1. None but the son of Sulman is crowned a king
None but he girds the loins of the sultanate

2. The wind tells not its resolves as it blows
Save the steeds when they race neck and neck

3. Our island was once al-Andalus
Since you were born in it, it is Iraqain

4. We send you rhymes which are sweet
Like perfume gifted between two friends

5. Why do the eyes of the charmer watch me
When I have leaned on you like an old column?

6. How can one like me complain of scarcity
When your water sates every thirsty man?

7. Or how can a devil aspire to my horizon
When every devil is pelted from your heaven?

8. Nay, how can a human wink his eyes at me
When you are my ample shield against all men?

9. Awaken Abu Hasan to unravel what is difficult
Like a bride asleep in spirit and sweet basil.