Iqra Islamic Publications: The Burda of Hadrat Ka'b bin Zuhair Rady Allahu 'Anhu
Iqra Islamic Publications: The Burda of Hadrat Ka'b bin Zuhair Rady Allahu 'Anhu
Amid Quraysh companions. When they chose
Islam in Mecca's vale, men said, "Be gone!"
They went, not weaklings, not as men that flee,
Swaying upon their mounts and poorly armed,
But heroes proud and noble of mien, bright-clad
In mail of David's weave for the encounter.
Muhannadun min Suyufillahi maslulu
Fee fityatin min Quraysh-in qaala qaailuhum
Bibatni Makkata lamma aslamu zulu
Zaalu fama zaala ankaasun walaa kushufun
'Indalliqaai walaa meelu ma'aazeelu
Shummul 'araaneeni abtaalun labusuhum
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The Messenger a light is, source of light,
An Indian blade, a drawn sword of God's swords,
Amid Quraysh companions. When they chose
Islam in Mecca's vale, men said, "Be gone!"
They went, not weaklings, not as men that flee,
Swaying upon their mounts and poorly armed,
But heroes proud and noble of mien, bright-clad
In mail of David's weave for the encounter.
(Translation by Martin Lings, p. 314).
Inna'r Rasula lasaifun yustadaau bihi
Fee fityatin min Quraysh-in qaala qaailuhum
Zaalu fama zaala ankaasun walaa kushufun
Shummul 'araaneeni abtaalun labusuhum
