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. Milad, Milad an-Nabi or Mawlid un-Nabi (Arabic: ) is the celebration of the birthday of Muhammad. ... this is a sub-article to Non-Islamic views of Muhammad This article is concerned with the historical changes and development of the Christian view of Muhammad. ... The historicity of Muhammad concerns the historical authenticity of Muhammad. ... This is a sub-article to Criticism of Islam. ... Depictions of Muhammad, founder of the Islamic faith, are often contentious. ... “Farsi” redirects here. ... This article is about the art form. ... Muhammad in a new genre of Islamic calligraphy started in the 17th century by Hafiz Osman. ... For people named Islam, see Islam (name). ...

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]} Muhammad in a new genre of Islamic calligraphy started in the 17th century by Hafiz Osman. ... The poor poet A poet is a person who writes poetry. ...

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. The phrase Zaban-e Urdu-e Mualla written in Urdu Urdu () is an Indo-European language of the Indo-Aryan family that developed under Persian, Turkish, Arabic, Hindi, and Sanskrit influence in South Asia during the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire (1200-1800). ... “Farsi” redirects here. ... Arabic redirects here. ...

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 are Islamic songs that usually are sung with no musical instruments in the background. ...

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 (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam)
All our glory is from the name of Muhammad (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam)

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

Secrets of the Self (Persian: Asrar-i-Khudi) is a book written by Allama Muhammad Iqbal. ...

If you are loyal to Muhammad (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) 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 ((Sallallahu alaihi wasallam))!)
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 (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam), leader of the two worlds
And of Man and the jinn,
Leader also of the Arabs
And non-Arabs and their kin,
Our Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam), Commander of Right,
Prohibits evil's way

[4] from Qasida Burda edited slightly The Qasida Burda (Poem of the Mantle) is one of the most famous poems in the qasida form. ...

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 (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam)

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