1. This Imam al-Shafi'i, the vast ocean,
This cousin of Mustafa, the best of nations,

2. The jurisprudent through whom the law of Prophet Muhammad was established,
He became like a string of pearls, well-ordered.

3. I spent my precious life in his days,
Extracting rulings or transmitting wisdom.

4. Never did his thoughts cease from spreading virtues,
No, he knew not procrastination or fatigue.

5. The light of Sacred Law illuminated his heart,
For him, illumination and darkness are equal.

6. This is the Qurashi, exalted of lineage,
This son of Zamzam, Safa and al-Multazam.

7. This one whom Mecca cradled as a child,
Never leaving the precincts of its shrines.

8. This one of whom it is true that he is
The best of creation, the revered Imam.

9. This son of Idris, whose knowledge
Filled the horizons and overflowed.

10. How many a pillar he established for Sacred Law and ascended,
Until he reached the towering heights of greatness.

11. How many nights did he stay up, vigilant,
In service of the noble Sacred Law - and more and more!

12. Through him and the House of Mustafa
Egypt gained honor, and fulfilled its purpose.

13. With the dome of Imam al-Shafi'i,
The Master honored the sons of Hakam.

14. They obtained, ahead of all creation,
Those noble traits and qualities.

15. Yesterday kings had dwellings,
Today, the ardently hopeful have an excellent refuge.

16. In the vastness of its space and beauty of form,
The world and its inhabitants were subservient to him.

17. Hopes yielded to his command,
And good fortune and bounty flowed to him.

18. O people! Al-Shafi'i of exalted lineage,
Kindled a fire atop the banner of knowledge.

19. So seek from him noble traits and freshness,
And draw determination from one of high resolve.

20. Make your mediation through him to Mustafa
To fulfill your needs and dispel every anxiety.

21. From the house of this scholar guidance emerged,
From the house of this scholar kindness emerged.

22. The world and its inhabitants submitted to them,
Through them worries disappear, if worries cause pain.

23. You have an auspicious birthday every year,
Hearts hasten to it from early on.

24. All glance your way,
So grant them favor and perfect fortune!

25. Grant the scholars of Sacred Law what they hope for,
Through them religion is honored, unvanquished honor!

26. Regard with concern those who served his birthday gathering
And all present - reward them!

27. Forgive us and all Muslims,
And dispel from Your servants every anxiety!

28. For to You alone, my God, we flee
In all affairs, as their Beginner and their End.