1. A palace of insight, where companionship is everlasting,
Surrounded by walls of felicity, standing tall.

2. Its beautiful buildings are adorned with pearls,
Arranged in a unique necklace by a skilled composer.

3. In it the Emir has abodes for his subjects,
Which he illuminated for resident and visitor alike.

4. How excellent is its placement as a palace,
With Insight as its buyer, and Happiness its servant.

5. What benefit is there for a visitor at its gate
Except abundant spoils at every moment?

6. Within it wellbeing and bounty come rushing forth
With gifts of generosity from his munificence and seal ring.

7. And one is granted esteem, prominence and stature
In its council, with jurist and scholar.

8. Beneath its lofty porticos one attains refuge and company,
Achieving safety as a sheltered, intimate companion.

9. So it remains a place of abundant fortune and triumph
Against enemies, for the resolute victor.

10. Its people, the wise and noble ones, have adorned it
With knowledge, wisdom and eloquence in Egypt.

11. I have not spoken of its glories as a chronicler,
Except to say: a palace of insight, where companionship is everlasting.