1. How much hardship whose relief follows after
The night of great calamity ripped open at its dawn

2. And how much gloom has Allah dispelled
With His grace, not man's might and schemes

3. And an ambition no luxury can deter
From the heights, for love of ease and laziness

4. Glory is attained only by the dauntless
Who knows and recognizes that honor lies in effort

5. A generous soul, when it flashed like lightning
His hands poured heavy rain from passing clouds