(The mantle poem 'Written' to eulogize the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H.)
THE POEM ENTITLED QASEEDAT-UL-BURDAH
(The mantle Poem) was composed by Abu Abdullah Muhammad, son of Said of Busiri in upper Egypt. Generally, he is called Sharafud Din Muhammad Al-Busiri. He is said to have been born in 608 A.H. (1211 AD)
and to have died between 691 to 700 A.H. (1291-1300 A.D.)
Some literary historians are of the view that what persuaded Al-Busiri to compose the "Qaseeda" was his paralytic condition from which he entreated the favor of the Prophet (PBUH) for his recovery and hence its other appellation "Bur" ah" (recovery). His other renowned Qaseedah (eulogy) "Hamziyyah" is also on the Prophet i.e. to pay tribute to the Holy Prophet (PBUH) Al-Busiri is said to have seen the Holy Prophet in a dream pass his hand over his face and throw over him the "Burdha" (mantle) he did not take notice of it until he found himself able to move.
"Burdah" is interpreted to be the outer gament of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) which he had bestowed upon the poet Ka'ab lbn Zuhair Bin Abi Salma for his lyric poem on the Holy Prophet (PBUH). The Prophet (PBUH) considered the Qaseedah or ode well modulated which, with its elocution moved him so much that he bestowed his "Burdah" on Ka'b. But the "Burdah" of Al-Busiri enjoys greater veneration than the eulogy of Ka'b lbn Zuhair on account of the former's detailed description of the Prophet's life.
Al-Busiri in his tribute to the Prophet deals with various themes. Unlike the ancient Arabian bards, who usually began their poems with some kind of amatory address, Al-Busiri in his first couplets introduces verses of sublime love and affection in remembrance of the Prophet. The themes then drift to other subjects like the 'Rebel Soul' (nafs ammarah), the Prophet's nightly devotion, his austerity, the enumeration of the Prophet's virtues, supernatural events that coincided his birth, the light of Muhammad (Peace be upon him). ,Quran, the battles in which he participated, and his fervent plea called, 'Munajat'.
In a nut shell, "The Burdah" is really one of the great masterpieces of Arabic literature which claims the attention of both scholars and general readers alike. "The Qaseedah" flames out like beacon lights, and is replete with delicate thoughts and beautiful moods, which swim across the heart. A few Muslims may even for one moment in eternity experience the passion which flows abundantly in the verse of the Burdah, especially in the Mort sublime verses composed in praise of the Holy Prophet (Peace be upon Him) .
The invocation of God's Blessing on the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is mentioned with scholastic capability. It is the unanimous opinion of the learned Muslim scholars that a Muslim must voluntarily invoke blessings on the Holy Prophet (PBUH) very often, because what is excess of this is considered desirable. There are also well known 'Hadiths' (Sayings of the Holy Prophet) making it obligatory, particularly after each mention of His name. Very famous invocation in the Qaseedah is as follows:
"My God! Send Your blessings and peace always
forever on your beloved, the best of all creation".
THE POEM ENTITLED QASEEDAT-UL-BURDAH
(The mantle Poem) was composed by Abu Abdullah Muhammad, son of Said of Busiri in upper Egypt. Generally, he is called Sharafud Din Muhammad Al-Busiri. He is said to have been born in 608 A.H. (1211 AD)
and to have died between 691 to 700 A.H. (1291-1300 A.D.)
Some literary historians are of the view that what persuaded Al-Busiri to compose the "Qaseeda" was his paralytic condition from which he entreated the favor of the Prophet (PBUH) for his recovery and hence its other appellation "Bur" ah" (recovery). His other renowned Qaseedah (eulogy) "Hamziyyah" is also on the Prophet i.e. to pay tribute to the Holy Prophet (PBUH) Al-Busiri is said to have seen the Holy Prophet in a dream pass his hand over his face and throw over him the "Burdha" (mantle) he did not take notice of it until he found himself able to move.
"Burdah" is interpreted to be the outer gament of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) which he had bestowed upon the poet Ka'ab lbn Zuhair Bin Abi Salma for his lyric poem on the Holy Prophet (PBUH). The Prophet (PBUH) considered the Qaseedah or ode well modulated which, with its elocution moved him so much that he bestowed his "Burdah" on Ka'b. But the "Burdah" of Al-Busiri enjoys greater veneration than the eulogy of Ka'b lbn Zuhair on account of the former's detailed description of the Prophet's life.
Al-Busiri in his tribute to the Prophet deals with various themes. Unlike the ancient Arabian bards, who usually began their poems with some kind of amatory address, Al-Busiri in his first couplets introduces verses of sublime love and affection in remembrance of the Prophet. The themes then drift to other subjects like the 'Rebel Soul' (nafs ammarah), the Prophet's nightly devotion, his austerity, the enumeration of the Prophet's virtues, supernatural events that coincided his birth, the light of Muhammad (Peace be upon him). ,Quran, the battles in which he participated, and his fervent plea called, 'Munajat'.
In a nut shell, "The Burdah" is really one of the great masterpieces of Arabic literature which claims the attention of both scholars and general readers alike. "The Qaseedah" flames out like beacon lights, and is replete with delicate thoughts and beautiful moods, which swim across the heart. A few Muslims may even for one moment in eternity experience the passion which flows abundantly in the verse of the Burdah, especially in the Mort sublime verses composed in praise of the Holy Prophet (Peace be upon Him) .
The invocation of God's Blessing on the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is mentioned with scholastic capability. It is the unanimous opinion of the learned Muslim scholars that a Muslim must voluntarily invoke blessings on the Holy Prophet (PBUH) very often, because what is excess of this is considered desirable. There are also well known 'Hadiths' (Sayings of the Holy Prophet) making it obligatory, particularly after each mention of His name. Very famous invocation in the Qaseedah is as follows:
"My God! Send Your blessings and peace always
forever on your beloved, the best of all creation".
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