1. Does the bright star of Tariq know of a secret
From fate, or does Tariq not care for mankind?

2. Does the green one slumber in the air certain
That soon his brother will bid him farewell?

3. Events did not trouble him, though we all
Stay awake when misfortune keeps us from sleep.

4. Many guards passed, each after another,
Their spears did not glimmer as dawn was breaking.

5. Things have changed, but the kingdom remains,
Its settings abundant, its risings the same.

6. Intended, his pens flowed and hastened
To a deed - when dried by destiny's decree.

7. Did the days escape Chosroes and his guards
Or Caesar and his legions withstand them?

8. The flashes of this death glorified his Lord -
Yes, though blind, his sight gave praise.

9. Your world is not meant for joy,
So he who tastes of it is but a thief.

10. I have lived until, were you to see life,
It would seem to you like spider webs floating.

11. Fear the prayer of the wronged, his prayer
Pierces the veil with penetrating light.

12. The king of the earth is deceived until
When death comes, his fleeing will not avail.