Mainstay: A Commentary on Qasida Al-Burda
Ibn Ajiba
Abdul Aziz Suraqah, translation
Hardback
9780992806514
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THE FIRST-EVER COMPLETE COMMENTARY ON ISLAMāS MOST FAMOUS POEM
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Ever since its composition in the seventh Islamic century, by the poet, scholar and spiritual master Muhammad b. SaŹæÄ«d al-Buį¹£Ä«rÄ«, al-KawÄkib al-durriyya fÄ« madįø„ Khayr al-Bariyya (āThe Celestial Lights in Praise of the Best of Creationā), more commonly known as the Burda, has been a mainstay of the Muslim choral tradition from East to West. It is the quintessence of devotional praise and expression of passionate love for the Prophet (Allah bless him and give peace), for both the expert and layman. It adorns architecture throughout the Muslim lands and also found a place on the walls of the Prophetās Mosque in Medina.
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Dozens of commentaries and glosses on the poem have been written, by such luminaries as Ibn įø¤ajar al-HaytamÄ«, ŹæAlÄ« al-QÄrÄ«, al-BÄjÅ«rÄ« and Shaykh-ZÄdah. This indicates its widespread acceptance within the mainstream Muslim scholarly tradition and unquestionably dispels the doubts that some have raised about the poemās content. While a plethora of material exists in Arabic, Urdu and Persian, no complete commentary on the Burda has hitherto been written in or translated into English.
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Inspired by this rich heritage of his predecessors, Shaykh Ibn ŹæAjÄ«ba d.1224 AH [1809 CE] in al-ŹæUmda fÄ« Sharįø„ al-Burda (āThe Mainstay: a Commentary on Qaį¹£Ä«da al-Burdaā) beautifully elaborates on the poem taking the reader to the heart of the author. He comprehensively explains the meanings of each couplet and gleans beneficial spiritual lessons from it. For every reference in the Burda to events in the Prophetās life, the author cites the primary texts that mention them and offers valuable details and enlightening clarifications of areas of possible confusion. It further offers the reader beautiful imagery and aesthetic refinement that perfectly complement al-Buį¹£Ä«rÄ«ās ode.
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Mainstay: A Commentary on Qasida Al-Burda
Mainstay: A Commentary on Qasida Al-Burda
Ibn Ajiba
Abdul Aziz Suraqah, translation
Hardback
9780992806514
Ā
THE FIRST-EVER COMPLETE COMMENTARY ON ISLAMāS MOST FAMOUS POEM
Ā
Ever since its composition in the seventh Islamic century, by the poet, scholar and spiritual master Muhammad b. SaŹæÄ«d al-Buį¹£Ä«rÄ«, al-KawÄkib al-durriyya fÄ« madįø„ Khayr al-Bariyya (āThe Celestial Lights in Praise of the Best of Creationā), more commonly known as the Burda, has been a mainstay of the Muslim choral tradition from East to West. It is the quintessence of devotional praise and expression of passionate love for the Prophet (Allah bless him and give peace), for both the expert and layman. It adorns architecture throughout the Muslim lands and also found a place on the walls of the Prophetās Mosque in Medina.
Ā
Dozens of commentaries and glosses on the poem have been written, by such luminaries as Ibn įø¤ajar al-HaytamÄ«, ŹæAlÄ« al-QÄrÄ«, al-BÄjÅ«rÄ« and Shaykh-ZÄdah. This indicates its widespread acceptance within the mainstream Muslim scholarly tradition and unquestionably dispels the doubts that some have raised about the poemās content. While a plethora of material exists in Arabic, Urdu and Persian, no complete commentary on the Burda has hitherto been written in or translated into English.
Ā
Inspired by this rich heritage of his predecessors, Shaykh Ibn ŹæAjÄ«ba d.1224 AH [1809 CE] in al-ŹæUmda fÄ« Sharįø„ al-Burda (āThe Mainstay: a Commentary on Qaį¹£Ä«da al-Burdaā) beautifully elaborates on the poem taking the reader to the heart of the author. He comprehensively explains the meanings of each couplet and gleans beneficial spiritual lessons from it. For every reference in the Burda to events in the Prophetās life, the author cites the primary texts that mention them and offers valuable details and enlightening clarifications of areas of possible confusion. It further offers the reader beautiful imagery and aesthetic refinement that perfectly complement al-Buį¹£Ä«rÄ«ās ode.
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Ibn Ajiba
Abdul Aziz Suraqah, translation
Hardback
9780992806514
Ā
THE FIRST-EVER COMPLETE COMMENTARY ON ISLAMāS MOST FAMOUS POEM
Ā
Ever since its composition in the seventh Islamic century, by the poet, scholar and spiritual master Muhammad b. SaŹæÄ«d al-Buį¹£Ä«rÄ«, al-KawÄkib al-durriyya fÄ« madįø„ Khayr al-Bariyya (āThe Celestial Lights in Praise of the Best of Creationā), more commonly known as the Burda, has been a mainstay of the Muslim choral tradition from East to West. It is the quintessence of devotional praise and expression of passionate love for the Prophet (Allah bless him and give peace), for both the expert and layman. It adorns architecture throughout the Muslim lands and also found a place on the walls of the Prophetās Mosque in Medina.
Ā
Dozens of commentaries and glosses on the poem have been written, by such luminaries as Ibn įø¤ajar al-HaytamÄ«, ŹæAlÄ« al-QÄrÄ«, al-BÄjÅ«rÄ« and Shaykh-ZÄdah. This indicates its widespread acceptance within the mainstream Muslim scholarly tradition and unquestionably dispels the doubts that some have raised about the poemās content. While a plethora of material exists in Arabic, Urdu and Persian, no complete commentary on the Burda has hitherto been written in or translated into English.
Ā
Inspired by this rich heritage of his predecessors, Shaykh Ibn ŹæAjÄ«ba d.1224 AH [1809 CE] in al-ŹæUmda fÄ« Sharįø„ al-Burda (āThe Mainstay: a Commentary on Qaį¹£Ä«da al-Burdaā) beautifully elaborates on the poem taking the reader to the heart of the author. He comprehensively explains the meanings of each couplet and gleans beneficial spiritual lessons from it. For every reference in the Burda to events in the Prophetās life, the author cites the primary texts that mention them and offers valuable details and enlightening clarifications of areas of possible confusion. It further offers the reader beautiful imagery and aesthetic refinement that perfectly complement al-Buį¹£Ä«rÄ«ās ode.
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