Number 15

RubāʿīIraqi style
English

Number 15

I am the guide for those who seek the truth; I am the master of the arts of adding and subtracting. Since I hold knowledge, modesty, patience, and honesty, I am Uthman and Umar, Ali and the Truthful one.
Explanation: «The Truthful one» (Siddiq) is the traditional title of Abu Bakr. The poet lists the four early caliphs to claim their virtues for himself.

Original · Persian

شمارهٔ ۱۵

هادی طریق اهل تحقیق منم عارف به فنون جمع و تفریق منم
چون علم و حیا و حلم و صدق است مرا عثمان و عمر علی و صدیق منم