1. Oh, my dear friend came to me in the dark night
With a face that dispels the blackness of gloom

2. He snuck in the night under its cover
And can the dawn ever be concealed?

3. He came seeking refuge, a friend of his
As the wild olive answers the ripe fruit

4. The roses of those cheeks have been softened
By the musk dripping from those pretty lips

5. And he was murmuring under the veil
Like the neighing of horses under the bridle

6. So I said who's this visitor in the dark
That covers eyes with a garment, so obscure?

7. Abu Ja'far blamed me
For the lies I came up with, so naïve

8. I knew for certain that Abu Khalid
Was the fantasy and dreams of my love, so dear

9. I saw a face like the crescent moon
And lips like pearls when they smile

10. Otherwise, forgiveness overlooks mistakes
For the Lord of the Throne has mercy on those He loves

11. He said: But forgiveness, my master
And kissed me from afar and embraced

12. I spent the night happy with sweet acceptance
Delighted with my night, even without sleep

13. And I said: Son of Zaydun, you weren't to me
A maternal uncle, nor a cousin

14. An evil man who sowed discord with gossip
And severed our friendship with wounding words