1. When the camels' saddles were removed, I mistook them
For a soft and delicate tent, erect and pegged.

2. O you whose head is wrapped to lead
The people of Hejaz on a she-camel!

3. Do you want ‘Amr ibn Al-Khalid and his allies
While Ka’b if found would be blamed?

4. Indeed Al-Khalid and his group in ‘Amir
Are like a heart clad with metal plates.

5. Do not hastily head for Rabee’ah, they
Have gathered massive troops against the enemy.

6. A people who split from one group
And leaned towards a loyal ally.

7. Do not attack the clan of Matraf
Ever unjust or oppressed.

8. So aim your spear, if you tread their land
You will see their righteousness manifest.

9. And Matraf’s battalions will alternate attacking you
And show you stars in broad daylight.

10. A people whose horses are tied amidst their homes
And blue sharp swords that shine like stars.

11. With Muakhir whose shirt slides off him
Ashamed amidst the homes, sickly and bleak.

12. Until Rafraf raises the banner, you will see him
Beneath the banner as the leader of his tribe.

13. And if you wish, you will find among them a protector
Standing firmly against the enemy's wrath.

14. Or a youth judged by the elders
As the elders' baldness denotes their wisdom.

15. You will not manage to change their glory
Unless you change the slopes of Yasum.

16. If they make peace with you, then leave them be
And sleep, for sleeping is sufficient bliss for you.

17. A people, if enraged, their spears
Add a rib, if you take measure.