1. The summit of my glory was never attained,
And the plateau of my majesty did not rise.

2. So say to the men whose efforts
Strove to reach my high abode:

3. If the sun had any shame
It would not have risen from disgrace.

4. Stop where weakness made you halt,
Or soar to the Mother of Heaven, or fall.

5. For you who coveted the most noble
Rank are not worthy of attaining it.

6. We are the Hashimites, and forever
Ours are honor and eminence in the throng.

7. By my resolve the whites are imprinted,
And but for my hard blows they would not be minted.