The Four Valleys
He is the Strong, the Well-Beloved!
O light of truth, Hisam-i-Din, the bounteous,
No prince hath the world begot like unto Thee! (44:1)

I am wondering why the tie of love was so abruptly severed, and the firm covenant of friendship broken. Did ever, God forbid, My devotion lessen, or My deep affection fail, that thou hast thus forgot Me and blotted Me from the thoughts? (44:2)

"What fault of Mine hath made thee cease thy favors? Is it that We are lowly and thou of high degree?" (44:3)

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