LIFT THE VEIL FROM THY FACE AND BE MANIFEST IN THE ASSEMBLY

Introduction
This also is a highly mystical ghazal in which �All�mah Iqb�l pleads with God to manifest Himself in a form  which he can understand. As has  been explained earlier the Nature or Essence  of God has baffled human Intellect since the advent of Man on earth. Of all human faculties only the human heart can appreciate  and enjoy this mysterious Entity. �All�mah Iqb�l has expressed this thought in many poems some  of which have been referred to earlier. However, the Essence cannot be described, limited or reduced to material form, which alone human Intellect can comprehend. �All�mah Iqb�l has expressed this desire in several poems, one of which follows in ghazal  146-6 later.

Translation
Lift the veil from Thy Face and be manifest in the assembly
Make the eyes of the sun, moon and stars Thy spectators

If  Thou art the lightning how long this secret winking?
Make acquaintance with my heart without a veil

The warm breath�s effect is the miracle of life
If it is on Thy breast perform life-giving miracles

How long should begging be on the ��r like Kal�m ¹!
Make the flame of Sinai manifest with Thy Existence

Let the �aram be built with every speck of Thy dust
Make the heart alien to the ways of the Church

It is not good to exceed limits in this garden
If Thou showeth elegance make its show with grace

First become self-respecting like Alexander
Then make the show of desire of D�r��s grandeur

                You will reach the destination of Lailah one day, O Iqb�l
                For some more days continue wandering in the wilderness

Explanatory Notes
1. ��r and Kal�m- See Appendix I , No.48