I saw a dervish rubbing his head on the threshold of the Kaaba and saying: O Forgiving! O Merciful! You know what comes from an unjust, ignorant person.

I have brought the excuse for my shortcomings in service,

For I have no reliance on obedience.

Sinners repent from sin,

The knowers seek forgiveness from worship.

Worshippers seek the reward of obedience, and merchants the price of their goods. I, the servant, have brought hope, not obedience, and I have come begging, not trading.

Deal with me as You are worthy (of).

I saw a beggar at the door of the Kaaba

Who was saying and weeping sweetly.

I do not say accept my obedience,

Draw the pen of forgiveness across my sin.