1. I bear glad tidings with joy, O most generous one
So I have unleashed with gratitude my eloquent tongue

2. Though I had shunned love and its people
Despite my heart's desire and my soul's urging

3. And I had besieged the fortress of patience until I conquered it
And cared not for sleep when it betrayed me

4. And I hung my hopes of chastity on the firmness
For the sin committed by the one who denied and spurned me

5. That was only because he broke his vow
And made a pledge with another in passion

6. If only I had a glance that would wound separation
And a specter would visit me belonging to him, it would suffice me

7. But how can a specter visit one like me, when I am
A companion to wakefulness, enduring the cutting off

8. If he who I love kept betraying
He would have remedied by destroying my soul in youth, my focus

9. But when after his estrangement, he fulfilled
And bestowed on me the gift of union before disgrace

10. And I made him vow to never abandon me afterwards
And he willingly pledged allegiance to me and upheld my position

11. I poured unto him a cup brimming over
And severed for his love my neck for sacrifice

12. So enough, O critic, of blame and be done
For censure cannot benefit one slain by passion

13. In my doctrine, love is the true guidance
And he who prevents you from it is a transgressor

14. The strangest thing is when an ignorant man in love
Leads you astray from the right path with false rhetoric

15. God willed that I live bereft
Answering the call of love wherever it beckons me

16. Obeying the decrees of passion, and opposing
The opinion of a foolish man who rebuked me for passion

17. Yet I have never become bored of firmness
Even if this is presumed by the slanderer who discouraged me

18. If not for passion, no banner would be raised for me
If not for passion, my place would not have become exalted

19. If not for it, Antar would not have attained glory
When he terrified all the heroes on the day of spears

20. For his might, kings were humbled and became
Slaves to a tattooed dark-skinned man

21. How many an uncouth person's nature was refined by love
And taught him charm and beautiful meaning

22. How many a fool surpassed the wise through passion
And became a role model in every land

23. So whoever opposes me in the religion of youth and passion
As long as I live, clashes with me over whom I love

24. And my heart has no paradise but his union
Even if, because of his estrangement, it is scorched by flames

25. Shall I turn away from him when he is unmatched in beauty?
A prophet of perfection with no second

26. Just as in his generosity, forbearance, knowledge and loyalty
My prince, slayer of my enemies and protector

27. A prince through whom the house of knowledge took pride
And for his virtue, built the best of buildings

28. As for my tongue, if it dares to prevent
Thanking the Most High Lord, it would rebel against me

29. And as for my soul, it is inclined to praise him
So if my heart strays from singing his praises, it would guide me

30. And I wonder, can I adequately thank the one
Who has gifted me with all kinds of bounties?

31. O pole of the cycle of politics and intellect
O pearl glowing in a necklace of perfection

32. O highlight of my days, through you
My assemblies shine continuously, without hesitation

33. O Kaaba, for pilgrimage to you our group strives
To gain all the virtues perfectly

34. O master, you continue to be blessed among us
In instilling awareness of the extent of favors

35. Congratulations on Eid al-Fitr, O seal of mankind
For you have attained all reward in Ramadan

36. And next to you is the full moon who captures hearts with her beauty
As she captures minds, like the daughter of Dannan

37. And her dowry is nothing but acceptance, so greet her
With the highest greetings and finest congratulations

38. You continue to be joyous, obeyed and blessed
The highest goals are led to you without resistance

39. And you continue, O son of the most honorable parents, supported
By God, under His protection and safety