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واعقد حبال وصالنا يا ظالم

Leave off breaking my affection with intent,

Cease deliberately breaking the bond of my affection,

And tie again the cords of our accord, my cruel one.

And tie fast the cords of our union, O cruel one.

ولترجعن أردته أو لم ترد

كرها لما قال الفقيه العالم

Whether you wish it or no, you must return to me

For you shall surely return, whether you will it or not,

In spite of what the learned jurist did explain.

In spite of all that the learned jurist has proclaimed.