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----- Original Message -----
From: Mahmudul
Hasan
To: S A Hannan
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 3:57 PM
Subject: Praising the Prophet of Mercy Praising the Prophet of Mercy
The wisdom of Abraham, the patience of Job, the chastity of
Joseph, the strength of Moses, and the charity of Jesus were all embodied in
Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). The Seal of the Prophets,
assuming no holiness, personified ultimate human majesty. Despite losing his
dear family members at a young age, he grew up to be 'a mercy to all the
worlds'. His love extended from his family members, to believers, to
non-believers, and even to animals. As a family man, he raised his cousin `Ali,
always kissed his daughter Fatimah on the forehead, and cherished the memory of
his wife Khadijah to the end of his life. He taught that feeding an animal can
take one to Heaven whereas mistreating it could take one to Hell.
Unlike the bomb-turbaned figure in the blasphemous Danish
cartoons that sparked outrage among Muslims recently, upon his victorious return
to Mecca, Prophet Muhammad set his enemies free. On that day when one of his
Companions said, "Today is the day of the battle. Today Allah humiliates the
Quraish," the Prophet protested, "Today is the day of mercy. Today Allah honors
the Quraish."
Whenever the Quraish attacked him he would supplicate Allah:
"Please Allah, guide my people, for they don't know." On his way back from Taif,
where the villagers stoned him until he bled, an angel appeared and offered to
punish the transgressors. The Prophet declined, because maybe one day one of his
assailants would be guided.
For his magnanimous character, the Prophet has been praised
by Muslims throughout their history. Now, centuries after his death, believers
around the world continue to express their devotion to him through poetry and
song in many different tongues. Here we offer you a
selection.
1) Sami
Yusuf
2) Zain Bhikha
3) Native Deen
4) Raihan
5) Aa'shiq-al-Rasool
6) The
Burda
The Burda or The
Poem of the Cloak is widely considered the greatest panegyric for Prophet
Muhammad (peace be upon him). Composed by Imam Al-Busairi in the 13th century
CE, it has been explained by scholars and sung by lovers of the Prophet ever
since. For more information about the poem, please click here. There are many recordings of the Burda. This version is
performed by Egyptian nasheed singer al-Atwany.
7) Sudanese Madih (Praise Poetry)
Madh composed by Sudanese poet Muhammad
Majdhub. Click here for a translation of the poem.
8) Qatrunada
Indonesian Qatrunada is one of the many popular nasheed
groups (merging
poppy tunes, vocal harmonies, and percussion) that were
created
in the wake of Raihan's success. They have now built a
considerable international fan base of their own.
9) Salaat `ala Rasul
Video of an Arabic nasheed performed by an Indonesian
munshid (singer of religious songs) and a group of
children.
10) Mohammed Seyyid al-Baraya
11) Salla Llah `alayk ya Nur
12) Habib Ali al-Jifri
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