1. He who strives towards the heights,
Seeking to ascend to the highest station,

2. His hands once active now lie still in barrenness,
The patron turns away from the client.

3. And it became as clear as day to people
That this fool's hut would remain.

4. His days kept him seated in envy
That his desires were too lowly.

5. Like Abu Mustafa Muhammad of Nadb
The son of Qasim al-Hammoui.

6. By my life, he was never kept from kindness
And virtue and the right path,

7. And as you know, time never stops
Being fickle, loving every fool,

8. And we have an example in him we can emulate
In enduring sorrow for the House of the Prophet

9. It is impossible that you live with time
With reason and a comfortable life of leisure.