ما لي أرَبٌ سواك مالي أرب

ما لي أرَبٌ سواك مالي أرب

يا من حسنت به وطابت حلب

يا من حسنت به وطابت حلب

I have no desire but you—no other desire.

I have no shelter but You, no shelter have I

O you through whom Aleppo became beautiful and pleasant.

O You by whom Haleb is graced and gratified

ما الحاجة أن أشرح ما أضمره

ما الحاجة أن أشرح ما أضمره

الله معذبي وأنت السبب

الله معذبي وأنت السبب

What need is there for me to explain what I conceal?

What need is there for me to explain my inner thoughts

God is my tormentor, and you are the cause.

God is my tormentor, and You are the cause