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The fragrance wafted generously from Ma'n's grave,

نفحت مكافئا عن قبر معن

1. The fragrance wafted generously from Ma'n's grave,
To us, from your bounty of which you are liberal.

١. نَفَحتَ مُكافِئاً عَن قَبرِ مَعنٍ
لَنا مِمّا تَجودُ بِهِ سِجالا

2. You hastened the gift, O son of Yaḥyā,
With a payment, not intending any delay.

٢. فَعَجَّلتَ العَطِيَّةَ يا اِبنَ يَحيى
بِتَأدِيَةٍ وَلَم تُرِدِ المِطالا

3. So, a generous one rewarded the echo of Ma'n,
With the most generous tranquility you dispensed.

٣. فَكافَأَ عَن صَدى مَعنٍ جَوادٌ
بِأَجوَدِ راحَةِ بَذَلت نَوالا

4. Khālid built for you, and your father Yaḥyā,
A building in virtues that will not be attained.

٤. بَني لَكَ خالِدٌ وَأَبوكَ يَحيى
بِناءً في المَكارِمِ لَن يُنالا

5. As if the Barmakis with all the wealth
Their hands generously give, will avail wealth.

٥. كَأَنَّ البَرمَكِيَّ بِكُلِّ مالٍ
تَجودُ بِهِ يَداهُ يُفيدُ مالا