The Shimmering Light by Habib Umar bin Hafiz

Ala Yallah Bi Nadra (Qasida Imam Haddad) - YouTube

Qamarūn + Salawāt

Al-Musāfirūn— Qasidah of Imām Al Busiri

Qasida Muhammadiya, East African style.  This is not my recording - I haven't recorded it, nor do I claim ownership.  I found this file in an old folder that I was cleaning out on a very old hard drive.

I don't know who the group is, or exactly where this is being performed.  All I know, is that *THIS* is what a mawlid should sound like.

Qasida Muhammadiya - East African Style

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The Qasida Muhammadiya is a poetic ode dedicated to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It is a classical form of devotional poetry in Arabic, praising the Prophet’s virtues, character, and significance in the Islamic tradition. The qasida (an Arabic term for a formal, structured poem) has been a powerful tool for expressing love, veneration, and spiritual longing for the Prophet.

 Core Themes of Qasida Muhammadiya

1. Praise of the Prophet (Madh-e-Rasool):  
   The poem glorifies the Prophet Muhammad as the greatest of all creation, a source of mercy, and the epitome of perfection. It often highlights his qualities, such as compassion, wisdom, and leadership.

2. Intercession (Shafa’a):  
   Many lines in the qasida appeal for the Prophet’s intercession on the Day of Judgment, reflecting the belief in his role as an intercessor for humanity.

3. Expression of Love and Devotion:  
   The poem is filled with deep expressions of love and longing for the Prophet. The poet often describes the spiritual connection and yearning to be near him, spiritually and physically.

4. Divine Light (Nur-e-Muhammadi):  
   Some versions emphasize the concept of Nur-e-Muhammadi (the light of Muhammad), presenting the Prophet as a pre-existent and eternal light created by Allah before the rest of creation.

5. Miracles and Superiority:  
   The qasida often recounts the miracles (mu'jizat) of the Prophet and his superiority over other prophets and creation.

 Famous Examples

While there is no single, universally recognized Qasida Muhammadiya, various poets have written poems that fall under this category. Among the most celebrated examples is Qasida al-Burda ("The Poem of the Mantle") by Imam Al-Busiri, which praises the Prophet extensively and is recited worldwide in Islamic gatherings.

 Purpose and Legacy

The Qasida Muhammadiya serves as a means of:  
1. Strengthening Faith: By recounting the Prophet’s attributes, it reinforces the believers' love and admiration for him.  
2. Spiritual Connection: Reciting or listening to the qasida is believed to bring blessings, peace, and a sense of nearness to the Prophet.  
3. Cultural Identity: These poems are often integral to Islamic devotional practices and are recited in gatherings, particularly during celebrations like Mawlid (the Prophet's birthday).

In summary, the Qasida Muhammadiya is a heartfelt and reverent expression of love for the Prophet Muhammad, intertwining theology, devotion, and poetry to inspire and elevate the faith of believers.

Qamarun & Muhammadiya at a Mawlid in Birmingham 2015

A live rendition, by Manaqib Nashids, of the final chapter of the Burda.

MANAQIB - Burda Chapter 10

 A studio recording from the album 'The Muhammadan Ode', produced by Manaqib Productions and sung by Manaqib Nashids

MANAQIB - Qasida Muhammadiya (verses za to 'ayn)

Allahu ya Alima sirri minna with Ali Saleh

The debut album from Ahbab Al-Habib is finally here!

Ahbab Al-Habib (Lovers of the Beloved) is a Nasheed group based in California that is dedicated to spreading the love of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through the art and tradition of classical Inshād (spiritual odes). 

We live in an age where love is sparse, and because of this, we strive to saturate society with the love of the most perfect human to ever live— Our Muhammad ﷺ.

Ahbab al-Habib dedicated themselves to years of intensive study of this art with some of the greatest Munshideen (masters of spiritual odes) of the modern era from Syria and Jordan. Their teachers include Shaykh Samer Nashar, Shaykh Muhammad Adel, Shaykh Jihad Al-Kalouti, Shaykh Abdullah Adel, Shaykh Abdulrahman Sha’ar, Shaykh Salah Al-Kurdy, and Ustadth Omar Helal.

The name “Muhammad” literally translates into English as “The Praised One”. Allah Almighty in His Holy Book the Quran says, “Indeed, Allah confers blessing upon the Prophet, and His angels [ask Him to do so]. O you who have believed, ask [Allah to confer] blessing upon him and ask [Allah to grant him] peace” (Quran 33:56). This commandment from our Lord is our motivation for creating this group.