
No mortal wall can shield a faithless root.
The mighty gates that stood in stubborn pride
Dissolve like dust before a Higher Will,
And wealth once hoarded in a closed hand
Flows out to warm the traveler in the chill.
The exile walks away with empty palms,
Seeking a home beyond the shifting sand,
While open hearts, despite their own deep need,
Extend a selfless and welcoming hand.
Beware the whispered promises of deceit,
The hollow alliances built on fear,
For truth stands firm when shadows fall away,
And every hidden motive is made clear.
Consider then the mountain towering high,
Unmoved by storm, by tempest, or by rain—
Yet if the Sacred Word touched its peak,
It would bow low and shatter from the strain.
So let the hardened heart awaken now,
And reflect upon the Names that light the way:
The Maker, the Evolver, and the Wise,
Whose boundless mercy turns the night to day.
Summary
This poem captures the core themes of Surah Al-Hashr (Chapter 59 of the Quran), transforming its historical context and spiritual lessons into verse. It reflects on the fall of pride and broken covenants, the virtue of selfless generosity over hoarding wealth, the exposure of hollow promises, and the profound humility the Quran should inspire in the human heart—comparing it to a mighty mountain shattering in awe of the Divine.
Famous Quote
“If We had sent down this Qur’an upon a mountain, you would have seen it humbled and coming apart from fear of Allah.”
— The Quran (Surah Al-Hashr, 59:21)
