[male
vocals] (
Soft,
rhythmic
clapping
and
resonant
Daf
percussion
fade
in)
Oh,
praise
be
to
the
One
who
guides
our
days
Today
we
gather
in
a
grateful
blaze
For
a
soul
so
kind,
a
light
so
true
Sheriffa,
this
song
is
meant
for
you
Another
year
has
passed
under
the
sun
Since
your
noble
journey
had
begun
Ummu-sulaim,
a
name
we
hold
so
dear
Walking
in
grace
throughout
the
passing
year
With
patience
like
the
mountains
standing
tall
You
lift
the
spirit
when
the
shadows
fall
Your
kindness
is
a
garden
in
the
heat
Making
every
life
you
touch
feel
so
complete
Oh,
happy
birthday,
may
your
heart
be
light
Guided
by
the
Truth,
shining
ever
bright
Sheriffa,
our
sister,
blessed
in
every
way
We
celebrate
your
blessings
on
this
day
From
dawn
to
dusk,
may
mercy
be
your
guide
With
faith
and
joy
forever
by
your
side
Your
wisdom
is
a
lamp
within
the
dark
Igniting
in
each
heart
a
hopeful
spark
Ummu-sulaim,
you
teach
us
how
to
give
And
show
us
how
a
faithful
soul
should
live
No
matter
where
the
road
may
choose
to
bend
You
remain
our
constant,
loyal
friend
May
peace
descend
like
rain
upon
your
soul
And
keep
you
ever
righteous,
ever
whole
Oh,
happy
birthday,
may
your
heart
be
light
Guided
by
the
Truth,
shining
ever
bright
Sheriffa,
our
sister,
blessed
in
every
way
We
celebrate
your
blessings
on
this
day
From
dawn
to
dusk,
may
mercy
be
your
guide
With
faith
and
joy
forever
by
your
side
So
raise
your
voices,
let
the
gratitude
ring
For
all
the
beauty
that
your
actions
bring
From
strength
to
strength,
may
you
always
rise
Reflecting
all
the
wonder
in
your
eyes
Your
character
is
gold,
refined
and
pure
A
legacy
of
goodness
that
will
endure
Oh,
happy
birthday,
may
your
heart
be
light
Guided
by
the
Truth,
shining
ever
bright
Sheriffa,
our
sister,
blessed
in
every
way
We
celebrate
your
blessings
on
this
day
From
dawn
to
dusk,
may
mercy
be
your
guide
With
faith
and
joy
forever
by
your
side
Ummu-sulaim,
keep
walking
in
the
light
Sheriffa,
the
future
looks
so
bright
Peace
upon
your
house,
peace
upon
your
soul
May
the
One
above
keep
you
whole (
Daf
drums
reach
a
festive
crescendo)
Happy
birthday,
day
of
light (
Fade
out)