1. You fell silent, no longer speaking,
Though your eloquent speech was dear to me.

2. This silence of yours is your final lesson -
A lesson for the pious, given mutely.

3. In life you guided, exhorting righteousness,
But when death's summons came, you showed no pity.

4. In death, your silence speaks more powerfully
Than loftiest words of wisdom for the upright.

5. Each soul has a fixed term of life -
None can resist it or seek immunity.

6. Many desire reward, and walk its path,
Though the steep slope fills their hearts with fright.

7. Of noble traits, the best in one we prize
Is a tongue that's modest and a heart that's white.

8. We knew you as transmitter of hadith -
Did you ever speak, yet fail to speak the right?

9. Though foes opposed you constantly, you stayed calm,
Showing no vexation, and no rage or spite.

10. You taught those who would learn, and freely gave
Knowledge, like clouds that rain in days of blight.

11. For faith, Imam, were you not its sturdiest pillar,
And staunchest champion in each trying fight?

12. You renounced the world, shunning all but God -
Devoted to your Lord with all your might.

13. When ninety years had passed, and medicine
Could not avail, you neared your final night.

14. You faced death undismayed, steadfast of soul,
Showing no panic or intent to flight.

15. How remarkable your heart remained so vast,
Though now it rests in a narrow grave bed tight.

16. Peace be upon you! Let all who would be wise
Send blessings to your name, that shines so bright.

17. Your soul has rights upon the Abode of Peace.
Patience, for those left behind, is true delight.