1. When Allah's victory comes and breasts expand,
And the full moon of knowledge dawns upon us,

2. When times become pleasant for us in Egypt and
The darkness of this oppression disappears and fate rights itself,

3. And the unique scholar in Egypt becomes prosperous,
With a vast ocean from which pearls can be extracted,

4. Good tidings to us with Rifa'a Al-Tahtawi,
The resolute father of prose and poetry,

5. What a victory for us when his footsteps arrived
In our land after hardship had struck us,

6. And good fortune for the students with this great master,
With whom the universe takes pride and boasts,

7. He came and success walks ahead of him,
So the army of illusion retreated smiling,

8. And he raced to do good in every direction,
With his happiness outpacing his endeavors,

9. And he silenced with proof the snout of an obstinate ignoramus,
About whom judgement has been passed,

10. He is but of the progeny of a group,
They are the virtuous masters and shining stars,

11. He is the son of the Messenger of God, the most generous prophet,
And the greatest creature, for him are opening and victory,

12. He is the brilliant Luminary, the axis of supremacy,
He is the master described, the sea of knowledge,

13. He is the treasure of wisdom and the palm of generosity,
He is forbearance, kindness, good, and righteousness,

14. He is the unique gem, the prince for whom
Favors upon the days have no limit,

15. He is the noble writer, the perfect one whom
Egypt has witnessed his wisdom and merit,

16. He purified the Sudan of most of their filth,
And in the port of Khartoum his light shone,

17. And he revealed the signs of guidance in their lands,
So he rightfully deserves thanks there and elsewhere,

18. My ability falls short in praising a prince whose lineage is lofty,
And the Quran has praised his grandfather,

19. He continues to lead us to knowledge,
And folds the carpet of ignorance since dawn rose.