1. Salim son of Mansur, have you not been informed
Of what transpired in the wars of Kulayb and Dahis

2. And what blood was shed in the war of Al-Yahabir
Permitted blood and painful flesh wounds

3. And what transpired in the wars of Sulaym before them
In the war of Bu`ath from the destruction of the horsemen

4. The dreams therein acted foolishly out of ignorance
And every fresh and dried dates were set ablaze

5. So restrain the fluttering from the foolishness of his opinion
And his friend Al-'Abbas before the young warriors

6. Otherwise you are like those who were before you
And none understands parables except the prudent