1. I regret that the house has been emptied of you
By what the Most Merciful had ordained in preceding destiny
١. نداماي ان شطّت بي الدار عنكم
بما قدّر الرحمن في سابق الحكم
2. And the cups of sorrow turned to me after losing you
While the cups revolved among you, O daughter of generosity
٢. ودارت كؤوس الهم لي بعد فقدكم
ودارت كؤوس بينكم بابنة الكرم
3. So spare a place between two souls among you
That you greet on my behalf and name it with my name
٣. فاخلوا مكاناً بين نفسين منكم
تحيّونه عنّي وتسمونه باسمي
4. And say to whoever sang to you, let him sing to me
With my voice for what time has unjustly done to me
٤. وقولوا لمن غنّاكم فليغنّ لي
بصوتي على ما أحدث الدهر من غشمي
5. Enough by God for what injustice you have done me
For this is the station of one seeking refuge from injustice
٥. كفاك بحق اللَه ما قد ظلمتني
فهذا مقام المستجير من الظلم
6. I was patient but no, by God, I have no endurance
For patience, yet I was patient in spite of myself
٦. صبرت ولا والله ما بي جلادة
على الصبر لكنّي صبرت على رغمي