1. The livelihood you seek
Is like a shadow that walks with you.
١. مَثَلُ الرِّزقِ الَّذي تَطلُبهُ
مَثَلُ الظِّلِّ الَّذي يَمْشِي مَعَكْ
2. You cannot grasp it by pursuing,
Yet turn away, and it will follow you.
٢. أَنَْت لَا تُدْرِكُهُ مُتَّبِعًا
فَإِذا وَلَّيْتَ عَنْهُ تَبِعَكْ