1. Oh, convey my message to 'Aqil
For you are most generous in war against me

2. Do you not remember the days when you were alone
And when all my kin were hostile towards you?

3. When people could not protect you from what you feared
Except those whom you wronged

4. Do you mend ties with those afar and forget
To mend ties with kin that have been broken for long?

5. But if war has hurt you
I will be merciful and kind to you

6. And if you feel complacent and comfortable
You become the harshest opponent to kin