Though I had sinned the sins of all mankind,
I know Thou would'st to mercy be inclined;
Thou sayest, «I will help in time of need»
One needier than I where wilt Thou find?
333. C. L. N. A. I. J. The waw in 'afw is a consonant, and therefore takes kasra for the izafat, without the intervention of conjunctive ya.
Am I a wine-bibber? What if I am?
Gueber or infidel? Suppose I am?
Each sect miscalls me, but I heed them not,
I am my own, and, what I am, I am.
334. C. L. N. A. I. J. Zan i khud for azan i khud, «my own property.»
All my life long from drink I have not ceased,
And drink I will to-night on Kadr's feast;
And throw my arms about the wine-jar's neck,
And kiss its lip, and clasp it to my breast!
335. C. L. N. A. I. J. Kadr the night of power. Koran, xcvi. 1.