The vestige of the house, which did not speak, confounded thee, until it spoke by means of signs, like one deaf and dumb. Verily, I kept my she-camel there long grumbling, with a yearning at the blackened stones, keeping and standing firm in their own places. It is the abode of a friend, languishing in her glance, submissive in the embrace, pleasant of smile. Oh house of 'Ablah situated at Jiwaa, talk with me about those who resided in you. Good morning to you, O house of 'Ablah, and be safe from ruin. And 'Ablah takes up her abode at Jiwaa; while our people went to Eazan, then to Mutathallam.