1. The one endowed with excellence rejoices at praise
Then roll up your sleeve when the time for endeavor comes
١. مُحرِزُ الفَضلِ بِالهَناءِ تَمَتَّعُ
ثُمَّ شَمِّر عَنِ الصَفا ساعَةَ الجِدِّ
2. The Bountiful has gifted you a happy son
With everlasting glory and renown through effort
٢. قَد حَباكَ الكَريمُ نَجلاً سَعيداً
باذِخَ المَجدِ وَالدائِمِ عَن جَدِّ
3. And the best of names He named him, so he became
Ahmad, who came for Muhammad
٣. وَبِخَيرِ الأَسماءِ سَمى فَأَضحى
قالَهُ أَحمَداً أَتى لِمُحَمَّدِ
4. Before him good fortune's star rose radiant
Foretelling he will prevail and be fortunate
٤. بَينَ أَيديهِ طالَعَ السَعدُ بادِ
مُنَبِّئاً أَنَّهُ يَسودُ وَيَسعَدِ
5. So watch if you would, and record
You’ll find prosperity pursuing Ahmad’s trace
٥. فَتَرَقَّب إِذا أَرَدتَ وَأَرِّخ
تَجِدِ اليُمنَ يَقتَفي أَثَرَ أَحمَدِ