1. We were amazed, and wonders abound,
At the nonsense spewed by al-Rayhani,

2. The ignorant claimed that veiling women,
Is blameworthy and deficient.

3. So I say to the one who peddles,
These devilish fairytales:

4. I protect the Verses of the Book and its decree,
From responding to the tyrants.

5. But with reason inspired by primal nature,
Illuminated by Sacred Law and proof:

6. Women are repositories for precious deposits-
Embryos that become the most noble of creatures.

7. So when they mingle with those they desire,
The human connection is lost to them.

8. Understand the wisdom of excellent workmanship,
Not your ignorant, tempting talk.

9. And listen to a parable and take heed, perhaps
The parable may show the wonders of nobility:

10. If you entrust a jewel to a purse,
Would you not seal it away from strangers?

11. Is not every precious one veiled amongst her folk,
While your trivial nobodies go about naked?

12. How similar is your ignorance to your nature,
And your nature and learning are equal.

13. You are bats and vampires upon,
The fragrance of goodness or brightness of fire.

14. For your path and life is but darkness,
Flourishing upon filth and stench.