1. The death of a rider has brought grief to the tribe of Banu 'Abs
Like a spear, he now lies buried beneath the soil
١. ناحَت بَني العَبسيِّ مَصرَعَ راحِلٍ
كَالرُمحِ باتَ موسَّداً تَحتَ الثَرى
2. Indeed, with his passing the chivalrous have lost
A helping hand in times of adversity's woes
٢. شَهمٌ لَقَد فَقَدَ العفاةُ بِفَقدِهِ
عَوناً عَلى بُؤسِ الزَمانِ إِذا عَرا
3. Yet he journeyed to bliss well-prepared
With piety towards God and righteousness girded
٣. وَلَقَد مَضى نَحوَ النَعيمِ مزوَّداً
بِتُقى الإِلهِ وَبِالصَلاحِ مُؤزَّرا
4. And there in history, he revels in a garden
Triumphant, Michael rejoices having been given glad tidings
٤. وَهُناكَ في التّاريخِ طابَ بِجَنَةٍ
بِالفَوزِ ميخائيلُ فيها بُشِّرا