1. For Ahmed, whose radiance is like the shining moon
In the mansions of glory

2. Its splendor is renowned for its brilliant light
Every year new glory

3. In the world of holiness his ascendance is sanctified
Surpassing in praise

4. The moon and sun pale before his brilliance
He is beyond compare

5. God sent him as guidance for jinn and humankind
To lead to the right path

6. He humbled with proof all who betrayed their vows
In East and West his sweet fragrance spreads

7. More luscious than nectar
O best of messengers from the finest of people

8. My longing draws me to you
To you my wish has led my fervent desire

9. How I yearn to sing your praise
With a crazed voice relating song and passion

10. Stirred by ardent love
I am drowned in agony with no savior

11. Except you my only succor, while tears rain down my cheeks
If my sin prevents me from that rapture

12. I am rendered helpless
How can one crazed with love come near

13. When such distance lies between us
Grief melts the resolute and maddens the sober

14. I turn my face toward you
Tears flowing like rain, my heart sighing

15. Ablaze with fiery longing
O hearer of whispers, to you I confess

16. Complaining of my state
Forsaken, I seek refuge at your door

17. Tormented by worries
If with trials from long neglect of me

18. You have darkened my days
Then such is the agony in which I see myself losing

19. Unless you are my rescuer
I take refuge in love from your supreme command

20. That keeps me far from you
With the love of him whose noble grave

21. Defied time, O virtuous one
Yearning and passion are always in my heart

22. Do not disregard my plea
One whose love seared his heart cannot say

23. Words that will fade
The exquisite rapture, the feast for the eyes

24. The eternal garden
The heart's quest, the soul's peace

25. In that cheek's bloom