Qasidah Burdah with leather cover

Qasidah Burdah

The most famous poem in the world: the “mawlaya salli wa sallim“. This Qasidah Burdah is a study of the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ and spirituality in one. 800 years after it was written, this ode to the Prophet ﷺ is the most widely read poem by scholars and people all over the world. It is known as a poem of the lovers of the Prophet ﷺ.

Imam al-Busiri wrote the poem while in a state of complete brokenness and distress, and in utter humility before God. The poem begins with Imam al-Busiri’s struggle against his ego, as he shows the characteristics of true Mohammedan love. Praising the Prophet ﷺ, capturing the events and miracles of the life of the Prophet ﷺ, and praising the majesty of the Holy Quran resulted in the miraculous healing of Imam al-Busiri. His supplication was answered by Allah and the Imam saw the Prophet ﷺ in his dream who cured him of his ailment.

Reading the Qasidah Burdah with awareness will reconcile your heart with your faith, remind you of your bond with Allah and the beloved Prophet ﷺ and in sha Allah you will see him. May we be granted that. This poem has been accepted in the orders of the Awliyaa, the Ulama and scholars read it in large gatherings. It is a true Barakah which you should not spare yourself from.

Who was Imam al-Busiri?

Imam al-Busiri’s full name was Abu Abdullah Sharaf al-Din Muhammad ibn Sa’id al-Busiri al-Sanhaji. He was from the clan of Banu Habnum, an important branch of the North African Berber Sanhaji tribe. It is reported that Imam al-Busiri was born in 608 AH (1211 CE) and died in 691 AH (1294 CE) at the age of 83. Imam al-Busiri memorized the Qur’an at a young age and moved to Cairo to pursue more advanced studies. He is said to have mastered a number of Islamic sciences, including Arabic language and grammar, linguistics, literature, Islamic history (Tariqh), Quranic exegesis (Tafsir), theology (‘Aqidah), logic, debate, and prophetic biography (Seerah).