1. The city of knowledge, or a blessed abode
Or a temple of the majesty of knowledge, or a sanctuary,

2. Or did America realize while she was doing good
That knowledge is blameworthy for the people of prohibition.

3. Beirut built the house of knowledge, the university,
How good is its building and its fortress and pyramid.

4. In it guests - the banner of knowledge - shaded it.
How excellent is the army, but the knowledge is more excellent!

5. The soldiers of the Caliph, accomplished due to their excellence,
For his kingdom the two signs: the sword and the pen.

6. And how many a hand does the Lord of Nada, Abdulhamid, have
Above praise, even if time is a mouth.

7. The Caliph of God, may God make his state endure,
Surround it with might, glory, and greatness.

8. The College of the East - the East is proud
To raise your place in it the Arabs and non-Arabs.

9. So every door is like the door of Jerusalem sought
And every corner like the corner of the House frequented.

10. Your right is at least that its vessels
Come to you swifly when the foot is not brisk.

11. You have not ceased being a light for your family, and not lacked
Harmony among you - the religions and nations.

12. They came to you by the path of knowledge and were awakened
And people the most alert when they know.

13. The youth of the East in the house of knowledge therein
The East smiles at your striving.

14. Situations change and days pass
And distresses continue after them, blessings.

15. What is mine I expend in sincere advice for the brothers
Sincere advice, even if it makes you suspect.

16. Three things, one who attains them attains the favors of eternity -
God, knowledge, and history - so seize them!