1. He shines like a lamp in the darkest night,
Carefully guarding his provisions until their goodness can be taken advantage of.

2. The thought of my friend made my sadness easier to bear,
For if I wish, I can meet someone whose companion is dead.

3. And whoever sees a day the people see with it
The nakedness of a day whose stars cannot be concealed,

4. Say to the one who proudly shows enmity,
“A cup will come to you which you inevitably must drink.”

5. A glorious brother who did not dishonor me on the day of assembly,
As the sword of Amr did not fail him in battle.

6. And my eyes have not seen a warrior like Malik,
Nor a king to whom troops march.