1. Congratulations, O Abu Sufyan, neither wealth slighted,
Nor reward denied, nor you left wanting.

2. It is the profit, unfailing to the fortunate one,
For him a vision in the heat of war made certain.

3. You carried Abu Sufyan in your eye willingly,
With it, goodness in all places paired.

4. And you came to Allah's Messenger, face not wan,
Nor sympathy feigned, nor heart downcast.

5. You say to him, “My eye which you see
Has gone in God's path, and faith the motive.”

6. So he said, “If you wish, restoration possible
By power of the Lord, His command complete and blessed.”

7. “Or else another with Him if you meet Him,
And that's a promise with your Lord made sure.”

8. So you chose this, then discarded the one
You carried, and in truth, the lesser not preferred.

9. It will follow it in the battle of Rome, its sister,
When the time for it after that arrives.

10. Better upon better, and blessing He increases
From God - its secret from you concealed.

11. Congratulations, O Abu Sufyan, neither spear sorrowing,
Nor sword depressed, nor resolve subdued.

12. Your giving in distress - none given its like
But the stalwart in might, faithful and secure.