In those moments when my spirit is low,
I hate myself, I feel nothing but sorrow.
With pangs of remorse I look for a place,
Where I could peace and comfort embrace.
I’m in a total void, miserable and sad,
Dark thoughts race spinning through my head.
My eyes have barely dried of tears,
A still darker image before me appears.
In moments like these I turn to the Scripture
What I find on its pages my mind can picture.
And suddenly joy fills my poor exhausted soul,
Chasing away dark thoughts and making troubles go.
Every page I read, every line and every verse,
Turn to shining stars, showing me the course.
O, how meaningless become all these earthly concerns,
My eyes are opened and the light returns.
Now I’m forgiven, I am redeemed and safe,
That’s what the Holy Book means for Allah’s slave.
It brings back confidence, self esteem and trust,
With hope I view the future, leaving behind the past.
1909
В оригинале на татарском: Китап
В переводе на русский: Книга (Перевод М.Петровых)
Книга (Перевод В.Думаевой-Валиевой)