A Naat is a poetry that specifically praises the Islamic prophet Muhammadis a poetry that specifically praises the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Many of the famous scholars in the earlier days of Islam wrote Naat. People who recite Naat are known as Naat-Khua’an or Sana’a-Khua’an.
History
It is difficult to trace the history of Naat Khawani since no authenticated record of when it actually got initiated can be found. Though on a more regularized basis Muhammad’s companion Hassan ibn Thabit started this work. He was also known as Shair-e-Darbaar-e-Risalat. Even before accepting Islam he was a poet, but after embracing Islam he gave a new turn to his poetry and started writing Naats in honor of Muhammad(saw).[1] He was famous for his poetry that defended Muhammad in response to rival poets that attacked him and his religion. Therefore Hassan is known as the first Sana-Khawaan (Naat reciter) of that time. After that many a poet followed this trend and totally dedicated themselves to writing Naats.
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 tradition that each act of veneration will result in ten times the blessing of God on the praiser
Language
Commonly the term Naat-Shareef (Exalted Poetry) is reserved and used for poetry in the praise of Muhammad written in Urdu, Persian, Arabic and also in Punjabi.
In the Arabi 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 or Naat usually is not accompanied by musical instruments. However some scholars have allowed the use of the daf (small drum). Usually poetry that is accompanied by musical instruments is called Ghinaa (music
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A Manqabat is a type of poem that is written to praise other religious figures. In Sufi Islamic devotional music originating from South Asia (qawwali), Manqabat is sung to music. The most well-known being the Qawwali Manqabats song “Man Kunto Maula.”
Manqabat is spiritual and has a lot of positive influence on its audience. It is commonly rehearsed in admiration of Ahl al-Bayt and Ali-Ibn-Abi-Talib; who is a son-in-law of Muhammad. The central themes revolve around praise, love, and devotion that moves the hearts of those who listen.
Manqabat also is used in praising any Sufi saints that are sung at ‘Urs,’ ‘Jashan,’ or ‘Jalsa’ sacred meetings and is recited with a little background music to play with it. The poem can be written and recited in more than one language such as Urdu and Arabic.
The Urdu Manqabat is a type of Sufi devotional poetry written to praise other religious figures; most notably, Ali ibn Abi Talib, the son-in-law of Muhammad, or of any Sufi saint. It is written in praise of members of the family of the Holy Prophet. The central themes revolve around praise, love, and devotion that is intended to move the hearts of those who listen.
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Hamd is a beautiful form of devotional expression in Islam that is dedicated exclusively to the praise of Allah. It reflects a believer’s gratitude, love, and complete submission to the Creator, acknowledging His mercy, power, and countless blessings. Through Hamd, a person recognizes that all goodness, guidance, and success come only from Allah. For example, when a believer says “Alhamdulillahi Rabbil ‘Alameen” (All praise is for Allah, the Lord of all worlds), he is expressing Hamd by thanking Allah for life, faith, and sustenance. In Islamic poetry and literature, Hamd often appears at the beginning of books, speeches, or gatherings, reminding hearts to start every action with the remembrance and praise of Allah.
in Short
Hamd is the praise of Allah expressed through words, poetry, or prayer, showing gratitude for His blessings and acknowledging His greatness. For instance, reciting Alhamdulillah after receiving a blessing is a simple yet powerful example of Hamd.
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