1. If you are straitened, then show patience,
For in patience does one find success,
١. إِنْ ضِقتَ ذَرعاً فَاِصطَبِرْ
فَالصّبرُ فيهِ يُنْجَحُ
2. And adversity for me is a blessing,
Through which the wise rejoice,
٢. وَالضّيقُ عِندي نِعمَةٌ
بِها اللَّبيبُ يَفرَحُ
3. If a door is closed, then be of good cheer,
For a thousand doors will open.
٣. لَو سُدَّ بابٌ فَاِنشرحْ
فَأَلفُ بابٍ يُفتحُ