1. When the one of radiant beauty appeared
In Egypt, like the bright, resplendent full moon

2. And with the sun of her rise Muhammad illuminated
The banner of truth, one with a heart full of light

3. Cave of knowledge, subtleties, dew,
Generosity, glory, ancient and magnificent

4. Lord of politics and leadership and intelligence
And resolve, and sound opinion, and victory

5. Pupil of the pole of the time, the eloquent sage of his era
The master, the deep, surging ocean

6. Al-Ahmadi al-‘Isawi, the hoped for
In every incident, to suppress the rebel

7. I composed on the birthday dated
The auspicious one was born, for the Praiseworthy, the Pure