1. If you hope for the kindness of servants of God, you will not be disappointed,
Or if you aim for some of their youthfulness, you will succeed.

2. You will not find anyone whose efforts are equal
To those which have continued, not ceasing for a moment.

3. An opinion, a cross upon the days, which he follows,
A manner which, whenever it interferes with our life, is good.

4. That brother of yours, I would sacrifice myself for him if he feels any sorrow,
With my soul, from that which he desires, and with vigor.

5. If he is from a noble Persian family in their abode of generosity,
While I am from Tayyi’ in the house of pedigree.

6. The differing of our positions does not harm us, and we have indeed
Become relatives in manners and in politeness.

7. When manners become similar and draw near,
The distance between non-Arab and Arab shrinks.

8. Convert to Islam while you are still veiled in blessings,
And live a praiseworthy life throughout the days and eras.

9. And let being cleared of what you used to suffer make you happy,
For the reward comes after that complaint and difficulty.

10. You have become lonely since you went away from a people who were your friends
When you visited them, so visit and do not go away.

11. Unless you are a king who is greeted,
For you are the son of noble, eminent kings.

12. And if you have turned away seeking to be rid of sickness,
Then you have shed blood that cures from dog-bite.