1. Sham is a bright abode
Adorned with beauty untold
١. الشّامُ دارٌ مُشرِقَهْ
بِحُسنِها منمّقَهْ
2. So abundant its fortunes
Expenses cannot withhold
٢. لكثرةٍ في خيرها
تضيقُ فيها النفقَهْ
3. If Qarun settled therein
His wealth he would have sold
٣. قارونُ لو حلّ بها
لَمالَه قد أنفقَهْ
4. And in need become of those
On whom alms can be bestowed
٤. وَصارَ مُحتاجاً لمَنْ
جازتْ عليهِ الصدَقهْ