1. Since the day I was afflicted by a companion
With a big ego like a raging lion

2. And he became controlling over me in his command
Like al-Hajjaj's control over al-Ansar

3. I wish you healing, and perhaps
The healing could be by a sting of fire

4. Beware of making any move, and be patient
For patience is the trait of the noble ones

5. God is Greater when he stood up ready
Like Ibn al-Zubayr heading to al-Ammar

6. And he came with his wide-bladed sword that was colored
Like the tongue of a bird or the glint of sparks

7. So he bent my knees and his palm was
A rock embracing a spark of fire

8. Oh woe to my body when it tasted his hellfire
And he was severe and determined with it

9. So I knew his position from hellfire valley
And I poured out my cheeks like a piece of tar

10. If Malik is the keeper of the abode of agony
Then Hamdan is its keeper in this house

11. If only you could see him torturing his people there
Unable to distinguish the good from the evil

12. Sorry brother, I only meant it as a joke
So beware of me for life, beware

13. Mud to them is effective medicine
That heals the abdomen and all harm

14. Oh woe to them, if only they were taught and learned
But the abode of ignorance is a barren abode