1. "Abu Ali" wait! How can you leave us
When we most need guidance?!
١. أَبَا عَلِيٍّ" تَمَهَّلْ ! كَيْفَ تَتْرُكُنا
ونَحْنُ في أَحْوَجِ الأَوْقاتِ لِلرَّشَدِ ؟!
2. You were always sound of judgment if asked
In times of distress and tribulation for help
٢. وأَنْتَ فينا سَديدُ الرَّأْيِ إِنْ سَأَلُوا
في لَيْلَةِ الضِّيقِ والضَّرَّاءِ عَنْ مَدَدِ
3. How valiant you were in every issue
For people in times of problems in the country!
٣. كَمْ كُنْتَ ذَا نَخْوَةٍ في كُلِّ مَسْأَلَةٍ
لِلنَّاسِ في مَوْقِفِ الإِشْكالِ في البَلَدِ !
4. "Qana" weeps for you, as do the generous ones
For you were always truthful in your support
٤. تَبْكيكَ "قانا" ويَبْكيكَ الكِرامُ بِها
فَطالَما كُنْتَ فِيهِمْ صادِقَ السَّنَدِ
5. My heart weeps for you to my eyes, so much joy
Did I find in your sweet company in the days of carefree youth!
٥. يَبْكيكَ قَلْبي إِلى عَيْني،فَكَمْ فَرِحَا
بِأُنْسِكَ العَذْبِ في عَهْدِ الصِّبَا الغَرِدِ !
6. To you my prayers for peace
Upon the memory of you perfumed forever!
٦. إِلَيْكَ مِنِّي دُعاءٌ بِالسَّلامِ عَلَى
ذِكْراكَ مَخْضوبَةً بِالطِّيْبِ لِلْأَبدِ!
7. O bosom friend I do not forget our affection
It will remain the comfort of my soul and body
٧. يا صاحِبَ الوُدِّ لا أنْسَى مَودَّتَنا
وسَوْفَ تَبْقَى عَزاءَ الرُّوحِ والجَسَدِ
8. May the Lord of the heavens reward you
For every act of kindness, deeds and children!
٨. جَزاكَ رَبُّ السَّما عَنْ كُلِّ مَكْرُمَةٍ
مِنْ صالِحِ الخُلْقِ والأَعْمالِ والوَلَدِ !