1. Oh Abu Munthir, why do the lineages of Mudhij
Rank below me, while you're my friend?
١. أَبا مُنذِرٍ ما بالُ أَنسابِ مَذحَجٍ
مُرَجَّمَةٌ دوني وَأَنتَ صَديقي
2. If you come to me, you'll get my praise and flattery.
But if you refuse, my way will not be made smooth for me.
٢. فَإِن تَأتِني يَأتِك ثَنائي وَمَدحَتي
وَإِن تَأبَ لا يُسدَد عَلَيَّ طَريقي