1. When in a town of ignorance you are
Seeking after knowledge patiently
١. إِذا كُنتَ في بَلدَةٍ جاهِلاً
وَلِلعِلمِ مُلتَمِساً فَاِسأَلِ
2. For asking is the cure of blindness thus
In ancient times the wise have told us
٢. فَإِنَّ السُؤالَ شِفاءُ العَمى
كَذا قيلَ في الزَمَنِ الأَوَّلِ