A NOBLE BIRTHDAY

The Imam is born…
O heavens, rejoice!
O earth, bedeck
Yourself and sing!

Today is the ‘id…
O daisies, open!
Diffuse your sweet
Fragrance and celebrate!

The clouds disperse…
O sun, irradiate!
Unveil your beauty and spread it abroad!

The sky is clear…
O lovers, come!
Prepare a feast for
His noble birthday!

Author: ‘Ali Kasm

‘Ali Suleyman Kasm is a contemporary Syrian Ismaili poet. Born in 1943, he obtained his early education at the Aga Khan Schools in Tal-adara and Salamiyya, and later went on to study law and the University of Damascus. Mr. Kasm has been a teacher for much of his professional life, including two years in Algeria. His qasidas are very popular in the Ismaili communities of Syria and elsewhere. The following verses are from al-Anashid al-diniyya (Salamiyya, 2nd ed., 1976)

Source: Shimmering Light; An Anthology of Ismaili Poetry translated by F.M Hunzai (London: I.B Taurus in association with The Institute of Ismaili Studies, 1996)

December 13, 1964. Photo Ismaili.net
Pakistan. December 13, 1964. Photo Ismaili.net
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4 thoughts

  1. yaali madad

    wishing to all the ismailis of the world a very very happy khushali mubarak may allah fulfill our dreams ameen and we are proud to be ismaili

    Tanveer Sarwar From Sialkot Pakistan.

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  2. Ya ali madad,

    I am very happy congratulates all my ismaili brothers and sisters with Golden Jubilee of Imamat day and Hazir Imam Birhdays.Be also happy in your long life.

    adab

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  3. YA ALI MADAD,
    On this happiest occasion i congratualte all ismaili brothers and sisters and may moula give u happiness and success in ur future endavours.

    Irfan Karim Hunzai

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