1. The certain knowledge is comprised of sciences
That can only be attained through determination and diligence
١. حق اليقينِ علومٌ لا يحصلها
إلا بلم وهو المخصوصُ بالعللِ
2. They are the sciences whose foundations were laid down
By the Purchaser and the Accustomed One from Zuhal
٢. وهي العلوم التي أرستْ قواعدها
بالمشتريّ وبالمعهود من زُحَل
3. Its essence you witness below it in taste
And if you desire, it remains alike
٣. وعينه دونه ذوقاً تشاهده
ولو بغيت فيبقى فيه بالمثل
4. And the knowledge below this essence you learn it
By its definition, and if removed, would not disappear
٤. وعلمه دون هذا العينُ تعلمه
بحدِّه وهو إن أزيل لم يزل