عجباً من أحبابنا وانقيادي

عجباً من أحبابنا وانقيادي

طوعهم إن شفوا وإن أقرضوني

طوعهم إن شفوا وإن أقرضوني

How wondrous are our loved ones—and my submission,

I marvel at our beloveds, and at my submission

obedient to them if they wish, even if they cut me down.

To their will, whether they heal me or lend to me.

ما رضاهم إلا بسخط سواهم

ما رضاهم إلا بسخط سواهم

في هواهم وحبذا إن رضوني

في هواهم وحبذا إن رضوني

Their pleasure is won only through the displeasure of all besides them

Their approval comes only with the displeasure of others

at my love for them—and how sweet, if they are pleased with me.

In loving them—and how wonderful if they approve of me!