1. I saw Fudayl, who was all wrapped up,
Unravelled by scrutiny, so he appeared to me naked.

2. So you, my brother, as long as I had no need of you,
But if I was in need, I realised you were no brother to me.

3. After I tested you in times of need, nothing increased between us
Except for separation.

4. I am not overlooking the faults of a dear friend,
Nor some of the faults, if I was pleased.

5. The eye of contentment overlooks every fault,
But the eye of displeasure reveals the equals.

6. Each of us is independent of his brother during his lifetime,
And when we die, even more needless of each other.