Turkish yataghan - Translation request

[Congoblades]

Hi, I recently purchased this well used Turkish yataghan (so I am told).
Most of the goldwork has gone. I hope there is one side still readable.
Any comment would be welcome. Thanks.

[Congoblades]

Nobody :confused:

[Battara]

Hi Congoblades. I'll take a stab. What I can tell you is that the piece looks like it comes from the Balkans when they were under Ottoman rule. The hilt is made of 2 horn "ears". The scabbard is either new or parts are new, like that below the throat. I would bet that the blade is mono-steel, and from the mid-late 19th century.

[Congoblades]

Thank you Battara. The blade is indeed mono-steel. There are some repairs at the scabbard. The family of the previous owner has obtained it early 1900.

[Congoblades]

Translation for the first line is,

"Who holds on to god survives and who disobeys him is doomed"
:rolleyes: