1. His justice and moderation filled the universe with upright men,
And his kindness and generosity made the wilds teem with life.

2. The resolve of Chosroes pales before his august majesty,
And Alexander's feats in battle are no match for his example.

3. If you test him against any of them, you see only his justice,
For he embodies the finest qualities of all kings.

4. The accounts of past rulers unanimously agree
That he is inaccessible, beyond their reach.

5. His wisdom is supreme, his deeds too lofty to rival,
His might inspires awe in enemies, his glory moves all hearts.

6. Some say fortune favored him, but it was his reason and fairness.
He dispelled the clouds of fancy by force of Egypt’s will.

7. Do you not see the light of recognition rising?
He fulfilled his promise to the ages against an ocean of foes.

8. His compassionate Nile inundates the fertile plains,
His surging bounty floats over the parched desert sands.

9. The scrolls of history were inscribed with the virtues of past sultans,
His titles enumerate triumphs, his ties confirm accounts of merit.

10. His achievements among men are a source of pride,
His perfect qualities know no bounds.

11. The resolve of his determination leaves all people stunned,
His arrows never miss their mark when loosed.

12. We always see him victorious over the enemy,
Bending to loosen the shackles of those who are bound.

13. His noble traits show tenderness to those abused by fate,
While good fortune smiles on those embraced by his left hand.

14. Egypt now has an enviable status crowned with glory,
Thanks to a protector drawn from the most distant parts.

15. Muhammad of righteous deeds, Ali of noble traits,
Whose boundless merits cannot be counted.

16. Not even Macedonia that nurtured Alexander
Can boast of nursing him on her lap as a babe.

17. He conquered realms Alexander never trod,
If the Prince's uncle is not his compatriot.

18. With the Khedive's sword the injustice of the aggressors has ceased,
Their howling packs now slink away with tails between their legs.

19. His son emulates his virtues when opposing any scheme,
A man of easy temperament, yet fierce in the fray.

20. They share a gracious disposition and noble traits,
Their beauty adorned with a radiant charm.

21. You see amongst them a loquacious Abbas,
Civil in peace yet irresistible in war.

22. Sa'id's fortunate endeavors on the seas bring prosperity,
Motivated by doing good and seeking worthy goals.

23. The cycle of time as his servant is honor enough,
Bowing obediently before him as he strides on.

24. The grip of his hand reigns over the heads of foes,
When he moves among the people his glory is manifest.

25. Has not the Syrian plague been eliminated?
Level plains and lofty hills now stand equal.

26. If the Druze rebels rise up, their ruin is assured,
Oh wind! What misguidance has deceived them?

27. Why do they await the ruler today after it's clear
That their claims are baseless and void?

28. Nothing is difficult for the Almighty,
Easing hardship is simple for Him however you ponder it.

29. Happy is he who casts down arms in the field
Where the exile and his wealth rest in peace.

30. It is a sanctuary, with no wrong for visitors;
A refuge in the hills, the peaks of which cannot be scaled.

31. His policies of rule are rightly guided-
He filled the cosmos with upright men, his justice and moderation.