1. لطيبِ الأنفاسِ والأرَجِ

    ورافعِ المِقدارِ والدرجِ

    For him of sweet breath and fragrance,

    And the raiser of rank and station,

  2. فحولُ مدحٍ حكمَت لفظها

    نظامَها بالسحرِ فلتمزجِ

    Masters of praise have perfected their diction;

    So blend their verse with magic.

  3. خطابُها تهنئةٌ للذي

    به استراحَ الغربُ من هرجِ

    Their address congratulates the one

    Through whom the West found relief from turmoil.

  4. راقٍ منارَ الأمنِ مستبشراً

    بالأمن والفتح وبالفرَجِ

    Ascending the beacon of safety, rejoicing

    In safety, victory, and deliverance.

  5. إمامُ عدلٍ حُبُّهُ لم يَزل

    في داخلِ الأحشاءِ والمُهَجِ

    An imam of justice, love for whom has always remained

    Deep within hearts and souls.

  6. مُحيٍ أماناً في رعيتهِ

    لما سرى فيهِم على النُهجِ

    Reviving safety among his subjects

    When he journeyed among them along the paths.

  7. يُؤَلفُ الخَلقَ بِحِكمَتِهِ

    حَتّى استقامَ الكُلُّ من عِوَجِ

    He unites the people through his wisdom,

    Until all became upright, free of crookedness.

  8. رعايةً يمنحُهُم ما بهِ

    يُكفَونَ مِن رَوعٍ وَمِن حَرَجِ

    Out of care, he grants them that by which

    They are shielded from terror and distress.

  9. يُولي قَبولاً عَرفُهُ عَطِرٌ

    مُطَيِّبُ الأنفاسِ والأَرَجِ

    He grants acceptance; his fragrance is sweet,

    Sweetening breaths and scent.