II38

If you make friends with the Friends of Allah,
Then Allah will help you in everything you do.

The Friend's story must be told only to the Friend,
For the Friend's secret can only be kept by the Friend.

O heart! Live pure, for if you slip
The angels are waiting for your with outstretched
hands.

If you demand loyalty from the Beloved,
Be loyal to the Beloved, for the Beloved will be loyal to you.

I told her: "Let my heart go with you!"
"I can't help you", she said, "Let Allah do so"

My heart! Give your body and soul to the Friend,
Who'll be loyal to you forever.

Help Hafiz find the dust of the Beloved's path,
To keep as a remembrance in my home.

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