1. From Al-Haram Al-Qudsi to Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa
We journeyed, and victory from the precinct of Al-Quds drew near

2. We came to protect the consecrated, while night lay asleep
Having pulled her garments over her, lest she should awake from her slumber

3. Vanguards of gleaming brilliance, the likes of which
Keep watch over the gloomy shadows in the dark of night

4. Now challenging the ostriches of the firmament, now and then
Racing the ostriches of the earth in fearful apprehension

5. Until the banners of the Holy Place became visible to the eye
And the sanctuary of the Sacred House was seen, free of pollution

6. We descended from the Sacred Valley to the shore
Upon a plot of land blessed by the Divine

7. There shone for us from the side of Al-Tur, radiantly
The light of a fire which had dispelled the darkness of confusion

8. That was no fire, but the brilliance of the All-Holy
Revealed to a heart emptied of speculation

9. Its light illuminated Mount Sinai once
And gave solace beforetime to Moses without senses

10. We heard with the inner heart a call from it, from One
Exalted above description or likeness to any created thing

11. And the Herald of Nearness called from the Court of Good Pleasure
"Rejoice! For the Opening is upon the fruits of the branches."

12. So joy to us, from the attendants on the right side of the sanctuary!
And joy to us, from the attendants in the precinct of Al-Quds!