1. The day he sat upon the days adorned it
With a planet whose radiance illuminated the world

2. My Lord named him Ismail and his father named him
Success, and God named him Al-Mansur

3. Justice is his principle, grace is his garment
Generosity is his trait, and distinction is his companion

4. He is the prince who shepherds his people
With favors, and God's eye watches over him

5. Whoever seeks pardon will find it from him
And whoever refuses and loves death, he will grant it

6. Bow in submission to him, O people, and consider
He is the sword with which God overwhelms

7. May God not have mercy on the free man who does not make peace with him
Nor torment the slave who does not forget him

8. So people live in his abundant shade blessed
May God support Tawfiq and watch over him