1. With a lament that pierced my heart with its melody
Stirring hearts and minds alike   
١. وَبَاكِيَةٍ شَجَتْ قَلْبِي بِلَحْنٍ
 تَهِيجُ لَهُ الْمَسامِعُ وَالْقُلوبُ
2. I asked and was told she had lost a beloved
Does any beloved remain in this world? 
٢. سَأَلْتُ فَقِيلَ قَدْ فَقَدَتْ حَبِيباً
 وَهَلْ يَبْقَى عَلَى الدُّنْيَا حَبِيبُ
3. I wept for her though I understood not her cries  
For even strangers may weep out of joy 
٣. بَكَيْتُ لَهَا وَلَمْ أَفْهَمْ صداهَا
 وَقَدْ يَبْكِي مِنَ الطَّرَبِ الْغَرِيبُ