1. The floppy-armed moon came bending,
Drawing lines - a gazelle marked by fate.

2. With a smile, and pearls just budding,
And folds of ease and coolness.

3. Sorcerer of eyelids who sees not
A single one lacking his magic.

4. He lodged the Pleiades in his mantle
And Taurus eyed his watching-place.

5. He rose up high over his garden
As I feel him do in my heart.

6. A moon residing in the heart -
Leo his mansion, fate's decree.

7. Fires of his cheeks against my liver -
Never ceased, since the days of pining.

8. Don't blame him if he sheds my blood,
No ransoming exists in Love's creed.

9. Would that he'd pity me with his promise,
Don't blame him if he makes vows.

10. Since his beauty appeared,
My liver quarreled with my eyes about him.

11. Indeed he relates grace,
As As'ad relates righteousness.

12. Majid - his noble father And the secret of the father is the son.
Rather, he attained glory and excellent praise,

13. And his hands are generous in bounty.
In intelligence and forbearance - say what you will,

14. Every witness will confirm it.
O how valiant, brother of great resolve,

15. Like stars, his blossoms kindle.
Good fortune never ceased to accompany him

16. In gaining praise, excelling in magnanimity.
The Arabs bear witness to his eloquence,

17. And the Turks, they too testified for him.
O generous one who revived propriety,

18. Known for loyalty and unity.
Take the art of verse praising

19. And for it true love hands over.
Truly, fathers only miss

20. Their sons when absent or grown.
My salute to Suleiman - no moon was eclipsed

21. Or saddened when your aid appeared.