1. We all owe Khazima a favor
Through which the Merciful put out the flames of war

2. He took care of the Muslims’ affairs himself
So he protected and defended them, the most honorable defense

3. Without Abu Al-‘Abbas, our times would not have settled
Spending the night anxious and waking anxious

4. None denied favors to the likes of those men
When the east and west lands were in turmoil

5. My bridges moored at the banks of the Tigris
Laughing off one sermon and dozing during another

6. It was like a fire whose embers were doused
By a rain cloud that extinguished the leaping flames

7. No soul was killed to spare many souls
When security and prosperity returned to the land

8. The afflictions of Abu Al-‘Abbas are not yet over
When creeping sorrows migrate to sorrows

9. Indeed, life is but the company of a beloved
And your share of an included fortune

10. Living pleasantly between charming singers
With melody and tearful singing

11. Never have I seen in life an intimacy like that of lovers
The selflessness of the beloved and the wakefulness of the watcher

12. Count the hours of daylight and my neck
Craned toward the sun when it signals its setting