1. So she went astray like the perfumer's wife
When the prosperous merchant travelled

2. Her husband's friend came to visit him
She saw him and lusted for his company

3. She said, "O youth, your charm shines forth
His image adorns him, his beauty on the left"

4. While my wretched husband is an impoverished old man
His wife is miserable, knowing no comfort

5. So she asked him for divorce, returning the dowry
And hoped for peace through separation

6. And she sent messages to court that young man
He said to her, "You are nothing but a wanton woman

7. Had you possessed dignity and chastity
You would not have taken the companionship so lightly

8. You neglected the Sheikh's rights and the children's
And the sanctity of companionship and affection"

9. So she returned seeking reconciliation with her husband
But he would not accept her back, due to her ugly deed

10. So she remained confused and disturbed
Troubled between them, tortured

11. And he did not cease to deceive and delude him
With his words and hints of help he made him covet

12. Until the overwhelming armies attacked
And every tyrant and predator led

13. While Amir feigned ignorance
As if he was in no hurry for the matter

14. And the people blamed him heavily
They said, "You left our land exposed to the enemy

15. While you are lord of Qina and Zaq
And owe no allegiance to the king"

16. Until when it was said, "Tomorrow he will meet you"
Behold, he has come to you now

17. He called a neighbor of his
Asking his aid and fortune

18. He said to him, "In my lands
For years you have not violated my neighborhood

19. And if you claim descent among the Arabs
Calling Qahtan father as they do

20. You have not seen in Nizar a view or passion
Nor found comfort in their neighborhood

21. Yet among my people are men
Who would approve of this situation

22. But I have chosen you over my kinsmen
To avert the fears that troubled my sleep

23. So go to our cousin, Bastam
For he is the essence of noble Arabs

24. And give him this small, kind note
And say, 'You did me a great favor

25. And did not deter the sinister omens
For I have attained my goal

26. And you brought the hostile hordes to me
I lured them out of their forts by guile

27. And violently led them to their doom
And had I wished to invade them, I could not

28. Save by wearying the enduring steeds
For they are far from me and obstinate

29. Like eagles in their mountain keeps
And they have met this misery and toil

30. And their horses are worn out from exhaustion
While we are in our homes, at leisure

31. Having never tired our noble horses'
So kill the people's women and children

32. And destroy the forts and towns
Then we will not remain here

33. For you are of great vigilance and skill'
And Bastam had stayed due to illness

34. That had weakened him and kept him bedridden
Beware, O Ziyad, that you do not betray us

35. For the confidence of al-Mamun was never broken
Do not prefer your people out of zeal

36. And the ancestral lineage of Arabs
Nor say, 'I am a Qahtani

37. While Amir is a foreign Adnani'
In secret leaning towards them

38. So they would suspect my guile and scheming
This advice comes purely from a dear friend

39. Take it, and seize the initiative in this endeavor"
So he went forth, heading towards Bastam

40. Until when he saw the protector
Among his people of the Arabs, he wavered

41. In his opinion and changed
And said, "Who will excuse me among the Arabs

42. If I willingly betray the sons of my father?
I fear that Adnan will kill them

43. And neither Qahtan nor Adnan remain
My roots are more deserving of me than the lands

44. And my family is obliged to the neighborhood"
So at that moment Ziyad ibn Uthman ibn Rasan

45. From the best house in Yemen, came to him
He said, "I am Ziyad ibn Unwan ibn Rasan

46. Know that I am from the best house in Yemen
Bloodshed drove me out from there

47. And I gained experience from my conduct
Then I settled in the lands of Amir

48. And have been like a neighbor since that time"
And he explained the story clearly to him

49. And handed over the letter sincerely
So when they read the scroll

50. They dispersed from the land in fear
And left behind the valuables and burdens

51. So Amir gained spoils in the morning
And he did not cease capturing and killing them

52. Assailing and killing them without delay
Until when they reached their own lands

53. Amir did not spare their warriors
And when they felt safe, they killed Bastam

54. And Amir attained what he desired from them
So is plotting, and whoever plots

55. Attains what he wants from matters
Whoever betrays heedlessly

56. Is like a fleecer in his affairs