1. I came to the door of my tormentor
Seeking union and closeness
١. قَد جِئتُ بابَ مُعذِّبي
أَرجو الوِصالَ وَالاِقتِرابْ
2. But found there a guard
With a whip of torment in his hand
٢. فَرَأيتُ فيهِ حاجِباً
في كَفّه سَوْطُ العذابْ
3. Never has the light of dawn
Touched him uncloaked by its veil
٣. ما خِلتُهُ شمسَ الضُّحى
حَتّى تَوارَت بِالحِجابْ