Universal Anthems. Aadil Farook

       When man goes beyond philosophy's border

       When he drowns in the divine love's ocean

       When he tastes flavors unknown to reason

       However, man cannot understand this

       without being in that state's bliss

       For most, this discourse makes no sense

       But the reward of surrender is immense

       I am myself stuck in that zone

       where vanity isn't yet blown

       Maybe I will never attain that spiritual level

       where hearts aren't corrupted by the devil

       But I will always acknowledge my insignificance

       infront of those who have gone the distance!

      Conquer the World

       Rise above daily chores

       Throw inhibition on the floor

       No more slavery to mundane deeds

       Man is elevated when fully freed

       From the goblet of life, pour in your heart

       An endless stream of vigor to set you apart

       Let every morning embrace new targets

       Let your eyes be blind to all limits

       Be numb to every impulse of fear

       Meet each doubt with a haughty sneer

       Though easy isn't the striving to excel

       "Nothing is impossible", heroes tell

       Greatness is the outcome of dreams

       No matter how unrealistic it seems

       Make your thirst the sole guidance

       And perseverance, the only reliance

       Sharpen the knife of your defining trait

       Cut every hurdle that lies in your fate

       Allow yourself to be challenged again and again

       So your footsteps traverse an unwalked lane

       Whether it is talent or virtue

       Be such that others follow you

       None of your indulgences is a vain venture

       But a path towards a glorious future

       Your every act shall be a beacon of inspiration

       Each expression, a symbol of self-actualization

       Let the diamond within you shine profusely

       So your feat is hailed by entire humanity

       Conquer the world, O aspiring champion

       It's a mere jungle, you're the lion!

      The Global Cause

      As the cosmos keeps expanding without hesitation

      It's creator continues to cling to untiring compassion

      Stars, sun, planets, galaxies, all submit to His will

      Man alone defies Him with vain desires to fulfill

      Science, technology, progress has made it a conviction

      That humans are good enough to not need revelation

      This confidence turned into a delusion

      That religion is nothing but an illusion

      Atheism is now the new fashion

      With its constant appeal to reason

      Intellectuals are challenging the roots of tradition

      Claiming to serve the cause of human elevation

      Nietzsche had predicted the awful outcome of killing God

      Horrific atrocities of last century proved he wasn't flawed

      Even then the world didn't learn its lesson

      Now again it's following the same pattern

      Humans are haunted by their emptiness within

      But calling them towards Truth is deemed a sin

      Violence, unrest, injustice is the order of the day

      Satan, it seems, is elated to have the final say

      In this hour of need, one nation was supposed to show the way

      But is itself drowned in mundane acts and unfair play

      It has access to the knowledge that enlightens heart and mind

      But it's immersed in ignorance of the worst kind

      It was destined to be the leader of humanity

      But it has become the symbol of insanity

      It was meant to be a beacon of unity and hope

      But sectarianism has totally shattered its rope

      It was born to be a manifestation of the divine

      Corruption and failure now form its only sign

      It was created to be a symbol of dignity and honor

      But humiliation and lowliness govern its culture

      Once, it was a synonym of revolution

      Now, a home to slavish imitation

      Once, the cornerstone of inventions and discovery

      Now, the other name for stagnancy and lethargy

      Once, the source of renaissance in the West

      Now, a dying bird in a wretched nest

      Its blunders are highlighted in the news

      Revival seems like chasing wild goose

      Nothing it has learned from any mistake

      Norms of forefathers, it doesn't forsake

      The religious community is devoid of critical thinking

      Indifference of liberals ensures the ship's sinking

      Religious lot cannot leave worshiping false idols

      Liberals lack deep insights to see traps of devils

      Both are disloyal to their esteemed Prophet

      As a savior, both are indeed misfit

      Both make holy scripture a misunderstood book

      Both fail to grasp the ultimate outlook

      One made blind adherence to fallible personalities

      The other couldn't see flaws in secular philosophies

      One simply lacks the spiritual level it aims

      The other lacks intellectual caliber it claims

      One continues to live in a fool's paradise

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