Number 22

QitʿaIraqi style
English

Number 22

The pinnacle of sainthood, holding the true worth of Sheikh Safi, had guided this path for nearly ninety years. At the moment of departure his soul gave a breath and said: 'O Angel of Death, I have reached God.' When the angel saw his state, he stood amazed and said: 'O Sheikh, a thousand times may God have mercy on you.' Qasimi, burned by separation from the master: be patient in this parting, may God grant you patience.
Explanation: The Arabic phrases are prayers and declarations of faith woven into the Persian. Qasimi is likely the poet's pen name or a devoted follower mourning the Sheikh.

Original · Persian

شمارهٔ ۲۲

صدر ولایت، که نقد شیخ صفی داشت قرب نود سال بود رهبر این راه
جانش بوقت رحیل عطسه زد و گفت «یا ملک الموت، قد وصلت الی الله »
حالت او راملک چو دید عجب ماند گفت که : «یا شیخ، الف یرحمک الله »!
قاسمی سوخته ز فرقت خواجه صبر کن اندر فراق، «صبرک الله »