1. My body turned to decay and ruin,
No wonder, for this is the fate of all bodies.

2. Away with a form that became fragmented,
Yet it encompasses all dimensions.

3. The causes of my death are my evil deeds,
For they have led to it and my material being.

4. The finite nature of this life stems from decay,
Since my actions have their consequences.

5. How strange that this path accompanied me,
While I was oblivious to any fragrance or absence.

6. Now I lie as a corpse buried underground,
When will it be my bed for a long sleep?

7. I have become the best prey for insects,
If only I were prey for lions instead.

8. My blood flowed until sated were the hearts
Of those who never ceased to hunt me.

9. Stop and read what I have inscribed for you, and take heed,
And see in my grave there is but ashes of me.

10. I built myself a grave while still alive,
Frightened of the unknown without refrain.

11. And glance at one lying flat and constrained,
Straitened without relief for the day we reunite.

12. In thick darkness that light refused to penetrate,
One who traversed it did not succeed in being guided.

13. Shackled by the fetters of an iniquitous adversary,
Who took control of my mind and leadership.

14. I thus became chained by him, unable to move
Freely for the rest of time.

15. By Allah! Make my voice resonate so you know
It echoed in the valleys and plains.

16. And the angel's voice scares me when calling
One day calling out at that summoner.

17. "O you who lie in graves, come out!
Awaken, O sleepers, after your slumber!

18. Come before Allah and receive your recompense
Near the blazing Fire always stoked.

19. And gather at once, collectively in peace,
To be driven to that valley for judgment."

20. The Valley of Jehoshaphat, where converge
All humanity on that appointed time.

21. Do you aspire, my lad, to know my lineage,
My origin, my land, and homeland?

22. And my wealth along with my honor and knowledge, and then my garments
That changed into the clothes of mourning?

23. I hail from Adam in succession,
Through generations beyond count.

24. And my land is the lowly, base world, abode of
Adversities and regrets constantly repeating.

25. The ancient mother conceived me in sin,
And so did my birth match it.

26. As for my wealth, it is but poverty, and my generosity
Is but disgrace, and so are my glories.

27. My honor became defamed, and my freedom
Became shackled in chains and fetters.

28. My knowledge turned into ignorance, and I made
My wisdom evaporate like rising smoke.

29. Hardships and troubles are my clothes,
And calamities and afflictions are my provisions.

30. In this time I lived but for a minute,
Or even less than that for one given respite.

31. Made kingdoms altogether my soldiers.
And I am the one whose hands ruled the world

32. With the support of a leader and aide.
One day I left a desolate mother crying

33. Like the weeping when I was born.
I am a lesson for you, so take heed from me

34. And convey the message with support.
And act with all humility and honesty,

35. And beware the cunning of arrogance and atheism.
And restrain yourself with the regret of one dead from sin,

36. Before you join the nonbelievers.
So you may gain an eternal kingdom,

37. And be successful in glories and bliss.
This is what I have willed for you, O reader

38. Of the Generous and Guiding Lord.
So take your path contemplating death, and make

39. Its remembrance your daily litany,
To gain the glories and joys without ruin,