1. تنازعني الأقدار فيما أرومه

    وإنَّ نزاعي فيه أيضاً من القدر

    The decrees of fate contend with me over what I seek,

    And indeed, my contention over it, too, is part of fate.

  2. فحكمي عليها إن تأملته بها

    فمنها أمانُ الخائفين مع الحذرِ

    So my judgment upon them—if you ponder it—is through them;

    So from them comes safety for the fearful, along with caution.

  3. تقابلتِ الأضداد منها كمثل ما

    تقابلتِ الأسماء بالنفع والضرر

    Opposites arising from them stand opposed, just as

    The Names stand opposed in benefit and harm.

  4. فكل الذي في الكون من متقابلٍ

    من العلمِ بالله العظيمِ لمن نظر

    So all the opposing things within the universe

    Are part of knowing God, the Magnificent, for whoever reflects.

  5. فسلِّم وفوِّضْ واتكلِّل واعتمد فقد

    يجيئك ما ترضاه يمشي على قدر

    So submit, entrust your affairs, trust, and rely; for perhaps

    What pleases you will come to you, walking in accord with fate.