1. قد كان قلبي قبله متحيراً

    في أمره لما أتاني فاهْتَدى

    My heart had indeed been bewildered before it,

    About his affairs; when it came to me, my heart found guidance.

  2. قبلْته ولثَمْتُه وضممتُه

    ونشرتُه وقرأْتُه لما بدَا

    I kissed it, pressed my lips to it, and clasped it.

    And I unfolded it and read it when it appeared.

  3. وطويْته ونشرتُه وضممتُه

    فرحاً به فأزالَ عن قلبي الصدَى

    And I folded it, unfolded it, and clasped it,

    In joy at it—and it removed the rust from my heart.

  4. مِن سالم بن محمدٍ أهل التقَى

    والفضل والجود المؤثْلِ والندَى

    From Salim ibn Muhammad, a man of piety,

    And virtue, deep-rooted generosity, and bounty,

  5. وابن الذين جدودُهمُ مشهورةٌ

    بفضائلٍ ووسائلٍ في المنتَدى

    And son of those whose forebears are renowned

    For virtues and distinctions in the assembly.

  6. لا تحسبنَّ البعد يُفْسد ودَّنا

    أو قول حاسدنا وإن طالَ المدَى

    Never think that distance spoils our affection,

    Or our envier's words, even if a long time passes.

  7. واسلمْ سلمتَ سلامةً محروسةً

    في حصن بهلا في النعيم مُخلَّدَاً

    And remain safe—may you enjoy well-guarded safety,

    In the fortress of Bahla, abiding forever in bliss.

  8. ثم الصلاةُ على الشفيعِ المرتضَى

    أهل الرضى أعنِي النبيَّ محمدا

    Then blessings upon the chosen intercessor,

    Worthy of favor—I mean the Prophet Muhammad.