1. Fate decreed that we live according to destiny
So neither of us can be protected from that destiny

2. And since death is inevitable for those with a life span
There is little difference between long life and short

3. People rejoice in the death of one who caused harm
And grieve for one who benefited without harm

4. Like Nasir al-Din, a star that passed away and told
Stories, a full moon that fell from the heavens into a grave

5. They called him a star for his radiance on the horizon
And for being the most beautiful fruit on the branch

6. When does a blasphemer shine? When does one like him rise?
And who enjoys the meadows of life with his vigil?

7. For the son of Yusuf, the star of glory, I grieve
Is it not sad the loss of the glorious danger?

8. A star lived among his tribe
And died while he was honorable, not despised

9. He lived being praised by those who knew him
And after death he still deserves praise

10. It is right to weep and wail deeply for his loss
Rather, praise to the names and the young women

11. Tears flowed for him while mourning
On cheeks, even clothes, like rain

12. All eyes brimmed with tears just as
All hearts were clouded over with grief

13. He left achievements though he died in this life
That do not cease their effect after the eyes are gone

14. His virtues cannot be counted, a man of
Rare traits of character and supreme qualities

15. Those praises will forever enliven his memory
And one without memory is not respected

16. I swear by my right hand, his traits
Were, for all, beautiful beyond measure

17. His relatives weep for news of him
As strangers weep for him when they hear the news

18. And those who knew him, we asked about his ways
Did he have any shame except he was far from it?

19. All together they said, in general he had
All that is beautiful and free of all faults

20. No shame in him except for ignoring a poor man with what
Would sustain him forever, and ignoring a traveler with travels,

21. And his hastiness to help in every crisis
His readiness to help and give good news to people,

22. And his fear, piety, and devotion to his Creator
And that he was quick to do good deeds,

23. The only difference in life and thereafter
Is in good and evil deeds and their judgment,

24. He was a man of kindness and wisdom
Of intelligence, merit, and experience

25. Trustworthy and true to his word, prudent and keen
Lofty in manner, sublime in station, honorable in secrecy

26. He led the highly ranked of his people from a young age
And gained glory among them into old age

27. His elegy became history and grieving as
The dove grieves for its companion lost in the trees