“Ulema should read the Qasida Burdah and the Shiyamul-Habeeb with respect and honour, otherwise without e of no use.

The infinite value and greatness of the Qasida Burdah in creating an attachment with Rasuluallah Sallallhu Alayhi Wasallam may best be described in the words of Hazrat Maulana Muhammad IIyaas Rahmatullah Alayhi in his parting advice to Hazratjee Maulana Yusuf Rahmatullah Alayh at the time of his death This translation and commentary of the Qasida Burdah, highlights the lofty status and perfections of Sayidina Rasuluallah Sallallhu Alayhi Wasallam. This love can only be achieved if we know and understand of the perfections and exalted status of Sayidina Rasuluallah Sallallhu Alayhi Wasallam in the sight of Allah Ta’alaa. Love for Rasuluallah Sallallhu Alayhi Wasallam is the perfection of our lman. “Rasuluallah Sallallhu Alayhi Wasallam has said in a Hadith: “None of you has (perfect) lman until I am more beloved to him than his parents and his children” and in another Hadith:: “than all mankind.”. May mercy and peace be upon the most virtuous of all creation, Sayyidina Muhammadur Rasuluallah Sallallhu Alayhi Wasallam and mercy also be upon his family, his companions and followers until the Day of reckoning. All praise be to Allah through whose Grace all righteousness is completed. We begin by praising Allah and sending choicest blessings and peace upon His last and beloved Messenger, Muhammad.

Chapter Ten Concerning seeking salvation and the requisition of necessities.

Chapter Nine Concerning seeking forgiveness from Allah Ta’alaa and the Intercession of Rasuluallah Sallallhu Alayhi Wasallam.

Chapter Eight Concerning the Jihad of Rasuluallah Sallallhu Alayhi Wasallam.

Chapter Seven Concerning the Mir’aaj of Rasuluallah Sallallhu Alayhi Wasallam.

Chapter Six Concerning the glory of the Qur’an.

Chapter Five Concerning the blessedness of the invitation (calling towards Islam) of Rasuluallah Sallallhu Alayhi Wasallam.

Chapter Four Concerning the birth of Rasuluallah Sallallhu Alayhi Wasallam.

Chapter Three Concerning the praises of Rasuluallah Sallallhu Alayhi Wasallam.

Chapter Two Concerning restraining lust and carnal desires.

Chapter One Concerning the love of Rasuluallah Sallallhu Alayhi Wasallam.

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