1. In the darkness, lightning flashes appeared before my eyes,
And the fragrance of sweet perfume filled me with yearning.

2. The winds of reunion blew at night, as though
Narcissus flowers and thyme were suspended in them.

3. From the eastern side, from the city of Baghdad,
Whose mention is sweet and pleasing,

4. From the fragrant soil, from the source of guidance,
In which every enamored heart finds joy,

5. It contained a noble pole, an honorable master,
Supreme over all the poles of existence,

6. He is the supreme king over every knower,
Through him the path became clear.

7. He has knowledge and guidance in every abode,
Elucidating the way morning and night.

8. A generous one descended from the Hashimites,
True in all forms of praise.

9. A young man like a wreath in full bloom before the viewer,
To whom every morning breeze inclines lovingly.

10. Through the resolve of the reviver of religion we feared no oppressor,
For he whose hand holds the water of safety flows abundantly.

11. My refuge, if the days had turned against me,
A companion, if my eye had lost its companion.

12. For how many hands has he revived,
Through him every soul in creation finds deliverance.

13. He has a sublime footing over every shoulder,
And an ancient secret - his covenant is timeless.