The Compassionate Descent
The glory of Mi’raj lies not only in the ascension but in the descent of our Beloved back to our humble world as well— sings Mujeeb Jaihoon
The ‘Old Lady’ Merchant
The stones under her feet are worth more than the pearls on paradise’ shore, writes Jaihoon in a tribute to Lady Khadijah, the wife of Prophet
Tangled in the Love-Web
Heartbroken by an unanswered prayer, the poet grapples with the natural feeling of human envy when another receives divine favor.
The ‘Kun’ of the Cosmos
The rays of the Beloved Prophet inaugurated the dawn of Allah’s Creation.
That Night Ended Medinized
Lovers’ souls merge in one another while narrating their celestial yearning for Medina, writes Mujeeb Jaihoon.
Pretext for Paradise
Our yearning for God’s Beloved increases our consideration to enter His Paradise, writes Mujeeb Jaihoon.
Recognize. Accept. Love.
A mystic yearning for unity and relief from the anguish of separation, seeking eternal love and recognition from the Beloved.
Paradise Pales Before Love
This poem declares love fuels all existence; even paradise pales in comparison to the radiant presence of the beloved.
Paradise is where Beloved is
An enquiry into Rawdha’s divine essence, questioning if this part is part of Paradise, as hearts whisper, vice versa.
Not Meant For All
Love and its ecstasy descend into the hearts out of God’s mercy- writes Mujeeb Jaihoon in this poem inspired at Rawdha Shareef