The poet asks God not to leave his "Ilam"—a metaphor for the ruined state of his soul. He admits his chaos but acknowledges God’s self-sufficiency.
The songwriting credits are shared between Bulleh Shah , Inam Qadri , and Sarmad Qadeer . kalam e ilam lyrics translation
According to most scholars, reciting poems that praise God and express remorse for sin ( tawbah ) is permissible. It is not a ritual prayer (salah) but a personal dua (supplication). The poet asks God not to leave his