Naat

A Naat (Persian: نعت ) is poetry that specifically praises Muhammad. Many of the famous scholars in the earlier days of Islam wrote Naat. One of Muhammad's followers was Hassan ibn Thaabit, famous for his poetry that defended Muhammad in response to rival poets that attacked him and his religion.

Islamic poetry is rich in the praise of Muhammad. Rarely is there any Muslim poet who is without any piece written on him. This is mainly inspired from the Islamic traditions that each act of venration would result in ten times the blessing of God on the praiser, and that a Muslim is not faithful if he doesn't love Muhammad more than himself, his family, and all mankind.^{[citation needed]}

Commonly the term Naat-Shareef (Exalted Poetry) is reserved and used for the poetry in the praise of Muhammad written in Urdu, Persian, and Arabic.

In the Arabic language, Naat is usually referred as Madih (praise), or simply as Nasheed (poetry) or Anasheed (plural). The latter two terms can describe any type of religious poetry.

Anasheed or Naat usually is not accompanied by musical instruments. However some scholars have allowed a small drum (daff) that is open from one end to be used. Usually, poetry that is accompanied with musical instruments are called Ghinaa (music).

Excerpts

Muhammad Iqbal

In the Muslim's heart there is the
Home for Muhammad (S.A.W)
All our glory is from the name of Muhammad (S.A.W)

[1] from Asrar-i-Khudi, (edited slightly)

If you are loyal to Muhammad (S.A.W) Then we are yours,
This universe is nothing -
The Tablet and Pen is yours.

[2] from Jawab-i-Shakwah (edited slightly)

Sheikh Saadi

Gracious of disposition,
Of elegant form (Muhammad ((S.A.W))!)
The Prophet of the people,
The intercessor of nations
The Prelate of Prophets,
Leader in the path (Of Religion!)
The Faithful of God, the place of descent of Gabriel

[3] (edited slightly)

Al-Busiri

Muhammad (S.A.W), leader of the two worlds
And of Man and the jinn,
Leader also of the Arabs
And non-Arabs and their kin,
Our Prophet (S.A.W), Commander of Right,
Prohibits evil's way

[4] from Qasida Burda edited slightly

Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitai

Oh Moon, never mind if
I tell you the truth
Sometimes you are dim
Sometimes you are bright
Still, your brightness is not equal
To an atom of the dust
From the foot of Muhammad (S.A.W)

External links

• Islamic Naat Lyrics The Islamic Naat Lyrics
• The Nasheed Lyrics The Nasheed Lyrics Database
• Biggest Website of Naats on Internet - Naatonline.com
• A City of Ghulaman-e-Mustafa
• Multlingual rsources to Hamds, Naat/Nasheeds
• Collection of Traditional and Contemporary Naats
• Naat.tv Comprehensive Islamic Library of Naat Hamad Quran and Lectures
• Collection of Urdu Naats
• Downloadable Naats and Qasidas
• Theater Naat Piek – (in Dutch)
• Naats by Farhan Ali Qadri
• Naats Collection - Listen, Download and Recommend Naats
• Naat Radio (Flash)
• Naat Radio (Flash)
• NaatRadio.Com (WMP)
• Muhammadiya

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