1. A night that was like daytime
Stayed up by virtuous youth
١. وَلَيلَةٍ كَأَنَّها نَهارُ
سَهِرتُها وَفِتيَةٌ أَخيارُ
2. No ignorant ones among them, nor imposters
None who babbles on to his companion
٢. لا جاهِلٌ فيهِم وَلا خَتّارُ
وَلا عَلى جَليسِهِ هَرّارُ
3. Their amusement is poetry and songs
And witty remarks that spark fires
٣. لَهوُهُمُ الأَسمارُ وَالأَشعارُ
وَمُلَحٌ تُقدَحُ مِنها النارُ
4. With the like of them, life's troubles are endured
Ears and eyes find joy
٤. بِمِثلِهِم تُعاقَرُ العُقارُ
وَتُمتَعُ الأَسماعُ وَالأَبصارُ
5. Hopes and goals are achieved
٥. وَتُدرَكُ الآمالُ وَالأَوطارُ