قالَ رَبِّ اشرَح لي صَدري

He said, “My Lord, calm my heart for me.

وَيَسِّر لي أَمري

And ease my task for me.

وَاحلُل عُقدَةً مِن لِساني

And remove the knot from my tongue.

يَفقَهوا قَولي

So they may understand my speech.

وَاجعَل لي وَزيرًا مِن أَهلي

Grant me a helper from my family.

اشدُد بِهِ أَزري

Strengthen me through him.

وَأَشرِكهُ في أَمري

And let him share in my mission.

كَي نُسَبِّحَكَ كَثيرًا

In order to frequently glorify Your praises.

وَنَذكُرَكَ كَثيرًا

And remember You frequently.

إِنَّكَ كُنتَ بِنا بَصيرًا

You are always watchful over us.”