SyedIbad

A little later in the grim airs of the battle-field, Hind’s loud and melodious voice could be heard. 
According to historian Ibn Hishäm, these are some of the words of the song she sang 
melodiously:
We have settled our account for the Battle of Badr,
We have fought a bloody battle in return for a bloody battle.
My sorrow for 'Utbah was beyond my tolerance,
'Utbah was after all my father.
I was grieving over my uncle too, as also my son,
But now my breast is cooled and comforted.
I have fulfilled my vow.
Wahshï has put a salve on my heart’s wound.
I shall remain forever obliged to Wahshï,
Till the time my bones turn into earth inside the grave.

Table of The Sheathless Sword

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Volume 1