1. This is the sanctuary of al-Shafi'i, the sea of loyalty
The ink of Islamic law and the cousin of Mustafa

2. He whose knowledge has spread across the world, who can claim
To have gained knowledge without learning from al-Shafi'i?

3. The sea is the ship of Sharia sailing upon it
A fresh Euphrates, it contains the cure

4. So settle in his courtyard and cling to his side
You will see kindness overflowing from the Imam

5. There you will see the light of virtues radiating
There you will see the sea of Sharia pure and clear

6. O visitor, plead to him
For God chose him for his knowledge and ennobled him

7. O you whom time has become hostile
And misfortunes have assaulted violently

8. Turn to al-Shafi'i's sanctuary, you will find
The judge of Sharia, the just Imam

9. His mother did not hope for virtues and brilliance
Except he returned endowed with every merit

10. This Imam, kings stand in awe at his door
Out of reverence for his majesty and fear

11. Though he grants generously to those who come
Pleading to him, seeking his kindness

12. His virtues have spread among people so his rain
Comes morning and night with kindness ever-flowing

13. Who sought the Imam al-Shafi'i
And did not gain good reception and honor?

14. Or failed in his quest and fell into disgrace
Or remained distressed and teetering on the edge?

15. No, by Him who endowed him with noble traits
There is no ambiguity or concealment in his virtues

16. Rather, all who entered his sanctuary, he granted
Favor, gifts and bestowed bounty upon them

17. O best refuge after the family of Muhammad
In our Egypt, whether settled or nomadic

18. You whom the hadith has borne witness to your merit
O you raised between Zamzam and Safa

19. We are your guests, O Imam and man of brilliance
Who grants generously to those who visit

20. So grant your guests a glance of your generosity
For your noble glance makes hearts yearn

21. And grant your sublime care for those gathered
Out of love and following your noble Sharia

22. And for all scholars, with their knowledge
May they be cured of every malady of the heart

23. And for those who upheld the banner of your birth
Whose beauty is manifest and filled with purity

24. Grant the leader of Muslims your care
To triumph with a clear victory and justice