"When the full moon shines on a clear night
What would it have to fear of the dogs or their barking?
The dogs continue to do what they are supposed to do
And the moon continues to beautify the face of the night.
A bit of weed floats on water
Yet the water does not lose its purity
Mustafa* splits the moon in half
While Abu Lahab utters silly curses.
Jesus revives the dead
While his enemies pull their beards put of hatred.
The sound of the dog never reaches the ear of the Moon
If that moon is a friend of God."
* Referring to prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, whose other name is Mustafa, or the chosen one, and to his miracle of splitting the moon in half, as mentioned in the chapter 'The Moon' (Sura Al Qamar: 54) of the Quran.
From M J Rumi, Mathnawi "The Candy Seller Child (The Debtor Sheikh)".
