1. They put their trust in an earthly king
While souls put all their trust in God

2. A king whose rule brings wealth to naught
Yet leaves the wise man un distressed

3. A king whose awesome threats of war
Strike terror in the bravest breasts

4. The sword is his companion while
The noble shun him in disgust

5. O Abbasid race, God wills it not
That you should endlessly rule us

6. To you through all eternity
The kingdom shall a captive be