1. My heart is weakened by estrangement
Yet still finds pleasure in affection's trace

2. He says to me in sad refrain
Like a wilted leaf in poor health

3. Reproaching me in gentle tones
Purer than a string of pearls

4. Egypt is not like Damascus
You have sold guidance for misguidance

5. I said, amazing things have happened
Of the strangest forms

6. I seek honor like the crescent moon
That would not have reached its peak without the journey to perfection

7. How can I leave my work
When it is the capital of my worth

8. Reforming my state reforms the plentiful, abundant religion
Why would I abandon a kingdom

9. That my hopes have ruled
O supporter of the faith, my heart

10. Is confused and distracted over it