1. It is fitting that Ali be promoted, as
The rungs of glorious success lead up to him.
١. عليّ جَدير بِالتَرقي وَقَد سَعَت
مَراتب تَوفيق العَزيز إِلَيهِ
2. My glory is his in Egypt, said the historian,
Ali's banner flies high with satisfaction.
٢. وَمَجدي لَهُ في مصر قالَ مؤرِّخاً
لِواء عليّ بِالرضاء عَلِيهِ