"Here lies he softly, within this narrow tomb, but his real dwelling is the heart of every man.
"Why should I not pray God that the rain should moisten his tomb with its abundant dew? for the rain of his liberality showered down upon all without ceasing.
"Was he not filled with the fear of God, with gentleness and wisdom? Amongst his qualities, were not virtue, liberality, and magnificence one part?
"Was he not the only one that with his science cleared up all doubts?
"Was not poetry one of his attributes, and did he not deck his throne with verses like strings of pearl?
"Was he not always stout, and held his ground in the battle-field?
"How many enemies his sword repelled!
"But Ebn Nasr, his successor, is certainly the greatest among all monarchs of the earth.
"May God protect him!
"For he is most generous and victorious; besides, he distributes rewards generously. He has saved the kingdom from ruin, and restored it to its former greatness."