1. Before Mu'izz ad-Din could delight
In his kingdom with his comrades

2. And accomplish his every desire
And reach all his hopes

3. Fate cut his life short
Snatching him away from his peers

4. He passed away, leaving just his name
And the repute of his fine manners

5. As if he had never lived or reigned
Among his veiled women

6. Or led armies to holy war
To aid God and his comrades

7. If only death had taken a bribe
And avoided knocking on his door

8. If only I could have redeemed him
Instead of his followers and friends

9. How soon fate turned our world
From the healer of ills to their cause

10. We hoped to be consoled by him
Not to console ourselves for his loss

11. No heart feels his absence more deeply
Except those attached to their friend

12. Can he know any life's joy when
Grief for him fills his lovers' hearts?

13. Each has their own way, and comrades
Whose lifelong labor is their concern