1. O masters of knowledge, shed tears of sorrow for us
For conviviality has passed and the time of grief has come upon us

2. Death has spread out, leaving no one behind
And calamity has befallen all people collectively and individually

3. Al-Azhar has been shaken with intense sorrow
For the protector who had adorned it is gone

4. The Shaykh of shaykhs, the source of virtue since his youth
Who was a symbol of guidance and righteousness

5. The beacon of guidance and religion has faded
Our hearts are torn asunder and all are left confused

6. Though death is predestined
The death of this noble one is disgraceful for all

7. We will miss his virtues, his sublime character
He was a source of goodness and a helper for good deeds

8. How many were quenched by his sweet spring
That made bitter herbs taste sweet

9. Every genius of knowledge took a drink from him
As hands gestured wherever he was

10. The advocates of justice among his sons
Built the pillars of the houses of wisdom

11. They demolished the buildings of injustice
As they erected the edifice of justice

12. How many signs of his virtue have been recited
One would think them Quran if not for the religion

13. This imam whose merits are countless
That I cannot enumerate or fully describe

14. I am astonished by his status like a star and a pebble
And by his goodness like a meadow and generous rain

15. How much did his eyes stay awake seeking knowledge and deeds
And how many nights did he spend in worship and Quran

16. Oh Azhar, mourn the imam of Muslims
And dress in many colors of sorrow for him

17. Remember his favors that you still preserve
And spread praise and thanks for their owner

18. And pray to God with sorrows for us
And ask forgiveness for the lamented departed

19. O Lord, place him in the highest paradise
And grant him forgiveness and pleasure

20. Draw the veil of light over him
And give him houries and young servants after bliss

21. And grant his sons and all the people of religion
Patience and solace after his loss