And before him Khuzaymah safeguarded his renown—
a time-honoured legacy from illustrious forebears. (1)

Mudrikah—no people ever equalled him,
so pure of heart, so far above paltry gain.

Ilyas—his enemies despaired of victory
long before their battalions could even assemble.

In Mudar every kind of glory gathered
whenever the serried ranks clashed in battle. (2)

Nizar assumed a sovereignty among his tribe
that soared beyond the gaze of watchful eyes. (3)

Maʿad stood ready as his ally’s sure reserve
whenever the ruses of a warring foe were feared.

Adnan, whenever his merit is reckoned,
stands alone, unmatched by peer or companion.

In Udd excellence reached its furthest bound—
an inheritance treasured from venerable sires. (4)

In Udad forbearance, graced with keen intelligence,
shone brightest when a stern brow lent it majesty.

Himaysʿ kept ascending to the loftiest heights,
attaining the hopes of far-flung aspirants. (5)

From Nabt the great tree of honour spread,
seeking its strongholds on towering crags. (6)

To Qaydar were joined the liberality of Ḥatim,
the wisdom of Luqman, and the resolve of Ḥājib.

These are the descendants of Ishmael, truthful of promise;
beyond him no seeker can aspire to greater glory.

Abraham, the Friend of God, surpassed in nobility
all whom the earth bears, whether walking or riding.

Terah possessed an innate magnanimity
that revealed his commendable traits. (7)

Nahor, slayer of foes—his exploits endure,
too many for any reckoner to number.

Ashruʿ, in the frenzy of war, was a forest lion,
cleaving foreheads with keen, honed blades. (8)

Arghu—a tempered fang in battle,
sparing of his own life yet relentless toward the foe.

Peleg was not outdone by the men of his clan,
nor was Eber beneath them in lofty rank. (9)

Shelah, Arphaxad, and Shem were exalted by virtues
that shielded them from every critic and detractor.