THOUGH YOU ARE BOUND BY CAUSE AND EFFECT

Introduction
This short ghazal is also �All�mah Iqb�l�s plea to Muslims to base their deeds and service to God on Love for Him instead of banking on Intellect.

Translation
Though you are bound by cause and effect
Keep your heart a little independent

Intellect is not free from criticism
Establish  the foundation of your deeds on Love

O Muslim  always  in your mind
Keep the verse �La Yukhlif ul m� ��d�¹

                This is the message of the Voice of  Time²
                Always deep in heart �Inna wa`d-Allah i �aqqun^�3

Explanatory Notes
1. Allusion to the Holy Qur��n 3: 9.

2. The Holy Qur��n.

3. Allusion to the Holy Qur��n 4:122 and 14:47.