1. My yearning for Alexandria
A country whose nobility has vanished

2. Just as its generosity has vanished
It was beautiful but its people made it ugly

3. Its splendor is darkness because of them
A people who if you wake them up

4. To the virtues of character, they sleep
A people who if the generous sit

5. On the carpet of honor, they stand
Their permissibility is, because of their stinginess

6. Haraam in every issue
A people who if you ask them for food

7. On Eid Al-Fitr, they fast