1. Each day we face hardship after hardship
We have no livelihood, no surplus goods

2. Tell Sa'id, may God make his ancestors prosper,
He's exhausted, his rope is almost broken

3. And when we hope for help from you, please provide
For we know your virtuous, generous ways

4. Do not make excuses that you're too busy
We depend on you though you have much to do

5. Do not shun us for any reason, though never
Has your dismissal diminished you in our eyes