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 ¹ 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 !