(C) Copyright 1997, Mahmoud A. El-Gamal.

was asked if he would speak

about the Mysteries.

but if I answer you,

you will be led astray,

and I will lose my faith.

Bistami and Junayd

to utter blasphemy.

but Truth cannot be heard.

without being consumed.

to aid your self-deceit,

and care not for my fate.

by tempting him to guide:

You tempt him to reveal

what has not been revealed.

describe the Mysteries:

They Are The Mystery,

the Sea without an End.

I am no exegete".