O matchless exemplar, resolver of every perplexity with manifest proofs and clear evidence;
o you whose piety embraces both this world and the faith, singled out for excellence and the perfection of qualities—
be not wearied by those who visit you, even should they come time and again, or arrive (1) without first seeking permission.

You are the soul of existence in this age, the heart of humankind, the very eye of time;
and when all creatures are measured against you, they stand like bodies bereft of spirit.
For when illness touches the soul and the heart, the affliction soon reaches the limbs.
Thus it befits every companion—should they persist (2) in petitioning the All-Merciful—
to implore Him (3) to keep your gentle shade constant over them, safe from the sudden blows of circumstance.

By the guiding Prophet Muḥammad, sent with miracles and the Qur’an,
and by his Companions, together with his family, his wives, and the followers who excelled in goodness (4),
may the Lord’s blessings continually descend upon them—and upon him—for as long as the two radiant lights shine.

Completed—and its total is thirteen verses. (5)