1. The righteous one proved glory for my father Abu Hasan
He proved stronger than a firm pillar

2. All glory is inferior to what he attained
For the sons of Kaus, kings of non-Arabs

3. Verily Al-Afshin is a sword unsheathed
By the decree of God in the grip of al-Mu'tasim

4. He left none in his abode except
The likes of Iram - traces of the past

5. Then he gifted peace offering your gates
As two hostages sought to make amends

6. And he pierced Theophilus with a true stab
Scattering all - defeating and humiliating

7. He killed most of them, some survived
Flesh upon flesh piled high