1. Greetings to you, O noble one of high station and glory,
Descendant of the honored and eminent family.

2. A sun has dawned from the heavens of the West shining brightly,
Eclipsing all the stars in the sky of the East.

3. Of beautiful form and character you have emerged,
Adorned with the jewel of purity more radiant than gold.

4. A generous branch you are, from a tree watered
By the waters of virtue, not clouds.

5. Offspring of great kings who ruled over people
And built greatness, attaining the highest ranks.

6. With might they built a palace, its side impregnable,
Safe from the assaults of fate.

7. You have attained inherited honor from ancient times,
Combining the glory of knowledge and lineage.

8. God has molded you from kindness and nobility,
Weighing you with the beauty of refinement and literature.

9. The women of this age boast saying,
"O sister of the best brother, O daughter of the best father!"

10. So congratulations O protector of Egypt, on your return,
Nay, congratulations to the country for what it has gained.

11. May you forever have days in your service,
And the cup of joy attending you for eons to come.