فقر خیبر گیر با نان شعیربستۂ فتراک او سلطان و میر

English translation

Faqr is conquering Khaibar and living on barley meal, kings and nobles are tied to its saddle-straps.
* Reference is to Ali (R.A.) who succeeded, during the life of the Prophet (S.A.W.), in subduing the fortress of Khaibar, the Jewish stronghold, after several unsuccessful attempts by others. It is said that ‘Ali’s usual staple food consisted of barky Iqbal has used the word sha’ir as well as jau, signifying barley, with Ali (R.A.) to imply that his feats of valour were due not to nourishing and rich food but to spiritual factors, complete and absolute faith in God.’

Translated by Bashir Ahmad Dar

Urdu translation

فقر جو کی روٹی کھا کر خیبر فتح کرنا ہے؛ پادشاہ اور امیر سب فقر کے فتراک میں بندھے ہوئے (شکار) ہیں۔