1. When the spears retract their oaths,
And men's plans start to fail,

2. When you see a shooting star streaking the spearshafts
And Sa'iyah is called out amidst them and Samawwal,

3. And you see it amidst the houses as if it were
A grey morning star flashing in the horizon,

4. And Gudair was called out amidst the men when they lined up,
Three groups of one-eyed and cross-eyed men.