1. As long as this day is followed by tomorrow
Do not deny that the old is made new again

2. When branches are not cut from their trees
We see others sprout and spread

3. This trusted one has gone and Muhammad rose
A successor, so Muhammad succeeded the Trusted One

4. An event has a white day in the eye
Through which a black day is unveiled in the heart

5. Whoever lived in this world, their heart was torn
With its sorrows, unless they show patience

6. If my eyes stay awake whenever they see tribulation
Then for all their life they do not sleep

7. Each day misfortunes raid us
Among us the lute says "I am Ahmad"

8. If one has no sword to unsheathe when meeting them
Then a coat of patience must be put on

9. The loss of a loved one is an affliction, the slightest of which
Is that which is compensated for what is missed

10. Our world was intent on justice, it took a hand from us
And gave us a hand in return

11. A substitute for his father has taken his place
So he is the one deferred to and sought

12. The Sublime did not groom a youth like Muhammad
Among the people, though it was accustomed to him

13. He was accustomed to authority from his youth, both of them
A habit to its owner, imposed on him

14. It saw his traits of nobility and perfection
A mystery you'd think was being worshipped

15. It is under his protection, not one to bend
From his door, not one to be expelled

16. A bedmate in his crib, a companion on his saddle
A sitting companion when he settles down

17. Flowing in the eyes of the discerning, but white-haired
Strangely, and in the eyes of onlookers, a young man

18. The eye of his envious enemy is dazzled
Like the rays of a sun avoided by the blind

19. A noble successor, most resembling his ancestor
To whom all creation bore witness

20. None were found like the Trusted one in his time
And today none are found like Muhammad