1. O unrivaled Commander, most generous and open-handed,
You are the one obeyed, so if asked as a favor,

2. You find for the hopeful your generosity compliant,
I want you as means and intercessor for my need,

3. None has asked it of a caliph but me, openly or in secret,
Had I not come to you with this marvelous request,

4. You would not be so marvelous in your generous actions.