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Shibli Nomani’s Tribute to the Turks on their Victory at Adrianople

during the Balkan War: 8th December 1912

O Turk! O the one who epitomises the True and Majestic Lord,
O those on whom all of existence takes pride!

You, the guardian of the community of the Final Messenger!


You are today the source of strength and support to the King of the Hejaz (the Holy Prophet);

The dint of your scimitars have turned vivid the pages of life,
Europe has been (for long) your theatre of war and field of striving

You have re-established that your decapitating sword,


Still remains the secret of the annihilation of your adversaries;

Every page of the map of the world that is colourful,


Owes its hues to the brandishing of your sword!

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