1. Indeed, my sin - by Allah - is a grave sin
Though through your forbearance I seek deliverance

2. My breast grew constrained, and the sin made my face blush in shame
And repentance led me to change my ways in life

3. And I grieved when what happened had happened
Yet destiny had its course set out

4. And I hesitated to meet you out of shyness
But then my procrastination distressed me

5. And I neglected to present myself before you
Ashamed when neglect had marred me

6. And I covered myself with disregard and ignorance
Yet not every sinner can remain hidden

7. And how much I yearned to be present before you
But then I say - how can I be present?

8. And I pondered over salvation from sin
My heart racked in thought

9. And evil notions thronged me
Disquieting me, and confusing my conscience

10. But forgiveness is not far from you
So perhaps a broken heart may yet heal

11. For surely - by Allah - I think well of you
Though my tongue falls short in expressing my apology

12. Breadth of heart invited me to what I had done
While forbearance from you is well known

13. It is the way of the noblest to pardon and overlook
Every sin by you is forgiven