1. The mention of al-Aqeeq inflamed his memories,
He poured out the longing in his heart for his loved ones.

2. And his soul yearned for Suleh's dwellings,
So its fire blazed within his breast.

3. Splendidly arrayed in what was revealed of him,
Nothing but his concealment appeared from him.

4. He longs for her valley, and were it not for his love of her,
No valley would have allured him though its flowers blossomed.

5. Passionately in love with the one who captured his heart completely,
Wishing that his bondage to her would never end.

6. Were it not for his love he would not have inclined
Towards Mecca, Rhonda and A'raar.

7. O you who dwells within my breast and thoughts,
Though your abode is far from me.

8. Have mercy on a heart infatuated with your love,
Grieving for me and what my circumstances have led to.

9. He cannot awaken from passion, and whenever
You are veiled from him, his curtains are torn.

10. Neither does the shade of protect him from the heat of love,
Nor do the evenings delight him without your tales.

11. Will the time of flowering return,
When it blossomed in content and its mornings flourished?

12. In the square with domes of Suleh adorned,
The birds chirp there joyfully for their wishes.

13. It surpassed Busayta in might and reverence,
So it reached the heights and its neighbor gained glory.

14. It protects the guest, and how could it not protect
When the sanctity of the Chosen One surrounds its regions?

15. Its ground, when treaded, heals incurable diseases with its dust,
Glory be to the One who combined all qualities in it, so its brilliance and pride were perfected.

16. It was created with a disposition for honoring, so it was not raised
Except with the most lofty manners.

17. Its qualities were described and its heart purified,
So it thrived and its surface and carpentry were pristine.

18. Amina carried it effortlessly until the time
Of its birthplace arrived.

19. And it saw the palaces of Damascus gleaming
When its lights dawned and civilization rejoiced.

20. She placed it circumcised, prostrating in awe,
And clothed it beautifully with its chosen garb.

21. Neither tall nor short, though it walked
Among the tall, its brilliance towered over them.

22. And when it crowned its forehead with perspiration for a great cause,
Its secrets magnified.

23. Its scent is more fragrant and sweeter than the scent
Of treasured musk from the perfumers.

24. The sun rises radiant after dawn,
And the full moon orbits the sphere of perfection.

25. Bearing a sword, uncaring who it meets,
Its helpers gained honor through it.

26. Serenity and composure are its clothes,
Righteousness and sincerity are its emblems.

27. God-consciousness is its conscience, and it was granted wisdom,
Increasing its intellect and dignity through it.

28. Truthfulness and loyalty are its nature,
Forgiveness and graceful pardoning are its attire.

29. The religion of Islam is its nation, and elucidating
The clear truth to mankind is its aim.

30. It is the jewel in the crown of prophecy,
And the exquisite brocade of its splendid dress.

31. It established the path with its Sunnah,
Spacious and clear night and day.

32. Through it the best of tribes, Hashim, took pride
And its enduring glory nested in it.

33. The stars of fortune shone at Badr through it,
And the day of Ridwan its moons glowed.

34. Its suns at the Opening of Mecca radiated,
Unveiling the shining faces of the elite.

35. Through it his children, wives,
Companions thrived, and his in-laws were purified.

36. Through it his young servants, slave girls,
Steeds, camel and donkey were distinguished.

37. Pride filled its bed, mattress,
Tents, domes and walls.

38. Its cloak perfumed al-Ardaan with its scent,
Blessing its gown and loincloth.

39. The Mosaic Book testified to its merit
And its news actualized and became certain.

40. It is an honest witness and giver of glad tidings,
It is a warner, certain of its warning.

41. To the two illiterate nations it became a protecting refuge,
Through it their fetters were removed when its time arrived.

42. Its state and Mecca is its Lord's sanctuary,
The inviolable places of its birth and Tayba its abode.

43. Wondrous is one with a heart who saw it and did not
Sprout for its time branches of dignity!

44. O You who removed the darkness of misguidance! And when
Its darkness cleared, who enlightened its gloom?

45. O You who are equal in nobility and dew,
Both Your right hand and left hand!

46. You are the hope in removing the harm of the difficult times,
Your left hand spreads mercy.

47. Eulogizing you became his habit,
So he dissolved in it and his poetry was scented with it.

48. He hopes for salvation through your intercession tomorrow,
When the righteous fear the specter of the Gathering.