1. I hope for a drink from his basin,
That brings together security and plentiful water.

2. If we come to his basin tomorrow,
He brings near the fortunate and wards off the wretched.

3. Whenever his Master draws near him, he says:
“Put back the basin and drink happily and freely.”

4. And if an enemy draws near him,
Ali wards him off to a faraway place.

5. And the day of parting, the day of farewell,
When I set out towards arduous Tubuk,

6. He came up to bid him farewell privately,
While the Muslims had halted their mounts.

7. So those prone to doubt, the hypocrites,
Thought thoughts and said outrageous words,

8. And said, “He whispers to him, apart from the people,
But no! God brought him near him as a confidante.”

9. Into Ahmad’s mouth He reveals
Eloquent speech and a hidden revelation,

10. So through him, apart from his companions,
He urged him on, conversing privately.