Born 473 A.H.
Died: 548 A.H.
الالمن جحد الوصى ولاءه ولمن
كفر و احتذر كل الحذد
والله يغفر للمسىء اذا تنصل واعتذر
فأخش الاله بسوء فعلك
“Allah Almighty forgives the sinful man, if he abstains from sins and
seeks forgiveness. But one, who denies the Mastership (Wilayat) of the
successor and one, who disbelieves in him – then beware of God’s conduct,
be very careful and exercise precaution.”1
Explanation
This Qasida, which is famous as ‘Tatariya’ and comprises of 106 lines, is
mentioned by Ibne Hajja Hamawi in Thamaratul Awraq.2
Introduction to the poet
Abul Husain Mohazzibuddin Ahmad bin Munir bin Ahmad bin Maflah
Tarabulusi Shami.3 He was an expert of literature and a top-ranking poet, who
composed a large number of verses. He composed invaluable verses in praise of
the Holy Imams (a.s.), which earned him everlasting remembrance and pride.
Tarabulus reared this noble son on its soil. Then he traveled to Damascus and recited the merits of the Purified Progeny in his excellent verses. And this
matter was unbearable for those not inclined to Ahle Bayt (a.s.); so they made
allegations against him and condemned him severely.
Some said: He has a filthy tongue; some said: He is the enemy of the
companions of Prophet; some accused him of being Shia; some fabricated and
attributed terrible dreams to him; but in spite of these nightmares, his apparent
excellence did not give them excuse to bring him down from his lofty rank and
exalted status.
He was born in 473 A.H. in Tarabulus and he passed away in Jamadius
Thani in 548 A.H. in Halab.
His biography is mentioned in numerous biographical collections.4
46. Qaazi Ibne Qadoos
Died: 551 A.H.
1. O chief of all Caliphs, whether rural or urban. 2. If they accord respect to providing water to Hajj pilgrims, then you are the giver of drinks at Kauthar. 3. You are the chosen Imam and our intercessor on Judgment Day.5 4. You are the successor of Ahmad, the chosen one of God and father of Shabbir and Shabbar. 5. Possessing lofty ranks on the clear Ghadeer day. 6. And one, who silenced the uproar in Battles of Badr, Nuzayr and Khyber.6
Introduction to the poet
Qaazi Jalaluddin Abul Fath Mahmud bin Qaazi Ismail bin Hamid, was
famous as Ibne Qadoos Damyati Misri. He was a prominent expert of literature
and literary criticism. He has to his credit, a two-volume collection of verses.
He passed away in Egypt in 551 A.H.7