Mawlid al-Nabhani: The Resplendent Jewels of the Birth of the Prophet of Intercession, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, is a poem in celebration of the birth (mawlid) of the Prophet Muhammad authored by the luminary Muslim scholar Qadi al-Qudat; Shaykh Yusuf ibn Isma’il al-Nabhani, may Allah be pleased with him (1849-1932). Within the six chapters the author narrates poetry about the benefits and conduct of celebrating mawlid, the prophetic origins, lineage, parents, and his esteemed rank. He also expounds on the preternatural events in relation the blessed pregnancy and birth of the best of creation.
*** Easy to read with diacritical markings,
*** Arabic with facing English translation,
*** Hardback with embossed cover,
*** Gold ribbon page marker,
*** Excellent gift idea.
This beautiful new hard back edition, with embossed metallic cover, has been made as a devotional handheld book with the specific intention of enabling recitation in the gatherings of remembrance and the mawlid. Easy to read, diacritically marked Arabic appears page by page with a facing English translation for the first time. This, along with a gold ribbon page marker, brief introduction and biographical sketch of the author makes this publication a wonderful addition to any collection. It is hoped that this production will revive love for the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, within his community as well as love for the author and the high level of Arabic poetry that is found within.