1. Muhammad in his youth grew
In knowledge and art to greatness
١. محمد بكرهم نما وله
علما وفنا مكانه السنم
2. Among his generation he was of those
Who benefited others and taught wisdom
٢. في جيله كان زين من عملوا
بما افادوا وزين من علموا
3. The beauty of his nature shone
The beauty of his face smiled like dawn
٣. جمال طبع يضيء رونقه
جمال وجه كالصبح يبتسم
4. But soon this struggle took its toll
Those resolute ambitions made him ill
٤. سرعان ما هده الجهاد وما
ناء بتلك العزائم السقم
5. He did not pass the bloom of youth when
Tears of sorrow flowed for him, blood
٥. فلم يجاوز شرخ الصبا وجرت
أسى عليه الدموع وهي دم