1. The father sees his son's perfection
Competing for the highest and transcending the lowliest

2. The love of King Nasser for his son Muhammad
Was not a fanciful love without meaning

3. Rather, his insight decided for him
That among his sons he had prestige

4. He saw in him a child, whenever his grandfather
Saw in his son the finest qualities

5. And the noble father has insight into his son
He is assured whenever suspicion leaves him

6. When a man's branch is the title of his progeny
The most deserving son is the one you love

7. Presided happily over his book while still young
And the pen of glory is upon his carpet

8. Its pens have adorned his right hand
When he says "In the name of God" the Most High says to him

9. Blessings and beautiful names be upon you
And when he began to shape the letters

10. The heads of glory leaned toward him and listened closely
Seek refuge in God as he traces them

11. And memorizes them in wording and understands their meaning
When he writes them on the tablet, glances smile at him

12. Congratulating him on what is near and far
Al-Mahdi acknowledges that his knowledge

13. Is more eloquent and purer than his teacher's mind
Al-Maqy wishes that their blackness

14. Would be ink and the rest their written text
The pens have certainly boasted about preceding

15. His paralyzed hand and withered fingers
It is true that the sword and spear are subordinate

16. To what he initiates with them then discontinues
Their superiority over the sword and spear is not hidden

17. And their companionship to the hand is greater still
Some were angry at the sword and rebelled

18. So we said to them, desist, your corruption is from us
Were it not for their abundant share

19. They would not have broken even in a deal with the spear
With it Ahmad begins his missions in war

20. As if he does not fear mankind or jinn
But in the pens there is a secret, if they yield

21. They change a people from their fear into safety
If they become angry, victory is for the sword and spear

22. They are servants, no doubt, who match them rank for rank
Tell them wait, soon you will shatter

23. When his hand excels at striking and stabbing
Do not hurry out of longing for Muhammad's hand

24. You are not needed on the day of hardship
Rather, he initiates with you what is

25. More important, and everything in its proper place
The eloquent pen is more deserving of his hand

26. When he finishes with it, then wait for permission
Neither the sword nor spear should fear loss

27. With one who sees none but them as refuge
His spear must meet the armor of enemies

28. And his sword strike them two by two
O king of religion and son of its kings

29. No king not borne of a king begets a prince like you
I congratulate you on your deed, young lion

30. Though you cannot be described fully or partially
Yours is the highest office, valor and brilliance

31. And excellent praise, reputation, and finest manners