It is not the "Whole" [of God], no, nor an "Encompassment," Nor is it a "Collection" such that it could be said He is "contained."

He manifested five and three—all of them

As a kindness, a familiarization (inas), and a grace to mankind.

He established a Light and a Veil first: Muhammad,

The Praised One (al-Mahmud), the Name, the Green one (al-Khidr).

He [the Essence] originated him from His own Light—Glory be to Him—

And the King delegated [all affairs] to him, and he prospered.

The 'Ain (Ali) is seen in the lineage of the Imams,

While the 'Mim' (Muhammad) continued in the lineage of the Messengers.

Though they be thousands, they are One;

Yet their attributes are hidden beneath the changes [of time].