1. O most generous of all people in character
And best of all creation, Arab or non-Arab

2. Rather, I do not compare you to this world and its inhabitants
And how can the dawn's radiance be compared to darkness?

3. How good is time when you are its master
I ransom you from a righteous, wise king

4. You had begun, my master, originally
My ambition with generosity, reaching the extent of nobility

5. And it was not completed, so complete it, for the best that is
In glory is the completion of what you initiate of blessings

6. And command it to be hastened so that I may live having
Delighted my eye, and you have enabled me my aspirations