That thou mayst gain infinite treasure in return, and that thou mayst not be numbered among the infidels
تا عوض یابی تو گنج بی‌‌کران ** تا نباشی از عداد کافران
Who were offering camels in sacrifice in order that their swords might prevail against Mustafá.
کاشتران قربان همی‌‌کردند تا ** چیره گردد تیغشان بر مصطفا
Endeavour to find out the command of God from one who is united (with God): not every heart understands the command of God,
امر حق را باز جو از واصلی ** امر حق را در نیابد هر دلی
As (for example) the slave, the enemy (of God), who did justice (in his own opinion, and) bestowed what belonged to the King upon His enemies who rebelled against Him—2230
چون غلام یاغیی کاو عدل کرد ** مال شه بر باغیان او بذل کرد
In the Qur’án there is warning to the heedless that all their spendings are a (cause of) bitter grief to them—
در نبی انذار اهل غفلت است ** کان همه انفاقهاشان حسرت است
What increase does the equity and justice of this enemy produce in the sight of the King? Banishment and a black countenance (disgrace).
عدل این یاغی و دادش نزد شاه ** چه فزاید دوری و روی سیاه
The chiefs of Mecca (when) at war with the Prophet offered sacrifice in hope of (Divine) favour.
سروران مکه در حرب رسول ** بودشان قربان به اومید قبول
On this account the true believer is saying in his prayer, from fear, “Lead (us) in the right path!”
بهر این مومن همی‌‌گوید ز بیم ** در نماز اهد الصراط المستقیم
It beseems the generous man thus to give money, (but) verily the generosity of the lover is the surrender of his soul (life).2235
آن درم دادن سخی را لایق است ** جان سپردن خود سخای عاشق است
If you give bread for God's sake, you will be given bread (in return); if you give your life for God's sake, you will be given life (in return).
نان دهی از بهر حق نانت دهند ** جان دهی از بهر حق جانت دهند