1. An arrival, but I do not say a happy one,
And a kingdom, though long-lasting, will perish.

2. You went far away while people's faces smiled,
And you returned while deep sorrow filled my heart.

3. You pass by us with no glance our way,
No loving heart among these loving hearts.

4. Why celebrations - are there glorious deeds
That bring joy? Or a worthy endeavor of yours?

5. If no command, then why processions?
And if no prohibition, then why soldiers?

6. Your arrival reminds us of days when
Calamities from your ancestors came unto us.

7. Macedonia's arrows struck us, inflicting
Severe wounds that brought much affliction.

8. But when you left, you became tyrants, and thus
When Turks rule, calamity is spread.

9. How much innocent blood was shed,
And how much that blood the graves secured!

10. How many corpses the sea belly held -
Bodies torn, their guts ripped and injured!

11. How unity of nations was shattered
And a towering palace in the land destroyed!

12. How the great men among us were led in chains,
Collapsing under the weight of shackles and bonds!

13. None of you walked the path of justice,
None tread the course of integrity.

14. It is as if the king's palace lies in ruins
From injustice - and clear injustice destroys.

15. The owl mourns its ruins, lamenting
With a grieving melody at its collapse.

16. Al-Abbas, you hope to become the caliph,
As your fathers wanted and your ancestors sought.

17. Oh, if only our world would disappear, and we
In earth's belly were when you ruled!

18. Al-Abbas, do not grieve for the kingdom, for
This sadness brings no benefit or reprieve.

19. Al-Abbas, the rule is now in just hands
That ward off evil and strongly defend.

20. Though fate's eyelid and sharp teeth once raged,
Today it gently flows, appeased.

21. Britain, your command still prevails
And your shadow stretches across Egypt's plains.

22. May unity prevail, organized and just,
And injustice flee, exiled and distraught!

23. Would a wolf dare tread with its paw
A den where fierce lions abound?

24. You have occupied this land, and it flourishes
With justice renewed - a fresh, welcomed dress.

25. Whenever I see your flags fluttering
On Egyptian soil, I rejoice, gladness abounds!