1. Ask about the homeland's merit, Raghib
And what esteem it holds among all lands

2. About the resolve, beyond which resolve falls short
Sound opinion, clear proof, hits the mark

3. About apt organization of a state
Whose coffers brim with riches

4. About systematizing the bureau militant
With which as pasha he was militant

5. About reforms by touring the provinces
High virtues appeared in his rule

6. About enacting concordant canon law
Agreeing with all legal rites

7. About ideas that elevate governance
Supported by his able administration

8. About the cunning, had he a tenth of it
Others would be stars in galaxy of renown

9. About the nobility beyond which in prestige
Suns of glory fill the sky's degrees

10. About the wisdom without slightest speck
Of doubt or indecision in his rulings

11. About all that makes for sound politics
East and West, his insight never fails

12. About his dashing Hyderi onslaught
Vanquishing the victors, striking fear in brave

13. About the manliness beyond every seeker's grasp
He merits highest leadership's esteem

14. O you true to your word, success in your right hand
For the seeker, as time flows on

15. Congratulations on fortune, might and joy
Glories through which high office is adorned

16. Help in what benefits affairs
And averts harms, fulfilling hopes

17. For you are hoped for, and through your light
Our age's gloom is pierced, shadows flee

18. You whose streams of bounty overflow
Present throngs of Egyptians, absent throngs

19. And now you've strengthened my praise threefold
To magnify my pride, and strengthen my side

20. So be generous, accepting and pleased
For that is the utmost of what I seek

21. And live triumphant, witness I've spoken truly
With sincerity and affection, ambition increased