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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