1. By an unjust oppressor who wrongs us
Without any fault of ours, in the deserts and settled lands,
١. وَظالِمٍ جائِرٍ بِالجَورِ يَظلِمُنا
مِن غَيرِ ذَنبٍ لَنا في البَدو والحضَرِ
2. We invoke curses upon him while the eyes of people sleep
And invocations are surely answered before dawn.
٢. نَدعو عَلَيهِ وَعَينُ الخلقِ نائِمةٌ
وَيُستَجابُ الدّعا لا شكّ في السحَرِ