1. Elias of the family of Nasr has passed away
To the most noble, we mourn the one who was mourned

2. The pillar of the glories of honorable men has gone
To the custody of Allah, never to return

3. He was devout, patient, doing good
He forgave mistakes, pure of purpose

4. Whoever listed his agreeable traits
Would list them all to describe him

5. The truthful gave him what he deserved
A people who altogether honored him

6. Few honored him more while he lived
As the honor when he was bid farewell

7. He was a righteous, pure father
A branch for the most eminent family tree

8. His two sons in morals and knowledge
Did not take other than the highest position

9. And he was the most faithful with whom
A wife was blessed with all he provided

10. She was not pleased with life without him
So she hastened when he hastened too

11. And Paradise welcomed its Paradise
Answering its caller when he called

12. What blessed companions they were
The ideal example of righteousness

13. They lived as intimacy desired together
And when parting arrived, they died together

14. If people were to be admonished they would not
Hear of a sadder or more wondrous event