The King Of Glory,2nd Edition, Flowers In Flames Poem by Matloob Bokhari

THE KING OF GLORY
Matloob Bokhari
A unique heroic story is the life of King of Glory
He fought many battles again and again
He was hero of Badr, star of Khandaq
Conqueror of Khyber and only defender in Ohad
The roaring lion in Hunain, the beau ideal of chivalry
The Bayard of Islam, a man of incomparable brilliance
Never never, he left a battle ground
Till notes of triumph were burst round
Islam's shield and Islam's gem
The gate way of knowledge, the knower of mysteries of Allah
The miracle of Muhammad, his steadfast friend
Excelled mankind in piety, raised banners of justice and freedom.
Always spoke truth, always defended the oppressed
On the morn of 19th Ramadhan,
When the moazzan gave the call for Azan,
Ali knew that death was near,
Yet went to the Mosque without any fear.
Suddenly a sword struck his head.
On the prayer carpet drenched in blood, he ordered
'To slacken the rope around the neck of his murderer
And offer him a glass of milk to quench his thirst'
'By God I've reached my aim', said the contented soul.
'Until yesterday I was your leader, today I am an object of lesson
Always speak truth, always work for eternal reward
Be a foe of oppressor and friend of the oppressed
Help the helpless orphans, never let them be hungry'
My friends!
Truth is real, truth will never die,
He gave everything for Truth and for what is right,
So let us love Truth, so we may learn to LIVE
Truth is ruler of the whole universe
Truth is ruler of the whole world.