1. Ali son of Fayyad on the day of his ascent
Brother of abundant rain in its downpour and celebration

2. When we tested him, we praised him, and indeed
The singing of the sword is revealed at its unsheathing

3. We weighed against him the dangers of a people, so
His actions humbled their haughty state

4. Sublime, above all needs, they incline towards him
To grasp a harvested rope from his ropes

5. He is not brought down to anything less than a need
If he does not diminish his majesty for it

6. Whenever I ready my soul towards him desirous
I am safe from his refusing or unwellness

7. And when I sought his support, he came following
A bestowed gift from the precedence of his granted wealth

8. And I am not suited to benefit expected
From the words of a man who did not benefit from his actions