1. Take the people's roundabout route, O guide,
Toward the lowlands—do not call out to it.

2. And when you come to the living, strike barefoot
The homes' doorsteps, though they are sacred to it.

3. You and those with you dismount from the hilltops—
Behave courteously before you reach them.

4. And when you see the domes of Umm Ubaydah's place,
Bow down; do not kiss its sill as Ahmad did.

5. Ahmad, the evident, sublime, Divinely-supported one
Is the chaste maiden's beloved among her sons.

6. The shaykh of realities and paths, her succor,
The master teacher of her sultan, her protector.

7. The shining star of subtle knowledge, her sun,
Her guardian and the leader of her loyal ones.

8. Kiss the noble earth of his retreat
Where the angels of the All-Powerful circled round.

9. Say, "Peace be upon you," O son of al-Murtada,
And spread there a fervent longing folded round.

10. Scatter then the pearls of tears upon his tomb,
Recite there the greetings of the passionate, sincere.

11. Ask the hand of the one whose hand is white
Among the Family of the Flower who loves his father.

12. Succor who excelled all men—you will never see
Among the saints anyone resembling him.

13. Accepted, eminent, he slept from visiting
And stood at the door of God, revered.

14. He brought Muhammad's nation truths
That give life—he turned back from its guide.

15. He showed self-abasement to the All-Powerful
As God, Majestic is His Majesty, elevated him.

16. He negated his fame, folded it away,
While the Truth in His Kingdom gave him life.

17. By his effort the path was clear for his men,
So his essence they had concealed became evident.

18. He overflowed with Muhammad's guidance
In its towns and places far from towns.

19. However a man seeks to hide his inner thoughts,
The Knower of secrets will reveal them.

20. So look, my brother, at Ahmad's path and take heed
If you have insight into the Way, O intelligent one.

21. Forsake claims, humble and detached,
In a way that he relates back to his grandfather.

22. He did without needs decisively, certain
That the Generous One fulfills them through His grace.

23. He followed the path of silence and solitude,
While yearnings' mounts sped on beneath him.

24. He restored the lofty hearts to their Lord
For the worshippers—their Protector is their Maker.

25. This is the great Rafai' and these are his signs—
Blessings upon you, O reciter!