1 | O People! There is no other deity but Allah! |
2 | The Compassionate, the Beneficent, the Gracious; |
3 | All glory and honor be to Allah and no other! |
4 | In disputes over land and possessions, |
5 | Even brothers can be mortal enemies. |
6 | In drought, even parents may be enemies of their children. |
7 | Thus who is your kin today may be your enemy tomorrow, |
8 | And who is your enemy today may be your ally tomorrow. |
9 | To avoid dispute and to avoid war, |
10 | Is the noblest and highest goal of all who are on The Way. |
11 | But when forced to fight, one must not hesitate, |
12 | For kindness may always be treated as weakness. |
13 | In pursuing peace, honor the dead of your enemy, |
14 | And refrain from acts of retribution. |
15 | Do not provoke your adversary, |
16 | So as to make him tell his thoughts. |
17 | Do not leap to come before him, |
18 | Fear is the enemy; |
19 | Hate is the enemy; |
20 | Jealousy is the enemy; |
21 | Above all, ignorance is the enemy, |
22 | When You do not see his doings. |
23 | First gain insight from his answer, |
24 | Then keep still and You will succeed. |
25 | Leave it to him to empty his belly, |
26 | Know how to sleep, he will be found out. |
27 | Grasp his feet, do not harm him. |
28 | Be wary of him, do not ignore him. |
29 | Indeed You do not know the plans of the Divine Creator, |
30 | And should not weep for tomorrow. |
31 | Settle in the arms of Allah, |
32 | And your silence will overthrow them. |