1. O my people! Stop your slumber
And cease denying water to the thirsty pilgrim.

2. One state gives way to another as youth strides on,
And love is followed by detachment's rebellion.

3. A man lives as he pleases, not as others desire,
Nor can guidance divert him on an errant day.

4. And a man endures the blows of fate and before them
Foolish, boastful youth who think themselves glorious.

5. Some censure his passion, feigning sympathy:
"How long will his heart keep suffering this torment?"

6. But how can a heart forget its Salma, its love,
Like embers that glow between fiery logs?

7. To you, leader of mankind from Yathrib's valley,
Noble brother, ready to aid the needy, we came

8. Since generosity is your nature,
And your door has never been closed to the seeker.

9. You gave people more than any leader before,
In righteous deeds, not vainglory's ostentation.

10. You rose to lead, but did not countermand
The rule of your predecessor, following his path.

11. When you assumed command, you shielded it well,
Supporting it truly, no weak prop of kingdom.

12. You made Hisham and al-Walid your storehouses,
Pillars of the covenant, trustworthy and firm.

13. And you resolved that Sulayman rule righteously-
Who holds to God, finds Him his guide.