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Verse 11

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Original Arabic

11. ويَوْمَ عَقَرْتُ لِلْعَذَارَي مَطِيَّتِيفَيَا عَجَباً مِنْ كورها المُتَحَمَّلِ

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11. And the day I slaughtered my mount for the virgins—what wonder at all the baggage carried from its saddle!

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11. And the day I slaughtered my mount for the young women—how astonishing that its saddle and gear were carried away!

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