1. The Prophet, whom Allah created from His most exalted light,
Before there was a Throne or named occurrence,

2. And created all beings for his sake,
So that the appearance of great mercy would shine upon them,

3. And singled him out with what He willed as a blessing,
And endowed him with a secret and broadened his knowledge,

4. And witnessed him as an essence and adorned him with wisdom,
And brought him near and strengthened him with judgment,

5. And informed him of old so his prophethood
Became the seal for all prophets,

6. And sent him as a grace to all people,
And poured out grace and blessing in sending him,

7. And singled him out with absolute priority,
With every perfection that has no limit,

8. And on the day of the Covenant his precedence was lofty,
Above all beings entirely without doubt,

9. And in the apportioning of life by the Master
He received the longest share observantly,

10. And the highest in rank, the noblest in glory,
The most generous in status, the firmest in resolve,

11. The greatest in mention, the most reverent in piety,
The broadest in knowledge, the most generous in understanding,

12. The most just in rule, the soundest in guidance,
The best in manners, the most forbearing in patience,

13. The most perfect in being, the purest in adornment,
The most beautiful in face, the noblest in body,

14. The mightiest in valor, the staunchest in protection,
The most truthful in speech, the most praised in name,

15. And it suffices as proof of that, that with him one night
On the Night Journey, altogether,

16. He stood in a place none other stood,
With sure footing in the Abode of Nearness, resolute,

17. And witnessed the signs of God, which have
No swerving from the goal, neither right nor left,

18. And he was singled out on the Day of Requital with an intercession
That will encompass with its beauty when they are anxious,

19. And all the messengers will be marshalled under his banner,
So to God belongs praise for how excellent His glory and grace,

20. And were it not for his light shining on Adam’s face,
The angels would not have been commanded to bow down on their knees,

21. Greetings of reverence for the glory of Muhammad,
The Prophet of guidance who blotted out darkness with his lights,

22. Upon him from the Merciful be His most pure prayers,
A prayer in truth of the Truth that consumes illusions,

23. For as long as existence, whenever its clouds poured blessing and prayers,
And the succor of God brought magnificent favors,