1. The master of mankind called me
To righteousness and kindness

2. Abdullah, the glorious one
The generous, the powerful one

3. Wearing the finest garments
Surpassing all other garment-wearers

4. If only I could, I would hasten
To the eyes and the head

5. And abandon the jugs
That lead me to the goblet

6. And not weaken in drinking
From a cup or bowl

7. And race to sweetness
Though sweetness is harmless

8. And not neglect amusement
Among my seated companions

9. Crowned with wreaths
Of roses or myrtle

10. Near a palace whose foundation
Is the noblest foundation

11. How that palace reminds
Many people of Paradise

12. And restrains the greed
Of the malevolent with force

13. With halls clothed in the garment
Of splendor, what fine attire!

14. And gardens as though made
By a merchant of heavens

15. For the arrow of a single glance
In it a thousand targets

16. O Abu al-Qasim, O mighty pillar
Supporting munificence

17. O most generous state
Beyond people's praise or cup

18. This is the light of my excuse
Beyond it, the light of a lamp