1. No soul was ever born or nursed
No soul was ever adorned or enjoyed

2. The provisions of our days were never predetermined
To be straitened or expanded

3. Except to be summoned at its appointed time
Until, when summoned, it hastily responds

4. Alas, O Ahmad, your daughter's death should cause little grief
Since she was a trust briefly left in your care

5. Why, then, not show the marks of acceptance
Now that she has been taken back