In Honour of al-Attas

No more talk of cults or worship,

Of al-Attas, we do not bow,

For Sultan Ibrahim himself,

Bestowed the Royal Professor now.

Recognition of excellence,

Is not to see a man as divine,

But to see God’s will and power,

In the knowledge that we find.

God’s bounty, charity, and love,

In bestowing excellence so bright,

To share with those who recognize,

And acknowledge the guiding light.

Recognition of excellence,

Is not to see a man as divine,

But to see God’s will and power,

In the knowledge that we find.

Only those who see and know,

Will benefit from this grace,

Not those who turn away,

From the wisdom in this place.

So we honor al-Attas,

Not as a deity, but as a guide,

In the light of God’s own wisdom,

We walk with humble pride.