| I complained to Waki’ about my poor memory | So guide me to abandon sins. |
| He told me that knowledge is light. | And the light of God is not bestowed upon a sinner. |
Oh, woe to my heart, I care nothing more after today.
| Oh, woe to the heart after today, it cares nothing! |
| The memory of a beloved one in some part of the land has troubled him. |
| Sulayma said, "I see you are depressed today." |
| And after me, I saw that the gray hair had marred my head. |
| And he was confused after the blackness of his head, his hair was turned black. |
| Like the hem of a silk garment when you spread out its fringe. |
| And a lookout post where eagles inhabit its summit. |
| I looked down upon him, his face radiant, and my soul was filled with awe. |
| Intentionally, to observe what blessings the atmosphere holds. |
| So, a gazelle is coming from it, and its unmarried inhabitants. |
| I descended to a saddled camel. |
| Their hair was disheveled, as if there were a forest above them. |
| When we mounted, we lifted them up with a great swaying. |
| Until we contained livestock and then their owners. |
Nibras Al-Madih
| This is a poem praising his good memory. |
| The meaning of pride is elevated when we come to meet him. |
| In you, generosity is a refuge of hope. |
| Our hearts were heavy, so we opened the door to his right. |
| Noble and brave, and in you lies the vastness of the dream. |
| With wisdom, the face and countenance shine. |
| She walks with humility and her morals are radiant. |
| People elevate you, each according to their piety. |
| Noble lineage and a pure, glorious reputation |
| Its fragrant history is still alive today. |
| A wise leader when called upon by his nation |
| He answered the call with unparalleled determination. |
| He gives and blossoms, planting goodness in our hands. |
| And he does something if his strength weakens |
| A sound statement, and his vision is evident in times of crisis. |
| Light is a guide when darkness prevails. |
| Hearts yearn to see him smiling |
| Kindness is in his actions and gentleness is his reward. |
| O Gatherer of praise, O Source of generosity |
| With pride we raise our banners and proclaim our cause |
| This is praise, and truth is evident in it. |
| And love writes what its whispers conceal. |
| We follow in his footsteps and preserve his legacy. |
| A faithful promise if he calls to his pasture |
| He remains an example, and we will cherish his memory in the days to come. |
A poem by Hamidan Al-Turki
| O Lord, all praise is due to You when the dawn of certainty breaks forth. |
| And the long, dark night, silent for years, finally gave way to dawn. |
| Hamidan returned in the company of the pious and the faithful. |
| He walks confidently, and his step is a beacon for those who seek guidance. |
| Twenty-odd years in captivity under injustice and oppressors |
| Patience and calling to God are the way of the heart, the provision of the righteous. |
| What the shackles of oppression have prevented, there is neither a barrier nor a strong gate. |
| And the heart raises its whispered prayer with those who bow and prostrate. |
| Until the promised relief came to him, the promise of the patient. |
| Then the light of God flowed, illuminating the path of those years. |
| And those shackles broke from two pure hands |
| And the house of patience shook for an age, like the house of the devout. |
| That companion, the pearl of the faithful covenant, the crown of the righteous |
| The family bonds were strengthened under the banner of the steadfast. |
| She raised her sons with her pure wisdom, a righteous people. |
| Go forth and pray, never tiring, the hope of the faithful. |
| Until He bestowed upon her the reward of the righteous, out of His grace and kindness. |
| The pain melted away when the trustworthy one embraced her. |
| Her cheeks beamed like a holiday on the day of returnees. |
| And souls blossomed with smiles like the garden of conquerors. |
| The people of Saudi Arabia cheered him on, rejoicing. |
| And they filled the horizon with recitations and praises of the grateful. |
| They said: With hardship comes ease, a promise from the Lord of the Worlds. |
| These glad tidings will never leave the hearts of the truthful. |
| And praise resounds, then whispers in the hearts of the believers. |
| Proceed with confidence, for the Lord of the Throne is the supporter of the oppressed. |
A poem about the homeland
| O my homeland, O source of faith and inspiration |
| In you, the Two Holy Mosques shine a light of mercy that spreads harmony. |
| Mecca and the Sacred House are sacred sites that cannot be violated. |
| And the city of Tayyiba guides hearts to peace. |
| In your green banner is a lofty glory and order |
| And justice in your glorious courts is a rule that cannot be violated. |
| O Qibla of the world and haven of every yearning heart |
| We find the embrace of the morning breeze and harmony |
| And the Hijaz tells of its history, the path of the generous. |
| And on its shores, the boats whisper melodies |
| The East is adorned with palm trees, deserts, and clouds. |
| And the quarter in your spacious embrace, visions become dreams |
| And the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques sponsors your tolerant approach and commitment. |
| The people around the green flag represent revival and respect. |
| We move forward and build a civilization for life that will endure through the ages. |
| We will protect your security and your land, and we will defend you always. |
| And you see hearts blossoming with love and passion at your call. |
| In every path of your lands, a valiant youth rises |
| The founder's glory in your footsteps leads us forward |
| O my homeland, your promise is in my blood, a dawn of glory and peace. |
I thought you were something else
| I thought you were something else; I thought you were my safety. | Your honesty has become a habit, and time has run out for us. |
| I didn't know you were being distant and that you were harsher than separation. | I have no feelings left, I have no words left. |
| Every day I say, maybe tomorrow Tayyub will come back to me | But my heart's hopes were dashed, and reproach began to plague me. |
| All I asked for was your presence, all I wanted was for you to stay. | But time gave you a chance, and your heart turned away, choosing distance. |
| What do you want me to complain to you about? Wounds that won't heal. | Neither my sorrow at your coldness nor my patience at your rejection |
| I have no feelings left, I have no words left. | |
| I said, "May God be with you," out of anger, not contentment. | But my heart's dignity is more precious than any remaining longing. |
I speak to my people collectively, without exception or euphemism.
