1. The gazelle's light appeared at dusk
Or was it our governor's light that outshone the moon?
١. نور الغزالة في العشية قد ظهرْ
أم نور والينا الذي فضح القمرْ
2. Whoever contends with his opinion and sword
Will win the victory of your Lord's decree and fate
٢. والٍ يصول برأيه وحسامه
فيفوز فوز قضاء ربك والقدر
3. He did not spare his swords for the unjust
Or leave a trace for any transgressor
٣. ما غادرت للظالمين سيوفه
عيناً ولا تركت لباغٍ من أثر
4. I knew he was the lion of evil in disguise
And recognized him as the lion of righteousness when he set out
٤. أيقنته أسد الشرى متنكراً
وعرفته أسد الورى لما سفر
5. And I read a line on his noble face
So by the power he gained the victory
٥. وقرأت سطراً من أسرة وجهه
فإذا به بالسلط أرخ قد ظفر