1. I was suddenly invited to your celebration
So I accepted despite my preoccupations and illness

2. And I called upon my poetry, O faithful one, but it betrayed me
My talent failed and my rhymes were out of my control

3. So I came empty-handed, possessing nothing but
My hope for your forgiveness for the shortcomings of my words

4. And I felt ashamed, would this be my stance
At the farewell and honoring ceremony?

5. I deserve to chant to the people
Verses about this intrepid reformer

6. And to speak for myself and others with what
Loyalty and duty to honor require

7. You have certainly gotten your share of bliss
And happiness, care and order

8. So let anyone other than you win the proximity of the successful Muwaffaq
He is the elite of rulers in governance

9. He wore humility as his garment and walked to
The positions of glory with steady steps

10. And he started roaming the towers of glory
Like the full moon bringing joy to the heavens