1. Abu Hasan, I did not avoid you
Out of stinginess, but a purpose kept me from you

2. A friend visited me, I hosted him
For three days, then he left, praising custom

3. So do not spurn me, accept my meager gift
And with it restore my dignity, for you are the helper

4. Hand in hand, generously
Sell to the destitute who appeals to you, and God is witness