هذا الرفاعي الذي ظهرت له

هذا الرفاعي الذي ظهرت له

آيات سر للقيامة تنجلي

آيات سر للقيامة تنجلي

This is al-Rifa‘i, for whom there appeared

This is Rifa'a, to whom were revealed

signs of a mystery that shine forth until the Resurrection.

Signs of the secret keys to Resurrection Day that enlighten

وكفاك منها انه مدت له

وكفاك منها انه مدت له

بين الحجيج يمين اكرم مرسل

بين الحجيج يمين اكرم مرسل

And among these, it suffices for you that there was extended to him

And enough for you that a generous right hand was extended to him

amid the pilgrims, the right hand of the noblest Messenger.

Among the pilgrims by the Noblest One who sends messengers

حفت به الزوار من ناس ومن

حفت به الزوار من ناس ومن

جن تلوذ به لحل المشكل

جن تلوذ به لحل المشكل

Visitors gathered around him, from humankind and from

The visitors surrounded him, both people and

jinn, seeking refuge in him to resolve difficulties.

Jinn who sought refuge in him to resolve dilemmas

ولكم يطوف بقبره غوث وكم

ولكم يطوف بقبره غوث وكم

ملك بطور مكبر ومهلل

ملك بطور مكبر ومهلل

And many a succoring saint circles his tomb, and many

And so much succor and how many

an angel on a mountain, proclaiming God’s greatness and oneness.

Angels circle his grave, sanctifying and praising