1. The sun of perfection adorned our Beirut
With its radiant rising's light when it rose and set

2. A gazelle of a herd whose gaze captivated hearts
And a garment of lovesickness knitted for my body

3. The full moon of beauty, the beauty of the full moon settled in it
Having settled fully in the mansion of glory and honor

4. The unique pearl, the necklace of glory was strung
With virtues until excellence was adorned

5. And whoever rose high in the sky of honor
Above the stars to the peak of loftiness and ascended

6. The brilliant, excellent in deed, of noble lineage
Exalted in rank above the like of him completely

7. I mean by this Ahmad Al-Barbari whom were collected
In him qualities by which we may attain hope

8. The progeny of nobles, a sea of his noble deeds
Honoring his guest if he comes to him

9. All beauty is light from his beauty
For when alone in beauty in the world he was comprehensive

10. He has a wondrously composed discourse, its series
Perplexing the mind with every subtle meaning

11. This is the rose-colored planet by which
Clouds were swept from us when anxieties departed

12. I compared him to the full moon but he does not resemble it
For that disappears while this never declined

13. This one who contained a peerless patience
For he was created with the essence of patience

14. This one at whose sight my heart sighed passionately
So woe to whoever angers us with him!

15. The universe smiled at him joyfully
Signaling to me that he is the axis of time without doubt

16. Seek his protection so you reap from his wonders
Necklaces of pearls until you reach your term

17. And seek him, the fires of calamities make smooth roads
To his sublime encampment without you slipping

18. And be not unaware of the abundance of his comfort
For none denies it except one ignorant

19. His rising star remains coupled with happiness
Increasing his loftiness endlessly

20. No wind shook the branch of basil, and the sun of perfection adorned our Beirut