قَصِيدَةُ الْبُرْدَةِ الشَّرِيف

في المديح النبوي والغزل

In Praise of the Prophet and the Beloved

The poem opens with the poet lamenting separation from his beloved, intertwining the language of longing with devotion t…

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في التحذير من هوى النفس

Warning Against the Passions of the Self

In this chapter, Imam Busiri turns inward, warning against the dangers of following one's lower desires. He cautions tha…

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في مدح النبي ﷺ

In Praise of the Prophet ﷺ

This chapter is the heart of the poem — a soaring praise of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The poet declares that no words can …

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في مولد النبي ﷺ

The Birth of the Prophet ﷺ

Imam Busiri describes the blessed birth of the Prophet ﷺ and the cosmic signs that heralded his arrival. The palace of K…

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في معجزاته ﷺ

The Miracles of the Prophet ﷺ

This chapter enumerates the miracles granted to the Prophet ﷺ — the splitting of the moon, the flowing of water from his…

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في شرف القرآن الكريم

The Honor of the Noble Quran

The poet glorifies the Quran as the supreme miracle of the Prophet ﷺ. Unlike the miracles of previous prophets that pass…

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في الإسراء والمعراج

The Night Journey and Ascension

One of the most sublime chapters — the poet describes the miraculous Night Journey (Isra) and Ascension (Miraj) of the P…

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في جهاد النبي ﷺ

The Struggles of the Prophet ﷺ

This chapter honors the courage and sacrifice of the Prophet ﷺ and his companions in the great battles of Islam — Badr, …

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في التوسل والاستغاثة

Seeking Intercession and Relief

The poet now turns to heartfelt supplication, seeking the intercession of the Prophet ﷺ. He confesses his sins and short…

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في المناجاة وعرض الحال

Intimate Supplication and Conclusion

The poem concludes with intimate whispered prayer (munajat). Imam Busiri presents his poem as a gift, his heart as a ser…

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