1. I compose poetry in the branch of Hashim,
And could I in a couplet gather glory?

2. In describing Abdallah, or part of his description,
He falters who would exhaust his talent.

3. Would that the prince of Arabs rule in Yemen forever,
His grandfather ruled time, and you made him transcend,

4. With determination and wisdom you revived
What had died of it, and repelled

5. The glory that had declined into ruin.
Egypt, now it has revived through you, O pride of Arabs,

6. Salutes vigor, nobility, valor and transcendence.
Virtues fill the eye from wherever it rises,

7. The heights wherein the unique standard was seen.
My friend, do you know a place to visit

8. Where wonder would not make him dizzy, or joy elate?
No surprise that you made Egypt a protectorate

9. Restoring the old accord of your rule.
The full moon, by which you are illumined, is welcomed,

10. And time wears roses to greet it.
And you send to Jordan the Nile's blessings,