1. A leader's deeds for his people suffice
As fair witness if he rules justly.
١. كفى بفعال امرئٍ عالمٍ
على أهلِه عادِلاً شاهِدا
2. I see for them a helper, a defender,
Unlike tired, idle defenders.
٢. أَرى لَهُم طارِفاً مُؤنِقا
وَلا يُشبِه الطَّارِفُ التالِدا
3. He grants you wealth which is yours already
And you're given one percent in fees.
٣. يُمَنّ عَلَيكُم بِأَموالِكُم
وَتُعطَونَ من مائَة واحِدا
4. So do not praise God gratefully
If your enemies get praised too.
٤. فَلا حمد اللَّه مُستَبصِرا
يَكون لأَعدائِكُم حامِدا
5. You favored your partner sitting still
Just as a father favors his son.
٥. فضلتَ قَسيمَك في قُعددٍ
كَما فَضلَ الوالِدُ الوالِدا