1. His tears flowing as he weeps for his body
One hand raised asking the Merciful for rest
١. هذا محبك مطوياً على كمده
عبرى مدامعه يبكي على جسده
2. The other clasped upon his liver in agony
Oh, the length of his sighs from the length of his sorrow
٢. له يد تسأل الرحمنَ راحته
مما به ويدٌ أخرى على كبده
3. With no respite for him today or tomorrow
Oh you who with disdain saw him suffer and despair
٣. يا طول زفرته من طول حسرته
وما أعد له في يومه وغده
4. His wished-for death was in his eyes and hands
٤. يا من رأى أسفا مستهزئا دنفاً
كانت منيته في عينه ويده