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An Incident of the Battle of Yarmuk |
The armed Arab youth were arrayed for battle
The bride of Syria’s land was waiting for myrtle |
A young man who was restless like mercury
Approaching the army’s general started saying |
“O Abu ‘Ubaidah grant me permission to fight
The cup of my patience and calm is full |
I am becoming impatient in the Holy Prophet’s separation
In his Love even a moment’s life has become hard |
As I am going to the Holy Prophet’s audience
I shall gladly convey if there is any message” |
The general’s eye, whose sight was like an un-sheathed sword,
Noticing this zeal and fervor was moist with tears |
The army’s general exclaimed., “You are that young man
The respect for whose Love is binding on the elders |
May the God of Muhammad fulfill your wish
How elegant is the stage of your Love! |
When you arrive in the audience of the Holy Prophet
Present this petition with my sincere compliments |
“The Exalted God has shown His Mercy to us
Have been fulfilled all the promises you had made to us.” |
Translated by: M.A.K. Khalil |
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