1. We blamed Ibn Shihab and said in reproaching him,
"You were excessive in your love for Ibrahim, so be moderate."

2. An ugly face and despicable morals,
We never knew him to be beloved by anyone.

3. He said while yearning made him weep and laugh,
"Do not rebuke me, for he is the egg of the country."

4. With the eye of my heart I see him, not with your eyes.
Leave my blame - is there not among you a rightly guided brother?

5. Indeed I touched his chin, and my hand fell
On nothing it touched but a lute string.