Nostalgic Rhapsody and Love Complaint
الْفَصْلُ الْأَوَّلُ فِي الْغَزَلِ وَشَكْوَى الْغَرَامِ
Love, longing and the signs of a heart awakened by remembrance.
Open chapter →Qaṣīdat al-Burdah
Read and Reflect
Imam al-Busiri’s celebrated poem of love and praise for Sayyidina Muhammad ﷺ.
Read the Burdah chapter by chapter with Arabic text, transliteration and English translation.
Warning Against the Desires of the Self
الْفَصْلُ الثَّانِي فِي التَّحْذِيرِ مِنْ هَوَى النَّفْسِ
Counsel on disciplining the ego through repentance, vigilance and sincere action.
Open chapter →Praise of the Prophet ﷺ
الْفَصْلُ الثَّالِثُ فِي مَدْحِ النَّبِيِّ ﷺ
Praise of the noble character, rank and beauty of Sayyidina Muhammad ﷺ.
Open chapter →The Blessed Birth
الْفَصْلُ الرَّابِعُ فِي مَوْلِدِهِ ﷺ
The blessed birth and the signs associated with the coming of the Messenger ﷺ.
Open chapter →The Miracles
الْفَصْلُ الْخَامِسُ فِي مُعْجِزَاتِهِ ﷺ
Verses recalling miracles granted to the Prophet ﷺ.
Open chapter →The Noble Qur’an
الْفَصْلُ السَّادِسُ فِي شَرَفِ الْقُرْآنِ
Reflection on the lasting miracle, guidance and eloquence of the Qur’an.
Open chapter →The Night Journey and Ascension
الْفَصْلُ السَّابِعُ فِي إِسْرَائِهِ وَمِعْرَاجِهِ ﷺ
Praise connected with al-Isra wal-Mi‘raj and the nearness bestowed upon the Prophet ﷺ.
Open chapter →The Striving of the Messenger ﷺ
الْفَصْلُ الثَّامِنُ فِي جِهَادِهِ ﷺ
The courage, resolve and leadership of the Messenger ﷺ and his Companions.
Open chapter →Seeking Intercession
الْفَصْلُ التَّاسِعُ فِي التَّوَسُّلِ وَطَلَبِ الشَّفَاعَةِ
A humble appeal for mercy through love of the Messenger ﷺ.
Open chapter →Intimate Discourse and Supplication
الْفَصْلُ الْعَاشِرُ فِي الْمُنَاجَاةِ وَعَرْضِ الْحَاجَاتِ
Repentance, hope, supplication and the celebrated closing prayer.
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