1. Blessed is He who boasts that I am His servant
Glory be to Him, Glory be to Him, to Him belongs all praise

2. There is no sovereign but His sovereignty, Mighty is His face
He is the First in His dominion and He is the Last

3. So my soul, fear Allah and strive for Him
For days have passed and the promise has drawn near

4. The best of deaths is to be killed in His cause
And the best of livelihoods is modesty, forbearance and moderation

5. I busied myself with that over which I have no control
When there is no avoiding what we cannot evade

6. I'm amazed at people joking foolishly among themselves
As if jesting among them is serious

7. They forgot death and relaxed into frivolity and youth
As if death does not go and come