Qasida Book | Ismaili
Ya Shah! This book is but a shore; Your Grace the ocean, deep and vast. Forgive the scribe, the reader, too, And hold us in Your shadow cast.
The Zahir is a lovely bride, The Batin is her secret soul. Without the Guide, no stars to guide, Without the Qasida, no heart made whole. Ismaili Qasida Book
We sing. We remember. We ascend.
— The Compiler Jamati Qasida Trust O Rider of the cosmic steed, Plant the banner of ‘Ali in my chest. My tongue is dust, Your name the seed; By Your Noor, my soul finds rest. Ya Shah
