1. They say Layla is faithful when absent
And I'm the one guarding her secret, and her confidant

2. And the soul has moments when the memory of her revives it
Then it lives, and moments when it calms it

3. If Layla has entrusted me with a trust
Then, by the life of Layla, I shall not betray her

4. Shall I please those who slander Layla, and seek
The generosity of my enemies through her and disgrace her?

5. It has been said she is a Christian, Malik's mother
So I said, leave every soul to its faith

6. If she is a Christian, Malik's mother
She is pictured in an image that does not disgrace her

7. God forbid that the enemies gloat over Layla
Even if she does not reward me for my faith in her

8. I will make my honor a shield around her honor
And my faith, and Layla's honor and her faith will remain

9. A questioner asked: Can time bring ease?
I said: Yes, now is its time

10. Attach the rope that carries all else, for only
Its thick will annoy you because of the meagreness of things

11. I advised Layla sincerely until it was as if
I, without sharing her Lord, was most religiously devoted to her

12. If only, whenever I was absent from her a night
Or a day, her eyes would see me

13. To acquit my vows when I meet her
And Layla would know that I do not betray her