1. O one whose eyes stayed awake all night
Watching a star in the darkness of gloom

2. As if there was something in them when there was not
Except tears flowing in streams from weeping eyes

3. Tell Quraish that the best of their young men
And the most generous who walked on feet

4. Lay as a pledge at Badr, his pledge unredeemed
The generous, unfailing in his efforts, without tomorrow or illness

5. My eyes will not cease shedding copious tears
Over the fallen after the chief, Abu Hakam

6. Over the fallen Luey the son of Ghalib
Who met his death at Badr and did not flinch

7. You see the saddle straps cut in the neck of his steed
By a sharp sword separating its flesh and bone

8. No lion ever sat in its lair
With shackles dragging it to the open plain

9. Braver than him when the spears collide
And the call is made for mortal combat

10. So do not despair, O clan of Mughirah, and be patient
Over him, for whoever despairs over him is not reasonable

11. Make the sacrifice, for surely death is an honor for you
And what comes after it in the remainder of life is regret

12. And I say the wind is sweet for you
Surely the stand is noble, no doubt, for one of wisdom