1. When you hear the flute played well by a musician
So he can blow into it, consider and gain insight
١. إذا ما سمعت النايَ سوّاه منشدٌ
لينفخ فيه فاعتبر واكتسب حالا
2. And respond to it on the day of the meeting which
Will correct your soul with revelation and devotion
٢. وقابل به يوم المقابلة التي
تصحح منك النفس كشفاً وإقبالا
3. And leave behind the people of vain amusement for it is forbidden
To them as they have said though their words be prolonged
٣. ودع عنك أهل اللهو فهو محرم
عليهم كما قالوا وإن قولهم طالا
4. For Adam is the flute of God, made well by Him
The breath in it His spirit, as the two have told
٤. فآدم ناي الله سواه نافخاً
من الروح فيه روحه مثل ما قالا
5. And He manifested from it the names as a teacher
Angels spoke to them in it with words
٥. وقد أظهر الأسماء منه معلماً
ملائكة أبدوا لهم فيه أقوالا
6. And after this when its merit was made clear
They willingly bowed to it, and attained hopes
٦. ومن بعد ذا لما تبين فضله
له سجدوا طوعاً فنالوه آمالا
7. Take this advice and understand, my son, my words
And fulfill for the people of signs examples
٧. خذ الأمر وافهم يا ابن ودي مقالتي
وحقق لأصحاب الإشارة أمثالا