1. Abdul Hamid, none but you protects
Her enemies increased as her helpers decreased

2. Her rule kept changing from one state
To another where its light disappeared

3. Until it settled on distinguished generals after
Its mountains and seas strived for it

4. The mother of capitals, below it the misery of decay
For the greedy extending its sulfur

5. Indeed, He who kept the caliphate among the sons
Of Othman has restored it to you to protect it

6. So be proud of its crown after events in you
And its sword, banner, and throne

7. For you are its fortress, leader, and most
Valiant army, war supplies, and minister

8. You have lived without needing an advisor though
Kings have always needed advisors

9. No Caesar stood up to alleviate distress
With a scheme without increasing its blaze

10. I warn of imminent heavy anguish
From a nation I give glad tidings of its success