1. I planted gardens for the arts long ago
And cared for them until they bore blossoms

2. You are no imitator in managing them
But have sound views, proportion and reason

3. Truths that do not go beyond right and wrong
Wisdom of Luqman in eloquence of the Quran

4. Is there in Egypt a school but yours thriving?
Were you not the builder of this edifice?

5. When knowledge is recalled, you are recalled
For you two are bound, like spirit and flesh