1. I did not begin a sincere friend, a trusted brother,
With suspicion. No! By the Lord of the Sanctuary.
١. وَمَا بَدَأتُ خليلاً لِي أَخَا ثِقَةٍ
بِرِيبَةٍ لا وَرَبِّ الحِلِّ والَحرَمِ
2. God would not let me betray the loyal, even if
They betrayed my affection. For my virtue bars me.
٢. يَأبَى لِيَ اللهُ خَونَ الأَصفياء وإن
خانُوا وِدادي لأَنِّي حاجِزي كَرَمي