1. Ibn Ummar has whims
With which he disputes Allah regarding destiny
١. وفي ابن عمار عُزيريةٌ
يخاصم الله بها في القدرْ
2. Why was what was and why wasn't
What wasn't, for He is the representative of mankind
٢. لِمْ كان ما كان ولمْ لَمْ يكن
ما لم يكن فهو وكيل البشرْ
3. Rather, he is a young man disputing within himself
Why did he not win the race when the cow won
٣. لا بل فتى خاصم في نفسه
لِم لَم يفز قِدْماً وفاز البقرْ
4. And whoever has a clear vision
Must necessarily have insight
٤. وكل من كان له ناظر
صافٍ فلا بدّ له من نظرْ