Rumi's Masnavi - That courteous one feigned not to see the hairs: that polite one said “Bravo!” to the milk.

That courteous one feigned not to see the hairs: that polite one said “Bravo!” to the milk.

موی را نادیده می‏کرد آن لطیف ** شیر را شاباش می‏گفت آن ظریف‏

Myriad hairs of deceit and fraud (he beheld), and at that time he closed his eyes to it all.

صد هزاران موی مکر و دمدمه ** چشم خوابانید آن دم ز ان همه‏

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

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

I am seated at the edge of a fire with an exceedingly unpleasant blaze and flame; 2855

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

They (the Hypocrites) have built a mosque upon Hell's bridge: they have played the game of trickery with God. 2860

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

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

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