1. Ask the slender script and the white paper,
For they reveal men's inner states.

2. And ask on the day of battle the enemies of war,
In the valley of Taym, blazing with fire.

3. And one day the banners of Qays arrived,
Leading horses, their reins entangled.

4. With young men who see death as honor,
And elders who have long stormed into battle.

5. God granted victory to its leader,
The signs of might flanking it on the left.

6. With it we attack the archers on steeds
Galloping, racing like thoughts.

7. Among them is a lion of courage from the plateau of Shawf,
Who honored lions, though he surpassed men.

8. When they advance, you'd think them buzzing flies,
And if they stand firm, you'd reckon them mountains.

9. Their spears are accustomed to triumph,
And their enemies accustomed to defeat.

10. Were their battalions to attack
With their resolute souls, none could withstand.

11. The noble heroes led by Shir,
Whose name is ever linked with victory.

12. Shahabi, the boldest, the firmest footed,
And the best of them in character.

13. He greets war smiling when
Spear blades weep blood shed in battles.

14. And plunges into the fray when perils come in succession
With poise making light of the heaviest.

15. How many glories does he own
When recounting would take long?

16. When he intends a matter,
He attains it, with God's help.

17. The swords of India gained from him
Radiance, and the polished became keener.

18. He camped for five days below the mountain Rashia
Fearing his might would be diminished.

19. He kindled in its valleys war's fire
To rain vengeance upon the foe.

20. And met them - would he fear to meet them? -
A youth relying solely on God.

21. So they took fright and sought refuge
Thinking the snow would prevent the fight.

22. He drove them with the knights of doom
And hemmed them with steeds in a ring.

23. They feared his sword and sought protection from it,
Having cast aside spear and blade.

24. He spared them, for God's sake, from death,
And humiliated them, adding to their disgrace.

25. They retreated while Death bore witness,
Its tongues eager to take them.

26. And he attained reward, victory and praise
That will endure forever.

27. And lofty station with a minister
August, filling the world with awe.

28. Himam, greatest of viziers in rank,
Noblest and most bountiful.

29. His right hand flows with justice and generosity,
And his stern eyelid swells with wrath.

30. By his counsel the cheek of domains smiles
And his resolve makes the necks of the vile bend.

31. If his tongue sought a foe,
Though atop the skies he sped and leaned.

32. Let him who wishes glory or loftiness
Without his merits think the impossible.

33. For Abdullah exalts all the free
And raises all with mighty deeds.

34. Indeed, the Emir rewarded with all good,
May God reward him with ascendance.

35. And gifted him noble favors,
Befitting his sublime worth.

36. He appointed him the sword of victory,
And clothed him in the robe of might.

37. Rejoice, O Emir, shining with glory,
And perish acquiring praise and wealth.

38. With favors, ascendance, victory,
Fortune never to fade or fail.

39. Excuse me, I came to you in joy
Never having aligned with another.

40. A maiden of eulogies hoping for acceptance,
If her smile shone and she spoke.

41. The writhing of a supple bough delights,
As does a shining youth and union.