1. How often does she wound me with the arrows of her dark glances,
And transgress with her left hand!

2. This, because I sought refuge in the protection
Of one who has protected the vulnerable from her deadly blades.

3. My master Idris son of Idris son of he whose
Lions cowered before him in their dens.

4. Servant of God the Perfect, son of the Chosen One,
Of excellent lineage, the shining light of valor.

5. Scion of the one who attained all glory,
Brother of loftiness, the crescent moon.

6. Grandson of the Messenger, the Hashimite
The best of creation, chosen from among mankind.

7. May God shower blessings upon him as long as life continues
And spirits thrill in their vessels.

8. And upon his family and companions who
Trod the path of guidance and traversed its mountains.

9. My master! O scion of the exalted ones who attained lofty heights
And surpassed heroes on the day of battle!

10. Save your slave from the fetters which
Have bound him - kinship to those who wield the sword.

11. Indeed it is certain, resolved without doubt my lord,
That you save the captive from his shackles.

12. I trust that you give refuge to those who seek
Your protection, from all that they dread and fear.

13. Why is it that he who resides as your guest
Is threatened by terrors with their dark fetters?

14. If he has fallen short in action, the exalted ones
Still excel, excusing lapses with their noble traits.

15. Who in existence has not been harmed
Especially one such as I, bewildered?

16. O refuge of the anguished and distressed
Rescuer of the weak from tyranny and ordeals!

17. Hasten that which I hope for from your plenty,
O Kaaba of hopes, treasured wishes!

18. My hopes will be realized through you - for the thirsty
You are a gushing river of attainment.

19. What loss if you quenched the thirst of her soul
From your overflow, and relieved me of my state?

20. Others gain the pure wine of wishes from your plenty
While I am left thirsting in this condition.

21. You are above such bias, your majesty transcends
Depriving your slave in equal measure.

22. When hopes drew near, it was more fitting for me
Than those who lingered far from your spring.

23. By your father - the greatest intercession, unquestioned
In its acceptance - fulfill my wish, O mighty one!

24. By the noble deeds of the devout and ascetics gone before
Or stalwart slayers immersed in the fray.

25. By every brilliant, accomplished one, immersed in bounty,
Star of guidance, poison of enemies, fruit of wishes.

26. Lofty, enriching settlements, lion of foes, refuge
From ills of the times, and their accumulated sorrows.

27. Reproach me not for the transgressions
Of my youth, its errors and misguidance!

28. For I neglected the rights of your neighborhood
And strayed from the paths of piety and righteousness.

29. I raced the steeds of frivolity heedlessly
Amid the blossoms of passion and its diversions.

30. But now, O pole of existence, I have saddled them
And made great effort to ignore such pursuits.

31. I have demolished what in the days of youth I built
In reckless hopes or empty ruins.

32. I have abandoned music, song and bliss
And held myself back from shameful wrangling.

33. My soul now yearns for the fruits of piety
And turns from the tax of passion and its wrangles.

34. Realize my hopes then, and grant my need!
O fulfiller of hopes before they are voiced!

35. In your absence which has carried him far away,
Guard my father from the wolves of Time.

36. Shield him where he dwells and hasten his return
Provide for him from your abundant riches.

37. Intercede for us on Judgment Day so we may be
Of those delivered from its terrors and ordeals.

38. O scion of a tree that has grown high above the heavens,
And son of the sublime ones granted perfection.

39. To your lofty abode I send greetings
As long as the groves murmur with their songs.

40. More fragrant than light, carried by the winds of life
Brought by the spirits fluttering in their robes.

41. Then blessings upon the Messenger, the Chosen One
The sun of creation, its crescent moon.

42. And his family and companions, as long as the morn breeze blows
And star clusters adorn the canopy of dusk.