راست می‏فرمود آن بحر کرم ** بر شما من از شما مشفق‏ترم‏

That ocean of bounty spoke truly (when he said), “I am kinder unto you than you (yourselves are).

من نشسته بر کنار آتشی ** با فروغ و شعله‏ی بس ناخوشی‏ 2855

I am seated at the edge of a fire with an exceedingly unpleasant blaze and flame;

همچو پروانه شما آن سو دوان ** هر دو دست من شده پروانه ران‏

Ye are hastening towards it like moths, (while) both my hands have become moth-flaps (to beat you off).”

چون بر آن شد تا روان گردد رسول ** غیرت حق بانگ زد مشنو ز غول‏

When the Prophet had resolved to set out (to the Mosque), the jealousy of God cried, “Do not hearken to the ghoul!

کاین خبیثان مکر و حیلت کرده‏اند ** جمله مقلوب است آنچ آورده‏اند

For these wicked men have used deceit and cunning: what they have put forward is entirely the reverse (of the truth).

قصد ایشان جز سیه رویی نبود ** خیر دین کی جست ترسا و جهود

Their intent was nothing but (to bring) black shame (upon thee): when have Christians or Jews sought the welfare of the (true) Religion?

مسجدی بر جسر دوزخ ساختند ** با خدا نرد دغاها باختند 2860

They (the Hypocrites) have built a mosque upon Hell's bridge: they have played the game of trickery with God.

قصدشان تفریق اصحاب رسول ** فضل حق را کی شناسد هر فضول‏

Their aim is to cause disunion amongst the Companions of the Prophet: how should any vain fool understand the grace of God?

تا جهودی را ز شام اینجا کشند ** که به وعظ او جهودان سر خوشند

(They have built the Mosque) in order that they may fetch hither a Jew from Syria, with whose preaching the Jews are intoxicated.”

گفت پیغمبر که آری لیک ما ** بر سر راهیم و بر عزم غزا

The Prophet said (to the Hypocrites), “Yes (I will do as ye wish), but (just now) we are intending to march and starting on a campaign.