إِذا لَم يَكُن لِلمَرءِ عَقلٌ فَإِنَّهُ

وَإِن كانَ ذا مالٍ عَلى الناسِ هَيِّنُ

Without a mind one is worthless,

Though he may have riches that make him fearless,

وَإِن كانَ ذا عَقلٍ أُجِلَّ لِعَقلِهِ

وَأَفضَلُ عَقلٍ عَقلُ مَن يَتَدَيَّنُ

But he with a mind is truly blessed,

And the best mind is one seeking nearness to God.