1. Be kind to us, for we are kind
To the spirit of every lover

2. We express joy, so it shines
East and West like the morning

3. We are the hub’s chosen ones
Like the pole star above all poles

4. Meanings have come to revolve around it
Circling like planetoids

5. My mentor in my weakness
A lantern in my heart's presence

6. In both states, my imam
Between bestowal and withdrawal

7. I perished in passionate love for him
And longing tore my heart apart

8. Oh you who blame me, here I am
No matter what you say about me

9. Son of Rifa’i my master
Among saints, the one I love

10. Hashimi my prophet
God, sanctified is my Lord

11. The way of purity, my faith
The path of companions, my way

12. Love for Prophet's family
My sword against all misfortune

13. On Rifa’i’s path
With God, my caravan marched on

14. Oh guide, drive my camel
To the open desert, take me

15. For Ahmed, I ardently yearn
I love to weep in fervor

16. Between rapture and states
Fires of passion and pull

17. Of distant love and reunion
Of remoteness and nearness

18. My advisor, spare me your advice
For your sake, reduce my blame

19. I heard your counsel bitter
You wearied my heart with rebuke

20. Did you uncover any secrets?
Reveal the truth that teaches me

21. Did you see the epiphany
Behind the fluttering of veils?

22. Have you seen my euphoria
From the wine-cup of love I sipped?

23. What is left between me and wilderness
But dust upon dust?

24. Nothing remains with me
Except love for my beloved

25. If my soul dies, it's my love
If I'm ill, it's my remedy

26. My eyes rain generosity
My fervor, a downpour of clouds

27. My distress disturbs all travelers
Every mountain pass and valley

28. Between my eyes and sleep
Passion wages war

29. The censurer said "how strange!"
And accused this lover of madness

30. He barred me from the misguided way
And stained my honor with lies

31. Thanks be to God, I have no sin
My only sin is my love

32. If that's considered a vice
I'm happy with it for life

33. Oh gentle breeze of love, visit me
Oh zephyr of nearness, blow my way