1. God bless you Abu Khaythama
Your deed is so honorable to God

2. You sat still until you disliked stillness
Then you marched eagerly to battle

3. You entered the sheep pen by your two ewes
Glory be to your Lord, how great is He!

4. A bliss that satisfies, and shade that allures,
And life you delight in, if you can get it

5. But God reminded you of the heat of jihad
And inspired your heart with what He inspired it

6. So you said, shall the noble Messenger
Endure for God what harshness he's endured

7. While I stay here, craving my two ewes
And love of the sheep pen, what misguidance!

8. You marched on, and met him in Tabuk
The troops around him, thronging and murmuring

9. "Who's this, what's his business?" they asked
Behold, it is Abu Khaythama!

10. Was he not with those who stayed behind?
What need or madness brought him here now?

11. It is God who guides men's souls aright
And provides them righteousness and mercy