The Burdah : Leather Case, New,

This special edition features :

   *** Soft PU Tan Leather Satchel Cover,
   *** 124 Pages,
   *** Book Size: 27cm x 18cm x 2cm,
   *** Printed on 90gsm enso creamy paper,
   *** English Commentary,
   *** English Translation,
   *** 6000 word thesis on the Burdah included,
   *** Ijaza for all readers,
   *** Debossed Details and Emblem on Cove
   *** Professional CMYK Digital Print,
   *** Specialist Double Component Foil Used for Decoration,
   *** Second Edition, January 2023.

Instantly recognised anywhere in the world by its epithet, the Burdah is a timeless tribute to the Prophet Muhammad ?, which although penned in the twelfth century, still resonates deeply due to the affinity generated by the authors spiritual journey.


The poem begins with Imam al-Busiri’s struggle against his ego, as he showcases the hallmarks of true Muhammadan love. Through praising the Prophet ? , narrating events and miracles from the Prophet’s ? life, as well as lauding the majesty of the Holy Qur’an, the ode culminates with Imam al-Busiri’s miraculous rehabilitation, as he petitions the Prophet ?. All of which takes place with the Imam turning back to Allah ? during a reconciliation with his faith, and a noetic realisation about the reality of the world.

About the Author :

He is Imam Sharaf al-Din Muhammad ibn Sa'd ibn Hammad al-?anh?j? al-Busairi (born Shawwal 1, 608/March 7, 1213­  – passed away 695/1295) and is the doyen of Prophetic praise literature.


Al-Busairi was born in the village of Dalas, in Upper Egypt, to a family with origins reaching back to the ?anh?jah Berbers. He was raised not far from his birthplace in the village of Busayr before moving to Cairo where he became a fixture of its mosques, studying the religious sciences; various linguistic sciences such as grammar, morphology, and prosody; Arabic literature; and Islamic history, particularly the Sirah of the Prophet ?.


Al-Busairi embarked upon the path of knowledge from a very young age, memorizing the Qur'an in his early childhood and becoming a student of several eminent scholars. Al-Busairi initially became famous for his exceptional calligraphy, the fundamentals and basic principles of which he learned at the hands of the skilled master Ibahim ibn Abu 'Abd Allah al-Misri.


Al-Busairi studied tasawwuf (Sufism) with his Shaykh, al-Imam Abi al-'Abbas al-Mursi, who was the disciple of al-Imam al-Shadhili and received instruction alongside none other than Ibn 'Atta'Allah al-Iskandari (d. 709/1309), who authored the Hikam. There was between Abi al-'Abbas al-Mursi and al-Busairi a relationship of deep love. Al-Busairi became famous on account of his broad knowledge of the scriptures of the People of the Book, as he would read extensively from the works of the Christians and the Jews. This knowledge compelled him to debate their beliefs and doctrines, which he did with great depth and understanding.

Al-Busairi began his literary life as all poets then did, by endearing himself to those in power and to the affluent, seeking their patronage and benefaction, covetous above all of their attention and support. Once al-Busairi embarked upon the path of Sufism, however, his soul came to detest this lifestyle, and he instead devoted himself to praise of the Prophet Muhammad ?, to praise of the family of the Prophet Muhammad ?, and to praise of the Sufis from among his contemporaries and teachers, such as Abi al-'Abbas al-Mursi and Abi al-Hasan al-Shadhili, may God have mercy upon them all.


Al-Busairi was particularly absorbed by the Sirah of the Prophet ?, reading all available literature on him ? – from the short, individual reports conveying the finest of details about the Prophet ? to the larger compilations aggregating his blessed biography ?. He committed his energies, and devoted his poetry and artistic mastery, to praising the Prophet ?. Among his most famous poems is al-Kawakib al-Durriyyah fi Mada Khayr al-Bariyyah (“Celestial Lights in Praise of the Best of Creation”), better known simply as al-Burdah, which is from among the jewels of Arabic poetry and from among the most exquisite poems exalting the Prophet ?.


The Qasidah Burdah is the crown jewel of the vast genre of poetry composed over the centuries in praise of the Prophet Muhammad ?, bestowing inspiration upon countless poets over the ages. It is a long poem which spans 160 verses, and its prelude is from among the most striking opening lines of any Arabic poem.  It is said that al-Busairi suffered a stroke which debilitated him, so he composed the Burdah as an appeal to the Divine for the restoration of his health. After composing the poem, al-Busairi lay down to rest, only to see the Prophet ? in a dream. After reciting his poem to the Prophet ?, the Prophet wiped his honourable hand upon al-Busairi's afflicted body. Al-Busairi awoke and arose from his sleep to find himself, with the permission of God, completely healed.


Imam al-Busairi passed away in Alexandria in 695 _AH/1295 _C.E. at the age of 87, Rahimahu Allahu Ta'ala.