Allama Iqbal on maulvis:


Ye Peeran-e-Kalisa-o-Haram, Ae Waye Majboori!

Sila In Ki Kid-o-Kawish Ka Hai Seenon Ki Benoori


Alas! The mullah and the priest, Conduct their sermons so

That despite their efforts great, The hearts of listeners fail to glow.




Kyun Khaliq-o-Makhlooq  Mein Hayal Rahain Parde

Peeran-e-Kalisa Ko Kalisa Se Utha Do


Banish from the house of God the mumbling priest whose prayers

Like a veil creation from Created separate!



Haq Ra Ba-Sujoode, Sanamaan Ra Ba-Tawafe

Behter Hai Charagh-e-Haram-o-Dair Bujha Do


God by man’s prostrations, by man’s vows idols cheated—

Quench at once My shrine and their fane the sacred light!



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