है आशिक़ी में रस्म अलग सब से बैठना बुत-ख़ाना भी हरम भी कलीसा भी छोड़ दे
— Allama Iqbal
Meaning

The tradition of love is to sit apart from everyone; therefore, abandon the idol-temple, the mosque, and the church as well.

Explanation

The poet captures the radical nature of true devotion, where love becomes a faith that transcends all established dogmas and institutions. The temple, mosque, and church symbolize worldly rituals and religious boundaries, which can often distract from the pure essence of the spirit. To love truly, one must withdraw from these rigid labels into quiet solitude, discovering that sacred connection only when worldly distractions are abandoned.

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