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| | The Themes in Religious Poetry by Siddiq Osman Noormuhammad |
 | | For this reason, the Baanat Su'aad is called the original "Burda", distinct from the famous Burda tu'l Madeeh of Imam Sharafuddin Muhammad al-Busiri (608-695 A.H/1212-1296 C.E), who also received a Burda from the noble Prophet Sallallahu 'alayhi wa Sallam in a dream after he had composed a qasida in his praise. |
| | After listening to the Baanat Su'aad in which the Muhajireen (Emigrants) had been praised by Hadrat Ka'b, the beloved Prophet Sallallahu 'alayhi wa Sallam agreed with the Ansar (Helpers) that it was only fair that he should versify on them too. |
| | madeeh or praise of the Seal of the Prophets, Muhammad ibn 'Abdillah, Sallallahu 'alayhi wa Sallam, a record of his miracles, the fulfilment of his prophecies and how his prayers were answered in his life-time, |
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