1. O ignorant one who does not know
What he will encounter tomorrow and in the evening
١. أيها الجاهل الذي ليس يدري
ما يلاقيه بكرة وأصيلا
2. The more he gains knowledge from other than God
The more his demons make mischief for him
٢. كلما ازاداد من سوى الله علماً
زاد شيطانه له تسويلا
3. Do not be deceived by appearances and leave
The sayings by which you were tempted and misled
٣. لا تغرنك الظواهر واترك
عنك قالاً به فُتِنتَ وقيلا
4. And contemplate everything you behold
Everything perishes little by little
٤. وتأمل في كل شيء تشاهد
كل شيء يفنى قليلا قليلا