1. I will direct my praise to none but Hudhaifa,
The gallant knight and horseman of the heights.

2. He who continually puts to flight every opponent,
And comrades who avoid the trial of skill.

3. The breadth of his magnanimity and excellence is evident,
A refuge for all who come in pressed haste.

4. The accomplished warrior on the day of battle,
Striking with his white polished sword every unprotected head.

5. If you meet the attacking horses of the tribe of ‘Amir,
Meet them not on the hilltops and crags.

6. But if there is to be a grave trial with ‘Amir,
He will defend them and will suffice.

7. The pursuers who catch up with their horses,
And those who assemble to protect the guests.

8. You see them charging in the fray upon their tall steeds,
Driving on fiery horses with flapping manes.

9. Stallions with sturdy legs and tightly-cinched girths,
Of proven sires from pure Arabian stock.

10. In the day of battle you would think them
Lions in a jungle thicket or mountain cave.