1. The printing house revived, its ruin mended.
Its doors opened wide to those with a wish

2. To print fine works, new or singular.
There the wise one, servant of the Merciful acquired it,

3. Made it his own; in our Egypt, its pillar.
He took care to beautifully represent knowledge through it

4. And spread it among those who pray and bow down.
He established for the inhabitants of this world

5. Duties binding us; thanks given, fame known.
With it he brings back to life dead arts

6. Throughout ages, forgetting no one.
No refined soul longing for sweet scent

7. Sent its thoughts racing in its arena, striving ahead,
Nor sought glory praising this prince

8. Who fulfilled his promises made.
Nor did the printing house boast since

9. Coming under his care, gaining insight.
When he acquired it as property I record its date:

10. The printing house's guidance Rouchdi acquired and led.