Purification ... Shaykh Muhammad ibn al-Habib

If you truly want purification

From all shirk and self-regard 

And to drink from the spring of Tasnimi 

Till your thirst is satisfied

You must wrap yourself up in endurance 

Wind repentance around your head 

Wear the tunic of firm self-denial 

And in it exhaust your strength 

And you need a good pair of strong sandals 

One of hope and one of fear 

With a staff made of certainty by you 

And a store of pure taqwa 

You need also the bridle of knowledge 

For the steed of high desire 

With protection of trusty companions 

Which will keep your limbs from harm 

Press on quickly to your destination 

Being careful not to stop 

To reflect on material existence  

That will veil you from your home 

But reflect on God's kindness towards you 

Be sincere in thanking Him 

And get up before dawn and be humble 

And to Him address your plea 

Blessings be on the Pole of existence 

And on those who follow him 

In a way that will broadcast our secret 

And make it known to all