"If You Abandon Me, Then Who?" is a famous line from the Sufi mystic and poet Mansur al-Hallaj. This line is often interpreted as a profound expression of the intimate relationship between the mystic and the Divine, highlighting the idea of complete reliance and unity with God.
Al-Hallaj's poetry and teachings often centered around themes of divine love, unity, and spiritual ecstasy. This particular line captures the essence of the mystic's longing for union with the Divine and emphasizes the idea that once the mystic is absorbed in the presence of God, the concept of abandonment or separation loses its meaning.
Arabic Calligraphy is used to capture Hallaj's poem, shaped as a pair of Anatomical Lungs. Composed in early September 2021.
If you abandon me, who else would be left for me?
Who else could possibly make me perfect,
Who else could comfort my soul and spirit, O my all-ness, and none-ness
A part of me fell in love with You. Thereafter, everything in me turned to love you as well.
O my all and everything- be mine.
If It’s not You, then who else could it be!
O my all and everything, in my time of despair and weakness,
All that remains of me, is my soul- Take it! For its Yours to keep.
-Al-Hallaj
إذا هجرتَ فمـن لي
ومـن يجمِّل كلِّي
ومـن لروحي وراحي
يا أكثـري وأقلِّي
أَحَبَّـكَ البعضُ منِّي
فقد ذهبتَ بكلِّي
يا كـلَّ كلِّي فكـنْ لي
إنْ لم تكُن لي فمَن لِي
يا كـلَّ كلِّي وأهـلي
عنـد انقطاعي وذلِّي
ما لي سوى الروح خذها
والـروح جهدُ المقلِّ
-الحلاج
Al-Hallaj's poetry often explores the themes of divine love, spiritual longing, and the union of the soul with God. His writings are highly symbolic and profound, reflecting his deep mystical experiences and his willingness to express them despite the controversy they generated in his time.
The print is available in multiple sizes, starting from 8x10".
Each print is signed and shipped directly from the artist. A description card is also included with each print, which has the Arabic/Farsi and English translations, as well as a preview of the selected piece.
The Black & Gold Metal Frame packages include a Single White mat that beautifully compliments the piece.
