1. Ismail has returned, and with him Ahmad the lute,
To their beloved Egypt, aided and blest.

2. Victoriously he came from the caliph's abode
With every privilege for the king endorsed.

3. The sultan rose to greet him before his arrival,
Renewing the glory and might of our lands.

4. Yusuf showed favor, as all tribes acclaimed
His efforts on our behalf, and were impressed.

5. Abdul Aziz honored him with repeated visits,
To foster affection and friendship anew.

6. Such is the grace of Allah, granting whom He wills,
And guiding each to the destined reward.

7. None deserves bounty like our valiant Khedive,
Though envied, his merit increases with days.

8. What king before him ever raised Egypt so high,
To the stars her virtues and honors now soar?

9. God willed his troops be multiplied and his reign
O'er distant and near unfold more and more,

10. His banners be raised, heralding victory won
On each battlefield, triumph assured.

11. Success in his aims the Almighty guaranteed,
His foe is dejected, he jubilant, cured.

12. With wisdom unique he managed Egypt's affairs,
Earning undying acclaim, proudly secured.

13. Fortune, prosperity, glory attend him,
His state on land and sea rendered assured.

14. The world was made splendid for his arrival,
Each nation rejoicing to hail their great lord.

15. Fair groves sang his praises in joyful refrain,
Sweet nightingales trilling their welcome outpoured.

16. Magdi wrote in verse, recording his victories,
"With Ismail's return Ahmad is restored."