99% Hafiz 1% Paul Smith.” Ali Akbar Shapurzman, translator into Persian and knower of Hafiz's Divan off by heart.“Smith has probably put together the greatest collection of literary facts and history concerning Hafiz.” Daniel Ladinsky (Penguin Books author). If he comes to Iran I will kiss the fingertips that wrote such a masterpiece inspired by the Creator of all.” Dr. the English version of ALL the ghazals of Hafiz is a great feat and of paramount importance. Pages 116COMMENTS ON PAUL SMITH'S TRANSLATION OF HAFIZ'S 'DIVAN'.“It is not a joke. The correct rhyme-structure has been kept and the meaning of these beautiful, powerful, spiritual poems. The third poet of the 'Mantle' was Ahmed Shawqi (1869 - 1932) the great Arabic Poet-Laureate, an Egyptian poet and dramatist who pioneered the modern Egyptian literary movement, introducing poetic epics to the Arabic literary tradition.
It is entirely in praise of Prophet Mohammed, who is said to have cured the poet of paralysis by appearing to him in a dream and wrapping him in a mantle. The poem (161 couplets) is famous mainly in the Sunni Muslim world. The second for Mohammed was composed by the eminent Sufi, Imam al-Busiri (1210-1297). As a reward Prophet Mohammed took off his mantle (cloak) and put it on Ka'b's shoulders. Mohammed answered yes and the poet asked, “Even Ka'b ibn Zuhair?” When he affirmed this, Ka'b revealed his identity and read a poem, his Banat Suad (of 55 couplets), which would become his most famous poem. Finally, he secretly went to Medina and approached the Prophet to ask if one who repented and embraced the faith would be forgiven. QASIDAH BURDAHTHE THREE POEMS OF THE PROPHET'S MANTLETranslations & Introduction by Paul SmithKa'b ibn Zuhair (died 7th century A.D.) was a famous poet who at first opposed Prophet Muhammad. Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub.The Arabic poem is presented with English translation by Minhaj-ul-Arifin for the convenience of English readers and is compiled by Sayid Ashraf Shah. This resulted in the poem being named “Qasidah Burdah” (The Poem of the Scarf). When he awoke he found a scarf or shawl on his body which he had seen Sayyidina RasuluallahSallallhu Alayhi Wasallam place on his paralysed limbs. Through the barakat and blessing of Sayyidina, Rasuluallah Sallallhu Alayhi Wasallam Allah Ta’alaa granted him complete cure from his paralysis. He told Sayyidina Rasuluallah Sallallhu Alayhi Wasallam of his illness whereupon Sayyidina Rasuluallah Sallallhu Alayhi Wasallam passed his blessed hand over Imam Busairi’s body. He isolated himself in a quiet place one Thursday night and with complete devotion, concentration and sincerity/ began reciting this poem. Using this as his sole means of asking Allah Ta’alaa to cure him from his illness. Eventually in this state of complete helplessness and despair he composed this poem expressing the grandeur and excellence of Sayyidina Rasuluallah Sallallhu Alayhi Wasallam. His doctors and physicians gave up all hope of his recovery. The writer HAZRAT IMAAM SAALIH SHARA-FUD-DEEN ABU ABDULIAH MUHAMMAD BIN HASAN AL-BUSAIRI R.A had become paralyzed. Author : Hazrat Imam Saalih Sharf-ud-din Abu Abdullah Muhammad bin Hasan Al-Busairi (RA).The poem contains ten chapters and carries many healing powers.
The news spread and reached up to the Governor of the country and his viceroy who had got blind also got healed with this poem. In reply he told him that he too was present when Prophet Muhammad put a scarf on his body. The author told him that he wrote this poem last night, how did he know about it. The person recited the first verse of the poem. On stating that he has written many poems, which one he wants. Next day morning he went outside in to the market and a person came running to him asking for the copy of the poem. When he awoke, he found the scarf on his body and was healed completely from the disease. He fell asleep during the night and had a dream, when Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) placed a scarf on his body. In desperation he once secluded himself in a house and wrote this poem in praise of Prophet Muhammad (SAWS). The book contains the poem of the scholar saint Imam Al- Busiri, who suffered with paralysis for many years. Author : Imam Abu Muhammad Al-Busiri (RA).
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