إمامٌ في الركوعِ حكى هلالاً
ولكنْ في اعتدالٍ كالقضيبِ
My imam, in bowing, took on the likeness of a crescent;
But in his upright stance, he was like a slender rod.
وقالَ تلوتُ قلتُ الشمس حسْناً
وقالَ ختمتُ قلتُ على القلوبِ
He said, “I recited / followed.” I said, “The sun—in beauty.”
He said, “I finished / sealed.” I said, “Upon the hearts.”
Sol 5.6