قد قلت حين افاض أحمد سيبه
يا شقوة المتشبهين بأحمد
I said, when Ahmad poured forth his bounty:
I said, when Ahmad poured forth his bounty:
Alas for those who seek to imitate Ahmad!
Oh, the misery of those who model themselves after Ahmad!
يشرون مثل جياده وعبيده
افيقدرون على ابتياع السؤدد
They buy the like of his steeds and his slaves—
They buy steeds and slaves like his;
but can they purchase greatness?
Can they then purchase nobility?
Sol 6.1