1. The Prophet's grandson, al-Husayn, pierced
By spears his neck did gracefully curve

2. Do not extinguish the light after him
For the lamp of guidance with Husayn was disturbed

3. O nation overcome by tyranny, how dare you
How little loyalty and kindness in you flows

4. If his grandfather saw him among you
Thirsty, as the sharpened swords did cut and slice

5. He would not fold his hands in painful lament
And turn away saying: Oh what grief, what demise

6. Crying out, beseeching Allah, for he had said
About his eyelids flowing with tears: let them rise

7. Did you satisfy the Creator when
You let the tears of Mustafa stream from his eyes

8. What grandson, if you killed at his door
And you all killed, would take revenge and justice realize

9. His grandfather is the seal of prophets
His father the seal of successors, so wise

10. No need to name him, if they fall silent
About Husayn - his identity they recognize

11. O clan of Harb, you disrespected his grandfather
Is Allah's messenger rewarded with disregard, lies?

12. O clan of Harb, no excuse do you have
Shall I say more or is this enough, suffice?