1. A stranger said to the Prophet, "I am a stranger,
Hungry, I have come to you seeking refuge."

2. The Chosen One wept and said, "A stranger!
Let there be no hardship for a stranger in my abode."

3. Ali said, "I will host the stranger."
"Go rewarded," he told the guest.

4. The Prophet's cousin said, "We have a little extra food."
He said, "That will be sufficient," though it was meager.

5. "Prepare it, for God may make little into plenty,"
Then she blew out the lamp so he wouldn't see her

6. And emptied her pantry to fill his dish.
The guest struggled to grasp morsels in the dark

7. As the host pointed him toward the feast.
The angels of God were amazed by you

8. And you pleased the All-Aware, the Subtle.
He told them, "They prefer others over themselves,"

9. And said, "That is tremendous virtue."