| 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. |