Durr-e-Sameen

  • 9. The Holy Quran is Untainted by Fables (Part 2)

    It lit up the world with the glorious path to reach Him;In doing so, it rinsed away doubts that had been occluding and grim The sadness weighing down hearts—the oppressive weight was lifted;And with glory—out of darkness and into the light—humankind was gifted The bitter cold of winter was replaced by the warmth of spring;Radiant…

  • Reflections (1)

    This is the first of a series of reflections on subjects that are related—directly or indirectly—to Durr-e-Sameen, the compiled verses of rhyme by the Promised Messiah, and to whose service this website is dedicated. In this reflection, we will take up the fundamental question, Why did I choose Durr-e-Sameen as the name for this website?…

  • Reflections (2)

    In this Reflection, we will talk a bit about the need to avoid translating in a literal way. But first, let’s remind ourselves of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad’s view on versifying, plainly spelled out in his own words: Those looking for a literal translation will despair; my sensibilities recoiled at the idea of doing a…