1. The mother of Abu Isa and Ishaaq
Has become hostage
١. أُمُّ أَبي عيسى وَاِسحاق
غَدَت مرتهنه
2. To a very ugly image
And another, prettier one
٢. بِصورة قَبيحة جداً
وَأُخرى حَسَنَه
3. When asked about the story of her two sons
She says, "Oh my dear boy
٣. مَتى تسل عَن قصة ابنيها
تَقل يا ابن هنه
4. It is I who resembles them both
The oak tree being tested
٤. أَنا الَّتي تَشبَهها
البَلوطة الممتحنه
5. Bearing acorns one year
And gallnuts the next
٥. تَحمل بَلوطاً سَنة
وَتَحمل العَفص سَنه
6. She has brought proof
Of God's wise purpose
٦. لَقَد أَتَت بِحجة
لِلّهِ دَرُّ الفَطِنَه