1. Leave me be in my solitude apart from people,
For I see not amongst them a true loyal friend.

2. My books are my regretful comrades from whom
I gain knowledge, and my loved ones entertain me against meeting enemies.

3. The Quran accompanies them, it is that by which
I am saved when I contemplate or recite.

4. I have wandered in the east and west of the country,
Seeking who was for God a caller.

5. But I saw only one seeking leadership,
And a group gathering wealth, and a pretentious elder.

6. I folded my hand from them, and chose isolation,
From the people, self-sufficient with God as enough.