1. My joy passed away, so I called to her: stay!
How many a suffering heart yearns when loved ones stray.

2. Stay to mourn with us, help us in our grief profound,
For sorrow dwells with us and will not leave this ground.

3. Know you not, my joy, of Badr in his prime?
A bright star risen to fame's lofty clime.

4. The nights concealed him after his acclaim,
That noble face no more shines as it came.

5. God spared him from life’s darkest, bleakest days.
He walked not long in misdirected ways.

6. To ruin he went, no happiness he bore,
He grazed in pastures growing ever more poor.

7. Do you not know with what resolve he stayed,
And what great man by fate he was waylaid?

8. The star that rose and brilliance did attain
From excellence of olden days again,

9. Has gone, and left my heart enshrouded in gloom
As if the fires of Hell had lit its tomb.

10. The earth has claimed graces that adorned this life,
Though in its soil they dwell in tranquil strife.

11. His deeds raised virtues high in special ways,
And shone as models for ensuing days.

12. Sires of honour pass them on so their line
Thrives on virtuous deeds and teachings fine.

13. With grieving hearts we'll weep for one so good,
Our streaming tears a long somber flood.

14. For one departed tears bring no relief.
Dirges for the lost assuage no grief.

15. Yet burning in the breast hot tears will course
From anguished heart their bitter force.

16. God's mercy ever flows compassionate.
It is a noble gift, a bounty great.

17. Deliver him this message, stalwart friend,
If you've a heart that's virtuous to the end:

18. With fortitude, Shabal, his loss withstand,
Rest in the care of God's almighty hand.

19. Though heavy blows should on you worthless fall,
Let promised rewards your spirit recall.

20. God blessed you in both worlds with favours much,
With grace and mercy from His throne you touch.

21. Forgiveness fills your history's brightest page,
It ushers you to Paradise's stage.