1. The greens of joy faded when Ahmad faded away
Upon your grave, grave of virtues and excellence

2. Peace of God be upon you, our lively life
A complete, flawless peace from the one who betrayed

3. So I did not praise the world without Ahmad's light
For can the inane night be praised without a moon?

4. Our hopes melted when he melted away
Though through him hopes blossomed like flowers

5. If we are late in your burial rites
Let there be reward for us in placing you first

6. And that is proportional to the calamity—truly
Your right—the most painful that befell creation

7. We will be patient until patience unites us again
And in patience, if its decree brings finest pride