مَنْ كانَ في علمه دخيلا

فللولاياتِ لا يليقُ

Whoever is unlearned in his knowledge

Is unfit to hold authority's reins -

لا سيَّما منصبٌ جديدٌ

فكفؤُهُ عالمٌ عتيقُ

Especially so for a role that's new;

An expert, seasoned scholar it ordains.