What does life really mean?

I see people willing to ride or die for money and positions,

And some just live their life till they get old,

And some just live their life in pursuit of the hereafter.

 

Then, what does life really mean?

I hold belief in the heaven and hell.

 

But, what does life really mean?

If life is about money, 

Then, how much wealth is enough to buy heaven's gate? 

If life is about chasing after certain positions, 

Then, what position could lead me to find my way inside?

If life is about getting old, 

Then, at what age can I lay my soul to rest within its light? 

I'll strive to ensure I enter it,

Because I don't want to burn in hell. 

But, is it true that life is about heaven and hell?

 

But, what does life really mean?

I heard Rabi’ah doesn't even care about heaven and hell. 

She wants to set fire to Heaven, 

With a torch she holds in one of her hands. 

She wants to put out the flames of Hell as well, 

With a bucket of water she carries in the other hand. 

Rabi'ah spoke of a love that transcended all.

It is bigger than just heaven and hell,

Yet, it is simpler than just money, titles, or the passing of years.

She seemed to cradle the answers I yearned for,

Do I dare walk beside her?

 

Truly, I just dread inflicting pain upon myself with the void.