1. With sweet rain he watered its abode, as a friend
Whenever he greeted its dwellings, he brought them to life

2. And poured over it from every gathered cloud
The stars of the south constellation saddled their camels

3. None of its dwellings were as appetizing to me
As the most beautiful in my eyes that captured my heart

4. None of its roses were as splendid and fragrant
Or its dwelling as generous, or its pasture as perfect

5. Oh how distance hid its sun from me
And separated me from it by parting

6. I plunged into the land of Syria and its houses
In Najran I ask where I can find it

7. I still tend to its love and pacts
And rejoice whenever its name reaches my ears

8. So do not hope I will abandon my love for it
Or neglect it after passionately adoring it

9. What will console a heart once consumed by passion?
Or guide a soul once led astray by God?

10. Good tidings to Jesus if he makes its joy last
And elevates its ascension above the stars