Sol 5.6

  1. May God water this grave with the rain-clouds of life-giving showers;

    may their downpour be poured upon it every day.

  2. Within it rests a man of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom,

    whose journey has now led him to the generous Lord.

  3. Ever since Ma‘ruf al-Karkhi became his neighbor,

    the dust of this place has shone with all that is there.

  4. In the month of Rabi‘ al-Thani he found rest—or passed away—

    and his noble person came to dwell in the loftiest gardens of Paradise.

  5. In medical knowledge, he was the most learned of scholars,

    and he belonged to the victorious army.

  6. After death, he indeed attained pardon and favor,

    receiving from God His pardon and reward in full.

  7. He returned to the Gardens of Eden; so inscribe the date:

    “Ali’s abode is in the gardens of eternity.”

Sol 5.6