1. A gift from God will delight the Commander of the Faithful
Its attainment purified, its essence made good

2. The hand of God was beautiful in granting you victory
And His blessing therein for you is wondrous

3. Your patron, unlike any other patron, is beloved
And your Master - the Manifest Master - is a close kinsman

4. And your servant, his devotion to you has granted him
Sincerity towards you, whether seen or unseen

5. The turns of fate assailed him, so he missed the mark
Thus does time err once and hit the mark another time

6. Nor did I forget him floating and sinking at times
And appearing to onlookers, then disappearing

7. He called upon your name, O Mansur, while the waves raged
His call overcame them, and death was near

8. I swear, if he called you while the horses were around him
The noblest stallion would make way for him

9. Were it not for God's defense, eyes would still weep
And hearts would remain sunk in sorrow

10. He came in desperation, when strength was almost spent
And hopes in him were near disappointment

11. So welcome a joy that followed a sadness
And good news that came after mourning's call

12. It stilled the agitation of distress and comforted
Tears that had flowed with no sunset

13. You remained, O Commander of the Faithful, and your
Continued existence is goodness for the age and purity