1. You enthralled the people of Iraq with your love,
And were it not for Kathira you'd not have enthralled.

2. Would that I'd never met Kathira -
Kathira the sister of Banu Khazraj.

3. She did not speak to us but lo!
She shone like the full moon, luminous.

4. Kathira fears those around her,
And kills with a squinting glance.

5. I almost died when the blame
Was placed on the lady of Dumluj.