But this I will do: he shall be placed in the front rank.

If Allah wills it, he will be killed by the bullets of his countrymen.

If, when the fight is over, he is unharmed, you shall all agree that the matter be left for the Khalifa to decide.

But, mind, I wash my hands of his death.

On the eve of a battle, it is not for me to set my wishes above those of my emirs and my tribesmen; and I yield to your demands, because it is necessary that all be of one mind.