Imruʾ al-Qays · Complete work
Verse 5
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5. وُقُوْفاً بِهَا صَحْبِي عَلَّي مَطِيَّهُمُيَقُوْلُوْنَ:لاَ تَهْلِكْ أَسَىً وَتَجَمَّلِ
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5. My companions halted their mounts there beside me,saying: Do not destroy yourself with grief. Endure with grace.
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5. My companions halted their mounts there beside me,saying, “Do not destroy yourself with grief. Bear it with dignity.”