(1) from the Lord, we ask for (spiritual) propriety; For the ill-mannered is deprived from the mercy of the Lord (2) the ill mannered doesn't only keep himself deprived; Rather, spreads he does, the Fire of deprivation in the entire world! (3) without being heard or seen, and without being bought; A tablecloth descended from heaven with chosen food [al-Mann wa as-Salwa] (4) a few ungracious from amongst the nation of Moses denied it; Saying - "We want some delectable onions and lentils instead" (5) the Elesian tablecloth now stopped descending (due to such ungratefullness); left they were, suffering, having to sow (for sustenance) with shovel and spade. (6) on the behest of his disciples, Jesus (Allah bless him with peace) requested his Lord; So He sent some selected food on a tray (7) then the fools showed their folly and disobedience; Like donkeys, saving food for later whereas this was prohibited (8) Jesus (Allah bless him with peace) pleaded with his people to stop; "this table cloth will stay forever, the food won't stop coming from the earth!" (9) finally due to their greed and disobedience, this grace (heavenly food) ceased coming; For due to disobedience, the doors of Allah's mercy are shut Advice from Mawlana Rumi: (10) due to not giving the obligatory alms, droughts appear; Due to fornication and adultery, strange and harmful illnesses spread (11) if the darkness of melancholy is found inside you; It is due to your own insolence and disobedience Translated by a dear brother from the Mathnawi of Mawlana Rumi. He tried to keep English as simple as possible so it is accessible by all. May Allah accept his effort.
