1. No harm for a skilled poet
To eloquently praise Abu Al-Mohanned

2. In all homelands, he is known
For his brilliance, glow, and melody

3. Sweet is his reason
And wisdom when anger subsides

4. When roused for righteousness
He's a bare sword poised for justice

5. Seeing error, he's gentle
And facing flaws, he's patient

6. To count the mistaken as malicious
Would itself be an intentional wrong

7. He gives without promise
And warns without true threat

8. If a traitor rebels
His warning proves true, no regret

9. The innocent don't fear him
He neither frightened nor threatened

10. But he wears kindness
Fulfilling duties without haste

11. When deciding, none decide as he does
Or check as he checks when in doubt

12. Checking affairs, he's a meteor
Ablaze when roused and devout

13. I overdrew of his bounty
When no soul overdraws without doubt

14. I thought to thank him in verse
He said "Return, for return is best"

15. I asked him to aid me in my time
He promised help, again and again

16. As if I heard myself say
"I visited life, loving and sublime"

17. This, by your life, rings true
Yet is also affirmed once more

18. O son of the dweller in Amd
Your father and all who confide

19. You've renewed glory never forgotten
Built atop enduring fame

20. Your inherited glory suffices
When enduring and renewed acclaim unite