1. O eyelashes of tender, graceful gazelle
And crescent moon glow of glittering light

2. Your eyes have not glanced my way
Between the kohl and veils

3. Except I place my hand over
My heart fearing it takes flight

4. Grant me refuge like doves of Mecca
And heed the warner’s words this night

5. My children do not oppress in Mecca
Neither the little nor the elder’s plight