M6:2023 — مات او و مات او و مات او / که همی‌دانیم تزویر‌ات او

Translation: Checkmate to him, and checkmate to him, and checkmate to him, for we surely know his deceits. Meaning: This verse emphatically and repeatedly declares the defeat and disgrace of an opponent, asserting that their deceptions are fully known.

This verse is an example of those powerful statements where Mawlana confronts the enemies of truth or the masters of deceit. Whoever this 'him' may be—whether it's the commanding self (nafs-e ammāra), Satan, or false claimants to truth—Mawlana, with unparalleled certainty, declares his 'checkmate.' This is not a curse, but a revelation of truth, like a chess player announcing an inevitable checkmate to their opponent.

I have often emphasized that Mawlana is 'light-souled' (sabuk-rūḥ) and full of joy (ṭarab), shunning fruitless grief and complaint. However, this does not mean he remains silent in the face of deceit and falsehood. On the contrary, this very lightness of spirit and freedom from attachments grants him the courage to defend the truth with utmost frankness and to bring falsehood to its knees. Here, Mawlana seems to tear off the opponent's mask and, knowing the inner workings of his deceit, announces the outcome of the game in advance.

The phrase 'checkmate to him, and checkmate to him, and checkmate to him' is not merely for emphasis; it is a sign of the absolute and irreversible nature of this judgment. This threefold repetition is akin to successive sword strokes, with each strike increasing the certainty of the opponent's demise. This is the final checkmate, the undeniable one. When we know 'his deceits,' there is no room left for doubt or hope of his salvation. The knowledge of deceit itself is the beginning of checkmate. This is the insight that emanates from those of spiritual knowledge; they see not only the action but also the intention and hidden deception behind it.

Mawlana here acts as a judge who not only knows the rules of the game but is also aware of the inner arrangement of the opponent's pieces. This awareness of deceit grants him the power to declare destiny with complete confidence. This confidence stems from an inner certainty that empowers the people of God in confronting falsehoods.

Key takeaways

• Mawlana speaks with decisiveness and frankness when confronting deceit and enmity.
• The repetition of 'checkmate to him' signifies the absolute and irreversible defeat of the opponent.
• This declaration of 'checkmate' results from deep insight and awareness of the inner nature of deceit.
• Those with spiritual knowledge, by recognizing stratagems, overcome falsehood in advance.
• Mawlana's decisiveness stems from his light-heartedness and freedom, not from rage or anger.