QAñ`AH

Introduction
A qaè`ah is a short poem in which the last word of the second hemistich of each verse rhymes. In this poem ‘All«mah Iqb«l shows his frustration at the condition of the self-seeking religious leaders of  Muslim countries who destroy the community  for their own good. The reference to Egypt and India in the first verse is not indicative of this condition being restricted to these two countries. They have been used to meet poetic needs.

Translation
Yesterday a desperate Lover was saying with wailing at the Prophet’s tomb
“The Egyptian and Indian Muslims dare destroying the Millat’s  foundation!

These pilgrims to the West’s sanctuary may fake our leadership
What bond do we have with those who have remained unacquainted with you?

Outrageous are these “self-seeking spiritual leaders”,
                May God protect your Millat

They are  promoting their own glory by destroying the Muslims
                O Iqb«l who would listen to you, the congregation  has changed
                You are telling us these tales of the old in  the new age