قَلَمُ الْمَحَاسِنِ خَطَّ نُونَ عِذَارِهِ

أَوَ مِثْلَ حُلَّتِهِ يُحَاكُ بِلاَ عَلَمْ

The pen of beauty has drawn the N of his charm,

The Pen of Beauty inscribed the 'Nun' of his cheek's soft line,

Or is it a garment woven without a loom?

For can a robe like his be woven without a distinguishing sign?

لاَ تَتَّقُوا عَيْناً تُصِيبُ جَمَالَهُ

فَاللهُ عَوَّذَهُ بِنُونٍ وَالْقَلَمْ

Do not fear an eye that perceives his beauty,

Fear not the envious eye that seeks to strike his lovely face,

For God has protected him with the N and the pen.

For God has shielded him with 'Nun and the Pen' and grace.