1. My consolation, do not despair and turn to me
Death's prolonged share has come to me

2. My son lies on my heart and eyes as though
He took shelter hostage to stones and a confidant to my heart

3. As though after Muhammad's death I am a stranger
And death after him is not strange to us

4. I was patient with the best young man, his loss pained me
Had I not feared God, my wailing would have been prolonged

5. By my life, I would have prevented Muhammad's death
If death could be swayed by any healer

6. I do not anguish for something bound to pass whose grief is so widespread
From my wellsprings and destination of youth

7. So I show endurance outwardly
Oh, what a sad heart lies within me

8. The cooing of doves reminds me of his parting
As does the weeping of young and mature women

9. I have a lesson in every day I do not exhaust
So I can be granted patience or remission of sins

10. To God I complain of a need grown old
Upon a tender heart not prone to doubts

11. Death called him so he answered its summons
To God belongs the caller and respondent

12. I cower before the calamities of fate, frightened
As if my heart flies in the wings of adversity

13. I wonder at the quick pace of death toward him
Had it been up to me, I would not have been surprised

14. I was pained when my son's kindling caught fire
And every kin cast worries upon me

15. I had hoped that Muhammad would suffice
As a valiant horseman and orator for us

16. His lasting was like a bride's bouquet
Vanished after the flowering and fragrance of boughs

17. Tall, long-armed, straight like an honorable
Sword, not pretending, made others buckle

18. He went ahead while the perfume of one who departed
In the tracks of those who passed, led a willing camel

19. We are but flocks of the past, the days'
Random strokes sometimes hitting and sometimes missing

20. We hope to live a despicable life
That harmed our bodies and hearts

21. No life is good if grief does not cease
At the loss of bliss or the leaving of a beloved

22. When I wish, sights of slain youths visit me
Young and old around me