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The Siege of Adrianople |
When the struggle between Truth and falsehood began in Europe
The Truth was compelled on wielding the dagger |
The dust of the Cross circled round the Crescent
Shakree became besieged in the fortress of Adrianople |
Provisions of Muslim soldiers became exhausted
The face of hope from the eye became concealed |
At last by the Turkish army commander’s orders
“Martial Law” was proclaimed the law of the city |
Everything was transferred to the army camp’s store
The eagle became beggar for the grain of the sparrow |
But when the Faqih of the city heard this news
He exploded with anger like the thunderbolt of Tur |
“Dhimmi’s” wealth is forbidden for the Muslim army”
This edict was published throughout the whole city |
The army would not touch the Jews’ and Christians’ wealth
The Muslim became compelled by the Command of God! |
Translated by: M.A.K. Khalil |
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