1. My brother, you have attained what you sought
And won, without me, what you wished for and desired
١. أخي نلتَ الذي قد كنت تطلبه
وفزت دوني بما ترجو وترغبه
2. And the nights helped you, though I suffered distress
With tearful eyes from a separation you seized
٢. وساعدتك الليالي لا شقيت فدُم
قريرِ عينٍ بوصلٍ ليس تسلَبه
3. Your stay became pleasant in our beloved’s abode
Near our beloved whom you were awaiting
٣. قد طاب في طيبة الغرّا مقامكم
جوار محبوبنا من كنت ترقبه
4. O you who succeeded, will I succeed like you?
Will my ill-fortune turn and good fortune raise me?
٤. يا هل ترى مثلما فزتم أفوز وهل
تعلو سعودي على نحسي فتقلبه