1. The Almighty commanded the neighbor to care for his neighbor
And all are neighbors of the Lord of mankind and abode
١. إنَّ المهيمن وصّى الجار بالجارِ
والكلُّ جارٌ لربِّ الناسِ والدارِ
2. So if his neighbor transgresses against him, he has
The choice of forgiveness or retribution in kind
٢. فإن تعدَّى عليه جارُه فله
العفوُ والأخذُ آثاراً بآثارِ
3. If he wills, he may punish him, or forgive with kindness
And forgiveness is the mark of one who heeds the Reciter
٣. إن شاءَ عاقبه أو يعف عن كرمٍ
والعفو شيمةُ من يصغي إلى القاري