al-Būṣīrī

Al-Qaṣīda al-Muḥammadiyya

Inscription on the gates to the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, reading “Muḥammad, Messenger of God”.

al-Qaṣīda al-Muḥammadiyya (القصيدة المحمدية), “The Muhammadan Ode”, is a luminous Arabic poem written by the 13th-century Egyptian sage Imam al-Būṣīrī, famed author of the Qaṣīdat al-Burda. Like the Burda, the Muḥammadiyya is a heartfelt tribute to the Prophet ﷺ, distinguished by its concise form and unique structure: each verse begins with the name “Muḥammad”, followed by a praise-worthy attribute that reflects his noble character, radiance and exalted rank. Revered across the Muslim world, it is frequently recited in spiritual gatherings—sometimes as a shorter alternative to the Burda, or as a concluding addendum at the end of its recital.

Lyrics

– verse 1 –

مُحَمَّدٌ أَشْرَفُ الْأَعْرَابِ وَالْعَجَمِ
مُحَمَّدٌ خَيْرُ مَنْ يَمْشِي عَلَى قَدَمِ

Muḥammadun ashraful–a‘raabi wal–‘ajami
Muḥammadun khayru man yamshee ‘alaa qadami

Muḥammad – noblest of Arabs and of every race,
Muḥammad – best of those to have walked the earth.

– verse 2 –

مُحَمَّدٌ بَاسِطُ الْمَعْرُوفِ جَامِعُهُ
مُحَمَّدٌ صَاحِبُ الإِحْسَانِ وَالْكَرَمِ

Muḥammadun baasiṭul–ma‘roofu jaami‘uhu
Muḥammadun ṣaaḥibul–iḥsaani wal–karami

Muḥammad – who possessed and exuded every virtue,
Muḥammad – man of excellence and magnanimity.

...

Audio Samples

Ahmad Safi al-Halabi 🪘
Sung before Sh. M. al-‘Alawi al-Maliki 🎙️
Jam‘iyat Imam Malik (Algerian melody) 🎙️
Ahbab al-Mustafa 🎙️

Nader Khan (East African melody) 🪘
Laleh Ladies (East African melody) 🎙️♀️

Muhammad Uthman Zubayr 🎙️

Songs of Presence 🎙️


(Unidentified) 🎙️
Ahmet Mahmut Ünlü Hoca 🎙️
İbrahim Aydemir 🎙️

Share

Categories

🅰️ Language:
🌍 Region:
⏳️ Period:
📿 Tradition:
🟰 Metre (baḥr):
🎨 Themes: · · · ·


Do you have any suggestions or corrections regarding the lyrics, description or categories for this hymn? Or would you like to share a reflection?

Feel free to comment below.

Leave a Reply