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I wonder at those whose status has risen

عجبي ممن تعالت حاله

1. I wonder at those whose status has risen
And Allah has made them self-sufficient and free from worries

١. عجبي ممن تعالت حالُه
وكفاه اللَّهُ ذلاّت الطلبْ

2. How do they not split their lifetime
Between two states: luxury and discipline

٢. كيف لا يقسم شطريْ عمره
بين حالين نعيمٍ وأدبْ

3. An hour to indulge himself
With choice food and drink

٣. ساعةً يمتع فيها نفسَه
من غذاءٍ وشرابْ منتخبْ

4. And be close to beautiful maidens
When he craves amusement and play

٤. ودُنُوٍّ من دُمى هنَّ له
حين يشتاق إلى اللهو لُعَبْ

5. At times serious and at other times at ease
And when night falls he stands up

٥. مرّةً جِداً وأخرى راحةً
فإذا ما غسق الليلُ انتَصَبْ

6. So he spends his days enjoying his due
And spends the nights doing what he must

٦. فقضى الدنيا نهاراً حقها
وقضى لله ليلاً ما يجبْ

7. These are the parts one should follow
To have happiness, guidance, and success

٧. تلك أقسام متى يعمل بها
عامل يَسعد ويَرْشد ويُصبْ