1. Secrets deposited, veiled by mysteries,
Uncovered by gazes that peered beneath the veil.

2. You held sway over the heart's cover, and beneath it
There boiled a rage that stirred up hot coals.

3. So one who speaks it is rendered speechless,
And one who translates it, his eyes are tearful.

4. Did success not feed me the saliva of love's intoxication
Deceitfully, with what events make transpire?

5. The days bid me goodbye in my prime
While a glance of fate watches me fade.

6. I set out to build high hopes
Where wishes culminate and hopes still cling.

7. To far-reaching hopes and a lifetime
That stumbles enemies and trips up foes.

8. One whose eye of generosity overflows, his palm
Takes the place of rain in a barren land.

9. Zeal for your crown of kingship in its prime
Has been bound by the wraps of youth.

10. Thoughts esteem you before the eyes can behold you
And when you come into view, eyes are dazzled.

11. By you, hopes are kindled and wishes fulfilled,
Blessings made complete and ties kept strong.

12. A caller to your generosity proclaimed to us,
Though he engages not in conversation.

13. The turns of fate have apportioned woe and joy -
So your sword is sheathed and steed slowed.

14. When God saw the caliphate fallen into disarray
And its pillars in ruin, God all-aware,

15. He established you as pillars surrounding it
So you shielded it from misfortunes and harm.

16. He pitched for it a canopy of sublime heavens
Raised up by the pacing of steeds.

17. Within it spheres, as stars,
And the fall of foes exerting control and defiant.

18. You fulfilled the decree of death in the heart of the foe
At daybreak, so the rash deaths had free reign.

19. For you are moments of eternity, lying in wait
With blessings or trials, and awaiting orders.

20. Had you but prided yourself,
None would claim glory except you.