1. The Nabateans did not know the path to excellence,
Nor heard they the tales of Ka'b and Hatim.

2. What is it to Quraysh, though she be the greatest authority,
If we establish through her the law of glory and nobility?

3. After loyalty, to wrong her were ungracious-
Though she do us wrong or break our pledges and oaths sworn.

4. Mayhap the ignoble habits of the Nabateans,
Will be changed by the Hashimites, scions of Al-Asbat.