1. O men, beware and take heed,
Of a Khalid whose traits resemble Al-Hajjaj,

2. Whose anger is unleashed at the one who admits his sin,
And whose wrath befalls all vagrants.

3. A man who loves the truthful for their honesty,
And truthfulness is the best salvation for one in distress.

4. His mother's honesty from what was in her,
Of the desire for penetration and withdrawal.

5. So he permitted her desires and allowed her
The rope of adultery like the most generous of husbands.