1. O East, father of guidance, where has your guidance gone?
Your light has faded and gloom has overcome your splendor.

2. You were once a cool drink for the thirsty,
Why have you now become one complaining of parched lips?

3. Yesterday you were a hand for every fallen one,
Today you have fallen beneath your own burden.

4. Yesterday you were strength for the oppressed,
Today you have lost all your power.

5. Yesterday you were a refuge for every group,
Your protection did not fail, rather your protector betrayed your protection.

6. O East, even if injustice has spread over you,
Do not transgress, for soon light will flood your sky.

7. The West, when it becomes inflated, draws from your light.
So be patient, be patient, for tomorrow your splendor will return.

8. Do not fear the darkness, O father of years,
The sun has disappeared before you, yet it is behind you.

9. O East, you were thirsty after having quenched
Every flock above your meadows with your roses.

10. If your flowing rivers have dried up,
Rejoice, for their abundance will surely return to you.

11. So rise up to protect the noble Abdulaziz,
For he is our Sultan, he is your master.