1. The son of Sultan Sa'id built with determination
A high palace rising above the loftiest peaks
١. بنى نجلُ سلطان سعيدٌ بِعَزْمه
عُلاً تعتلي أعلى السُّها وتَنُوفُ
2. The gentle breezes told of its beauty, as they told
Of the camp's right hand armed with spears and swords
٢. روت عن ثناه الصافناتُ وقَدْ رَوَتْ
نجيعاً بيمناه قَناً وسيوفُ
3. He has horses swift as the wind in battle's fury
Heroes ready to serve his every whim
٣. خيولٌ له كالريحِ بالفجِّ في الوغى
بذول له أدنى النوالِ الوفُ
4. A young man whose iron will humbled the world
No nobleman could rival his command
٤. فتى دانت الدنيا بحدِّ حديدِهِ
ولا طالَ فيها سَيّدٌ وشَرِيفُ
5. In war he strikes with his spear, a valiant warrior
In peace he is wise, a steadfast ally
٥. هو اللَّبْقُ عند الضَّرْبِ في الحرب بالقنا
وللحلمِ يوم السِلم فَهْوَ حَلِيْفُ
6. My tongue is a sharp sword praising his glory
With it the noses of his enviers are cut
٦. لساني حسامٌ قاطعٌ لمديحه
به جُدِعَتْ من حاسديه أنُوفُ
7. Your right hand, my lord, is a refuge for all
Where the hopeful pluck fruits bowed low
٧. يمينُك يا مولاي للخلقِ جَنَّةٌ
بها ذُلِّلَتْ للطالبينَ قُطُوفُ