1. Abu Hassan has the highest virtue
And worth above the stars' apex

2. Noble descent of generous people
The guided Imam excels in merit

3. He is the endless sea of all knowledge
How refined are its springs and sweet!

4. His virtues in books have spread
His overwhelming virtue among people is recited

5. The Commander of the Faithful, father of soil
And elite of Hashim, branch and origin

6. Beloved of the Chosen who approved him
As virtuous husband for the maiden Fatima

7. So he was the honored, generous match
And she was right for him, the luminous

8. Prince of bees, hot-tempered
For the upright faith of those loyal

9. Ask about him the parties of Qinnasrin
He slew the wretched, attacking and killing

10. And ask about Khaybar's gate when he destroyed it
And made its people doubly abased

11. He's the zealous hero if assembled
The hordes of blasphemy would retreat

12. So many warriors he slew, so many brave
He'd make drink death's cup, exalted

13. If the generous draw each arrow
To its like belongs the highest calabash

14. Outstanding virtue manifest to Africans
And worth beyond the stars atop

15. Ready for me always his mention
Welcome, his recollection and plains!

16. Who will grant me to scent his earth one day
And kohl my eyes as vision clears?

17. Who will grant me to see an illuminated tomb
Beside it, the ancient revelation being recited?

18. Who will grant me to face him with humility
As tears increasingly pour?

19. An intruder am I, O guides of creation
Humbled, I've come to you, and humbleness more befitting

20. Pray over me and mend my brokenness And cure love's sickness, for life has deserted me
Through your stature heaviness was lifted from me

21. I couldn't carry that load
How would your praiser be wronged when you are

22. Your prophet, God's prayers on him?
Through Hussein's stature heal Hussein

23. A youth who for your sake became a slave and loyal friend