Amal-e-Ikhlāṣ: A Poem on Rumi’s Reflection on Imam Ali (AS)

#imamali #rumi #sufi *About this Poem* The opening verses of this qawwali are taken from the timeless words of **Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi**, whose beautiful account of Imam Ali (AS) and the purity of his intention has inspired hearts for centuries. As I reflected upon Rumi's words, I found myself unable to remain silent. They stirred something deep within me and compelled me to express my own thoughts and feelings through poetry. The verses that follow are not a translation of Rumi's work, but my personal reflection on his profound teaching of *ikhlāṣ* (sincerity), humility, and the struggle against the ego. This poem is written with love for Allah, His Messenger Muhammad ﷺ, and Imam Ali (AS), while remembering that all guidance, honour, and elevation come from Allah alone. My sincere prayer is that these words bring peace to your heart, guidance to your soul, and healing to anyone carrying the burden of anger, pride, or hardship. May they remind us that the greatest victory is not over another person, but over our own ego. If this poem touched your heart, please consider sharing it with others so that its message of sincerity, compassion, and remembrance may continue to spread. *— The Islamic Poet* below are the words of rumi در جنگ، عمرو بن عبدود بر علی تف انداخت شمشیر فرو نهاد و از او روی برتافت پس از آن گفت: من از برای حق می‌جنگم نه از برای خشم و کینه و نفس و رنگم In battle, when the enemy spat upon Ali, he lowered his sword and turned away. Then he said: “I fight only for the sake of Truth (God), not for anger, hatred, or the ego within me.” از علی آموز اخلاص عمل شیر حق را دان منزه از دغل Learn sincerity of action from Ali, know the Lion of God as pure from all deceit.