Be gracious enough to remove from thy face the sheet of Yemen (O Prophet !),
And grant us a glimpse of thy endearing face.
Repeat once again those sweet words,
Which thou hadst uttered in the valley of
Hamra
.
— Bulleh Shah
Meaning
O Prophet, please be gracious enough to remove the sheet of Yemen from your face, and grant us a glimpse of your lovely countenance. Repeat once more those sweet words that you spoke in the valley of Hamra.
Explanation
This profound couplet by Bulleh Shah captures the essence of intense spiritual yearning. It is a devotional plea, where the Shayar asks for the Prophet (PBUH) to lift the veil of Yemen, granting a mere glimpse of his beloved face. More than a physical sighting, the plea is for a repetition of those sacred words uttered in the valley of Hamra. It speaks to the deep human need to reconnect with the source of divine grace and guidance.