ولَوْ ولَّوا قليلَ الفقهِ فيهِ

مداراةٌ ودينٌ ما جزعْنا

If only they had a little understanding

It would be mere diplomacy and faith, we wouldn't despair

وكان يهونُ ما نلقى ولكنْ

تعالَوا فانظروا مع مَنْ وقعنا

And what we face would be easier, but

Come and see with whom we have collided