The Sheathless Sword

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.