1. Ask the events about Sa'd, an aspect of them
Will answer you - throughout time their value was not diminished for them.

2. Its signs amazed the Elder Shaykh al-Imam but
Its everlasting transmitters did not cease reiterating them.

3. A young man in whom the discerning observed what
Exists in the most resolute and high-minded genius poets.

4. His excellent beginnings revealed his sequence to them
So they assumed - and their assumption was the truth.

5. And he remained, in all the hope was pinned on him,
As they claimed - or above what they claimed!

6. Rather in every group of his companions
He was unrivalled, a unique pearl in a beautiful necklace.

7. Since the first spark burst into revolution, its thorns protected by
The heat of a passionate free man, tender to him while rigid to others.

8. He refused to settle for the injustice in the country though
A leader was driving its subjects to destruction.

9. So he made use of opinion and the obvious victory through it -
Even if the night-blind were to seek help through it!