1. The decrees are issued by fate,
And the destined must accept his fate.

2. The sword of death spares no one,
When allowed to harvest lives at will.

3. Devastation has spread among all people,
Even prophets have tasted death.

4. We've become slaves of mortality,
Bearing the banner of its rule.

5. Our nature is to perish in the end,
We're made of dust and drops of water.

6. Life is but a journey in stages,
Which begins and ends with sorrow.

7. We're born crying and crying accompanies us,
To the grave, where our course ends.

8. We have no hope of permanence in this life,
Eternity belongs to none but the Divine.

9. Life passes like a mirage,
A fleeting world destined to fade.

10. If its end is oblivion,
Its length and brevity are equal.

11. One is deceived by worldly power and glory,
For it's all but empty illusion.

12. Fate makes us drink every cup,
As it desires, bringing joy or pain.

13. It overwhelms us with afflictions,
Before which the boldest men falter.

14. It shreds every gathered group,
Scattering them like dust in the wind.

15. It demolishes every lofty edifice,
Leaving it to decay and ruin.

16. Thus the nights have decreed for mankind,
That no joy or comfort will last.

17. By my life! What mother in the wild,
Would assault the children she tends?

18. Yet it's wondrous that she who nurtures,
Can sever the bonds she holds dear.

19. God has ordained that she walk straight,
But turn right to find pleasure in women.

20. They make us grieve for every loved one lost,
As tears rain down their cheeks.

21. You who bear news, stop your grieving!
For the one you mourn has gained eternity.

22. If you show distress, there's no blame,
For friendship and loyalty demand it.

23. If you show patience, a praiseworthy trait,
His life's work will spread and endure.

24. How noble, how kind was the departed!
Goodness flowed from him without restraint.

25. He wore the garb of piety with pride,
And girt his loins with purity.

26. When shaken souls approached him,
How much shame did he dispel from them!

27. He embraced all that is good and proper,
And each honorable man followed his example.

28. Eloquence and generosity weep for him,
And his memory remains fresh among his people,

29. Never fading like deeds of the ancients.
If one leaves the world gloriously,

30. The heavens become his final resting place.
There to enjoy eternal bliss,

31. Greeted with celebration and honor.
O children, pride of his lineage, patience!

32. Though comfort is hard to find in grief.
My love is not increased by graceful calm,

33. Which adorns the one who bears distress.
Hardship visits but does not crush your hearts,

34. Yet in hardship lies your own trial.

35. Weep not for one who leaves this world,
To dwell in eternal paradise.

36. O you whose bounty poured forth in life,
Spreading goodness near and far!

37. In a grave by the seashore you lie,
Between two seas where souls meet.

38. There a noble spirit left our midst,
Taking with it chivalry and loyalty.

39. Farewell o departed one! May your abode
Be far above the reach of elegy.

40. Upon you always the peace of your Lord,
From dawn to dusk, darkness and light.

41. Who begins the path of righteousness,
Shall reach its end with ample reward.