Wahid Azal

  In the Name of God the Most Beneficent, the Most Beneficent! Ḥā ʾ-Mīm ! These are Verses of the Perspicuous Book, the Guiding Light that’s ever seen! ( 1 ) Written since Pre-Eternity on Emerald slates, Grandeur and years between! ( 2 ) We shall show them in the horizons broad, the souls’ lights that gleam and glean! ( 3 ) The Ancient Pillar, Life’s Essence stored, the Secret of the Dual Origin! ( 4 ) On Resurrection Day at the Gathering’s core, t he Radiance of lights pristine! ( 5 ) Revealed in Glory, the Eye of Splendor at the Lote Tree’s ultimate scene! ( 6 ) The Truth made clear in the Gardens’ dell! ( 7 ) The Victory of Twin Talismanic-Temples swell, with Mighty Power the earths’ suns tell! ( 8 ) The Secret of Return in Divine Unity’s spell! ( 9 ) The raising of Adam’s Light, the Camphor of Ḥusayn , in the Supreme Soul’s shell! ( 10 ) The Light of Eve’s Face, where Fāṭimiyyic talismans dwell! ( 11 ) The Sea of Celestial Suns shall meld! ( 12 ) The earth’s Crown, on the ...