Even if you start from the beginning (like Surah Al-Fatiha), the visit to God is obligatory.

This profound couplet speaks to the nature of obligation in relationships. Mir Taqi Mir suggests that sometimes, our interactions with others—even those we care for—are not born out of pure love or desire, but out of a sense of duty or necessity. It’s a poignant commentary on the difference between genuine affection and merely performing a ritualistic visit. It makes us question the true motives behind our actions.