1. Without pride and boasting, excellence is not perfected,
Nor glory attained except through merit.

2. A man's honor comes from his chivalry,
And boasting comes only from reason, taste and wealth.

3. Before you are the steeds of precedence in the arena of glory,
And before you are the horses of merit, racing to take the lead.

4. Gaze at the stars of honor in their skies,
Stretch your ambition towards honor, it extends.

5. Be an eagle, hunting every virtue,
Be a man, whom even lions fear because of his courage.

6. Be a master, resolute, with an unbending determination,
With which you can lead stubborn rocks, and they follow.

7. Do not fear the vicissitudes and upheavals of time,
For the free man is not cowardly when danger intensifies.

8. I am a man who does not fear the wrath of fate,
And if I did fear it, I am still a man tomorrow.

9. I rode the lofty ambitions on a setting sun,
And sailed an endless sea of purpose.

10. I aspire to catch perfection and gain it,
I am not tempted by worldly comforts and luxury.

11. I have no inclination towards beautiful gardens,
I have no delight in roses or flowers.

12. I pay no heed to Salma or Abla,
My heart is not possessed by Saad or Daad.

13. No maiden's passion moved me,
Adorned with a necklace, like her breast.

14. For you have excelled the glorious in their glory,
And my glory follows their example, too great to rival.

15. Even if I were king of the world,
I would be al-Kilabrae's servant for eternity.

16. A leader endowed with every praiseworthy trait,
Whose morals are praised and lauded.

17. A resolute man, who shines debating,
He has no equal in his arena.

18. Wise, solving problems with brilliance,
A mind illuminated by his Creator's light.

19. He is the full moon, the souls' shining light,
He is the sun, always accompanied by good fortune.

20. He is the hidden pearl, the jewel
Which shines so bright, none can equal.

21. He excels in merits as he does in glory, kindness and piety,
Replying to his enemies with kindness and sympathy.

22. Never rewarding the evildoer for what the evildoer did.
From his soul goodwill towards all is shown,

23. And from his noble stature, munificence appears.
From his smiling mouth, we gain gems,

24. That even the necklaces of nymphs would envy.
Tell him who tries to limit his traits,

25. You have taken on a task that effort cannot perfect.
His attributes are unattainable by your knowledge,

26. Can one grasp something limitless?
You cannot calculate a fraction of their fraction,

27. Can you compute that which numbers cannot encompass?
If you wish to gain good fortune, then serve his shoes,

28. So that highness will serve you and fortune accompany you.
O master whom ambition has gripped,

29. And determination like an unsheathed sword.
God protect you from every hateful thing,

30. Born of a thought, intentionally aimed at you.
Turn a blind eye to its defects when glimpsed,

31. You who look away before and after.
And hope for acceptance, kindness and favor from you,

32. And kissing your hand, which revives the liver.
Stay in God's safety as long as the morning blows,

33. And the garden's throng on its branch sings.
Where the son of Fathallah finds joy in praising you,

34. And it is no wonder that honey delights him.