ولمّا رأيتُ النّاسَ سَنُّوا التَهانيَا

بعثتُ به منّي إليكَ القَوافيَا

When I saw people sending congratulations,

I sent you this rhymed poem from me.

إذا هُنِّيءَ الأَمْلاكُ بالعِيدِ لَم نَقُلْ

غَداً لك هذا الدهرُ بالسّعد هانيا

When kingdoms are congratulated for Eid, we don't say,

"Tomorrow, may this time bring you happiness."

ولكن نهنِّي عِيدَنا بك والورى

كما بك هَنّانا النَّدَى والمعَاليا

Rather, we congratulate our Eid with you, and the people,

As you made us happy with the dew and great heights.

فلو لم تكن في الأرض كانت بِلا سَناً

وأشبَهَتِ الأيّامُ فيها الّلياليا

If you were not on this earth, it would be without splendor,

And days would resemble nights.

إذا ما امرؤ سامَي بِجَدٍّ ووالدٍ

سَمَوْتَ بأخلاقٍ جَمَعْن المعَاليا

When a noble man of resolve and father

You reached the heights, gathering all glories.

ولو لم تكن مِن معشرٍ فيهم الهُدَى

لكنتَ هُدىً للناس وحدَكَ باقيا

If you were not from a group guided in it,

You would still be a guide to people, remaining alone.

كأنّك ماءُ الغَيْثِ يستَنْبِت الرُّبَا

ويَكْسُو الثَّرَى حُسْنا ويُروْى الصَّوادِيا

You are like rain that sprouts plants

And covers the land beautifully, watering valleys.