1. The Commander of the Faithful without command
And his army's leader created trouble

2. And Ibn Quray'ah the judge has a story
That would make even vegetables shiver

3. As for the Chief Justice, he has terrible flaws
He was dismissed and money was made lawful for him

4. And this minister from way back when
It's enough if you understand my hint

5. If the ministry is from our time
We've reserved it for the Sheikh of Banu Hararah

6. And we said, O Sons of Isaac, relax
Humility has come upon authority and ministry

7. And the portents of the Hour have come together
The poor hyena has scared the young lion

8. And of the signs, there remains only
The ascent of the little bull onto the minaret