1. They told me you exceed in your praise
I said no, praise is due to the virtuous

2. And they chided me for praising the Exalted One
Whose worth transcends what I say and excels

3. He is a rain and we thank Him as
A garden that brings forth flowers, we do not excel

4. You have not ceased being in the shade of a protector
And at the peak of glory that excels

5. My poetry was adorned by my praise of the son of the Sultan
As the spear was adorned by its smooth blade

6. And it is impossible for creation to rival Him
My poetry is but sandals on His feet

7. Say to those who aspire to compete with Him in character
Can racers compete with steeds?

8. Or can the unproven equal those whose right hand is never faulted?
He is a true king while others are but shadows

9. O Imam of guidance, descendant of the pleased Sultans
You are for all creation a spouse

10. So by the Lord of the heavens, the epitome of righteousness
No man can rival you as a spouse

11. Who has no spouse but you
No mouth with eloquence has comprehended one like her

12. You have adorned her with saying and deed
She cares not for those who roam the earth

13. For you rightfully deserve glory, so act!