1. You remained submitting to the Muslims,
And lived as God's Caliph among us.

2. So you have made us forget justice and generosity,
The guidance of your righteous caliphate.

3. God wanted you to remain enduring,
So He decreed you be called al-Musta‘in.

4. If the caliphs are counted on a day of pride,
Your reigns have clearly outdistanced theirs.

5. Death took you from us, though it was our lot
To experience your death.

6. I see the protected city has gained beauty
Since the Trustworthy One took charge of it.

7. When you approved of his character as guidance and faith,
You appointed your son al-‘Abbas for it.

8. Hearts rejoiced when his rule came,
And eyes were delighted and confirmed.

9. The pilgrims set out in droves
Thanking you, going and returning.

10. You paved the way for their hajj at Badr,
Which illuminated the plain and the hills.

11. The noblest Hashimite by birth and the highest
In nobility—their right hand and protector.

12. It suffices you that he is, in every case,
Your likeness, O Commander of the Faithful!

13. The Muslims are pleased to see him
As your heir apparent and the Muslims’ regent.

14. So renew the pledge of allegiance to him, renewing
For them ease in this world and softness.

15. People’s suspicions of him will disappear
When you make real those hopes.

16. We see him as blessed, with the love
Of all creation combined upon him.

17. Good fortunes have turned to us through him
After having been absent for a time.

18. The rain was hoping, but when
You resolved to make him regent, we were watered.