1. Indeed Prince Abu Ali's hands
Now embrace all virtues and eminence

2. He protected the caliphate, defending its glory
And relieved the caliph of anxieties that overwhelmed and troubled

3. A sword against his enemies that does not recede
Until the darkness of formidable calamities is dispelled

4. His firm resolve may waver at times
And his determination prove hasty at times

5. The loyal stand guard over him, and when he sets out
He goes forth as a lion, not to be confronted or rivaled

6. The enemies have tasted his blows
Which sufficed to drive the fleeing rebels away

7. How many mounted warriors in combat met their end
When they fell beneath his sword, mangled

8. Like Abu Numeir whose transgressions progressed
And whose rebellion went too far

9. Al-Musharraf's devastating blow cut him down
His body, though reluctant, was severed in two

10. And he was split in half, separated
Upon the blade of the equitable Qasim

11. The people gaze in awe as the two halves lie
Seeing which half was longer

12. I said to the Arabs, thank he who bestowed favors
Embrace him, greet him, make him welcome

13. His gifts came quick, he made haste
His steps rushed to arrive early

14. He spared blood, though he could have shed it
He gave generously, bearing the burdens

15. Through him the affairs of a people were reconciled
Who had no one but him to set things right

16. In his magnanimity he embraced the frontiers
He was lenient with Homs in all he pardoned

17. I placed my hopes in him, his virtues perfect
Nobility rewarded the eager with all he wished

18. I hoped he would grant the Levant its rightful share
And entrust it with all it was entrusted before

19. To set right its crooked administration
And restore as leader each qualified man

20. Through his intercession many an unworthy man
Was granted a position he was unqualified to fill

21. The rain had shunned our lands
Until you arrived and it poured heavily down

22. May you live long, always empowered
Honored, revered, and exalted