| I speak to all my people without exception or euphemism. | Abu Ja`far is the sea of glory and the rain of the clouds. |
| The Arab youth called upon in times of peace for generosity | And its knight, called upon in war to stab |
| A cloud that gives rain, a fire that rages. | He possesses the strength of an Indian in the swaying of a branch. |
| We sought refuge in His kindness, as if we | Because of our protection there, we took refuge in a fortress. |
| He obeyed the Almighty in every decree she issued. | So distance yourself from what you distance yourself from, and bring near what you bring near. |
| The month of Rabi' has a blessing that cannot be fully repaid. | Praise is due, and even if we were to offer many times more praise, we would still still be grateful. |
| We are safe from the vicissitudes of time after fearing them. | He has, and after fear, he finds solace in security. |
| The days passed in it and came | The nights are ugly, yet they are beautiful. |
| The next morning, he was released from his prison by the sea. | I never imagined that the sea could be forbidden in a prison. |
| And he has no crime but forgiveness. | If the perpetrator is held accountable for some of what he has committed |
| His resolve wavered in the iron. | Iron is worn down by its rough sides. |
| The sadness of days that passed over a hill | So they were uprooted like soft, supple wood. |
| The vicissitudes of time have not weakened that resolve. | And nothing bad could shake that pillar. |
| And when the dawn of certainty appeared and the truth was revealed | It is the darkness of the night, far removed from the suspicion of doubt. |
| He appeared to us from his prison while he was out | The sun's rays emerging from the side of the cloud. |
| It overflows, just as the clouds overflow, in succession. | Its showers, with their downpour and their rain |
| Muhammad, live for the noble deeds that have been chosen. | Your hands and the high glory which you build |
| How many a white hand from you has no hand at all? | And from a radiant favor from You, without obligation |
oudy
| Return, Fawz, for spring has returned. |
| And my heart was consumed by the pangs of sorrow. |
| Why does she always turn away whenever I try to win? |
| She spoke to me and said, "The appointment is tomorrow." |
| Oh, my longing is burning! |
| And the boy is certainly bound by a promise |
| Despite myself, I lived far away from you. |
| Far away, there beyond the walls of the homeland |
| Whenever I complained to my companions about the separation |
| My friend turned away from me and became sad. |
| I'm sorry for my youthful recklessness. |
| Forgive me, may God curse trials. |
| I was a lost and deluded wanderer |
| I have no homeland on earth. |
| I left home and family together |
| When the trials intensified |
| Then she emigrated to the farthest reaches of the land. |
| What they said is incomprehensible if a person speaks gibberish. |
| Then I returned after a while, full of regret. |
| I long for the meeting, even if time is long. |
| She says, "Where is the memory of your youth?" |
| After we grew old and became frail |
| .. |
| Where are those promises and pledges from us? |
| Our families left us, and the caravan abandoned us. |
| And clouds with thunder and lightning |
| The rain abandoned it and it did not produce clouds. |
| And we complained about the hardship of the days of the siege |
| There is hardship or shortage of supplies |
| And alienation without any good to be expected |
| Sleeplessness has kept my eyes awake |
| Such is time, a ruin of events. |
| Ignorant is he who is deceived by his promise or feels secure |
| No true friend keeps his promise |
| There is no trustworthy companion on the path. |
| I have become a tourist in the universe |
| There is no one on the earth who lives |
| And I accepted the role when I played it |
| My heart finds peace in whatever fate decrees. |
| Nostalgia drives me to the sky of Baghdad |
| In the Karkh district, my heart is entrusted |
| .. |
| Come back so I can tell you about alienation. |
| And hadiths from the land of Yemen |
| From the land of Bilqis, which I traversed |
| From Saada to the Sea of Aden |
| So that we may converse in pure friendship |
| They were far away, and days of hardship befell them. |
| Our lives that have gone to waste |
| We no longer have anything we can call a homeland. |