1. Their treachery reveals this age has no mercy,
Shimr's betrayal after Ibn Muljam's deceit.

2. Two stars of evil, two guides into error,
And every man is blamed on the star he orbits.

3. Wretches wandering into heresy till daybreak
Cursed by eloquent and uncouth tongues alike,

4. Their arrows flew high, their ambition peaked
To that exalted sphere girdled with stars.

5. By my life! They've earned but disgrace and curses,
Whoever awaits dishonor, by God shall be stoned.