1. I saw Abu Ghassan hang his sword
On the shoulder of strife, against those who oppose him

2. You see people shedding tears for him while their hearts
Grieve, though no Arab comes to address him

3. With it Allah has abased the unjust
And empowered the wronged, strengthening his side

4. And Egypt, which was lost, now knows
Its far and near have been abandoned

5. That you are God's sword in the land, unsheathed
When death clashes with the swords of its troops