1. This subtlety and unveiling for the loyal
And nothing in existence but the One

2. Though multiplied when pure
The origin of all creation is a point

3. Upon the Essence which letters manifested
Those letters then became a word

4. Thus the yearning of hearts which sigh
If you say "nothing" we say "yes"

5. It is the Truth and the thing in it vanished
And if you say "a thing" we say He

6. Who has the Truth established, so how could it cease?
The envious clamored but were not just

7. The recluses blamed but were not equitable
You have come between me, O critic

8. And me, in that you will not know
Where are my ribs that burned in ardour?

9. Where is my sigh that did not rest?
Where are my tears that used to flow

10. While my eyelids did not sleep?
Do you not see that lovers only

11. Regard bliss through tribulation?
So gently, softly - I am a man

12. Who left his drinking-companion to one who raged
And I left behind me all creation

13. With my heart above his heart exalted
Above me, under me, and nothing under me

14. After me, He is before, O you loyal one
And when I drank the cups of love

15. And tasted the wine and the pitcher
My attributes vanished, so no description of me

16. And all of me departed and was hidden
And I am none but the primordial matter of existence

17. And a flash of light from Mustafa
My two friends, let us go to passion

18. That we may see the lovely commotion
And visit the side of that twisty valley

19. And if you come to Salma's house, stop
For I am much enamored and passionate

20. Hopefully love will make it kind
And say to him who blamed: "Woe to him

21. Who with it made discord amongst the sincere!"