1. Stop and ask the slope, the slope of sand and shrubs,
About the group that left its plains,

2. And ask the land about the inhabitants of its valley,
And about Saad and how they were and what they were.

3. She appeared with the departing travelers at dawn,
Leading them, following the caravans.

4. Radiant, with prominent cheeks, dressed
In the garb of youth, fresh and lively.

5. Displaying her beauty, so that if she travels,
She shows beauty that captivates the hearts of onlookers.

6. A lively camel carrying her, how much it protected her
With its strong, full arms.

7. Oh, how I love her! Her love has stolen
Our hearts, minds and thoughts from us.

8. She shoots hearts with an arrow whenever she glances
With her eyes or blinks her eyelids.

9. As soon as she called out to me, she left
My heart to the army of passion and fervor.

10. A longing voice kept me awake at night
When I heard its melody and tunes.

11. They marched on, and the passing breeze carried them,
Swaying the branches of the trees.

12. I wish the gentle winds would bring news
Of the people of bliss, and of bliss and blissful ones,

13. And of the homes where we used to flirt with
Their beautiful gazelles, like gazelles.

14. Oh soul, do not long for one with power,
Lest great profit becomes a loss.

15. Not every fire is like the fire whose warmth
Moses felt from the side of the Mount.

16. Nor is there insight in this world except the insight
Of Nuhan son of Qahtan.

17. A sea, even if it rivals the Nile at its flood,
Would be a deluge on land.

18. You see them being generous when they descend,
Like a duty, like faiths.

19. A rain, but its downpour
Only benefits the fertile pastures.

20. And a warrior whose prey was never
Anything but the horsemen by the valley.

21. His leadership revived justice in the kingdom,
Giving us security and faith.

22. O most eloquent of people in speech and most
Generous by nature and greatest in rank!

23. Take from the speech of an eloquent man who
Came to you with words that make you forget the words of lightning.

24. I am a man who only hopes to attain scattered pearls
For their owners, whether mighty or weak.

25. Were it not for you I would not come covering long distances,
Nor would I leave family, children and homeland.

26. So wear the cloak of praise in every stance,
And drag the train of glory behind you.