رأى قصدكم في الهدى أبلجا

فنحوكم عن رجا عرجا

I saw your intention for guidance as shining bright,

So I hurried hopefully toward you.

فلم يلق باب الرضا منكم

ولا الجود عن مرتج مرتجا

But I did not find the door of contentment with you

Nor generous gifts from a refuge full of hope.

وأصبح من فضلكم كلما

جنى وأتى مستجيراً نجا

And I found through your virtue whenever

I gathered and came seeking protection - I was saved.

فلا أمن إلا لمن أمكم

وعاذ بأبوابكم والتجا

So there is no safety except for one whom you protect

And takes refuge at your gates, drawing near.