1. O house of Asmaa, between the slopes and the vastness
Time has worn you down, as the epochs pass

2. Nothing remains of you but some scattered ruins
And three pillars standing around a mihrab

3. The courtyard of the house, where the winds moan
With the yearning of parted lovers

4. A house for Asmaa, when my heart was devoted to her
And when I drew near, without really drawing near

5. Indeed, the beloved whom I distanced myself from
Without any wrongdoing from me, nor anger

6. I avoid him, hoping to be reunited
For whoever fears the gossip of spies, anticipates

7. I have shown nobility to the people
My father warned me against what they fear

8. And he said to me words of wisdom and experience
Regarding the events of fate and the epochs

9. I commanded you to be righteous, so do as you are told
For I have left you with wealth and youth

10. And you have attained glory, so beware of tainting it
A generous father and ancestors without blemish

11. Do not be miserly with wealth from its purposes
Except to avoid prodigality or greed

12. For its heirs will not praise you for it
When they take turns between milk and swaddling

13. And leave the manners of people without manners
And hold to the morals of people of merit and refinement

14. And if you are called to betrayal or ordered to do it
Escape it with all your might, in whichever way you can