Saudi girl recites anti-terror poem on TV

Against the backdrop of Saudi Arabia's four-day anti-terrorism conference in Riyadh, Saudi TV featured a young girl delivering a poem that condemned terrorism.

It was aired Tuesday on Saudi TV, Channel 1 and translated by the Middle East Media Research Institute, or MEMRI.

Before reciting the poem, the little Saudi girl, identified as "Rahaf," said:

"This is a message to anyone trying to frighten us and to undermine our security. I am your daughter, I am your sister, I am the daughter of this homeland. Together against terror, together against terror. No to terror, no to terror."

TRENDING: Athlete files lawsuit alleging she was forced off team for refusing to kneel

Then the interviewer asked her, "Do you have a poem, Rahaf?"

The little girl began her recitation:

I begin by mentioning the one who defeated the nation of Pharaoh,

and granted Muhammad victory in the battle of Al-Ahzab.

One great God, who owns the universe.

He punishes severely, but forgives those who repent.

This poem I recite with a bleeding heart,

due to the deeds of the bats of terror.

Children who do not understand what is happening.

Children whose bodies were scattered among toys.

Policemen keep vigil while their families sleep.

They spend the night in the streets while we are at home.

Advertisement - story continues below

In air-conditioned [cars] the policemen patrol,

guarding our homes from all the thieves.

This homeland is safe because of its leadership.

The Creator is protecting it.

Oh, gang of terrorists, what do you gain?

Your end will be by a sword, slitting your throats.

Today or the day after tomorrow you will cease to exist.

This is no jest. There will be no dialogue with you. Goodbye.

The girl's performance was a welcome contrast to frequent reports of children being indoctrinated to become suicide bombers in various parts of the Islamic world.

View video of Saudi girl reciting anti-terror poem.