The Poems of Lady Khadijah (p) About the Prophet (p)
Eight poems attributed to Lady Khadijah (p) in praise of the Holy Prophet (p), with their meaning, one each week.
First Poem — Lady Khadijah (peace be upon her) After Hearing the Description of the Prophet from Waraqah ibn Nawfal
Lady Khadijah al-Kubra (peace be upon her) composed these verses upon hearing the description of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his family) from…
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The Second Poem — Recited when, in that very state, the door-knocker was struck
❝O wind of the south — perhaps some knowledge of my beloved ones would quench a part of my burning.❞
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Poem 3 — When She Saw That the Children of ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib Had Come
Union with you and meeting you are the sweetest joy of my life; I do not taste the sweetness of life until I see you.
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Poem 4 — After Abu Talib Announced the Purpose of Their Coming
By remembering you, the heart is cooled from its burning; and in seeing you is the healing of ailing eyes.
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Fifth Poem — When the Camel Placed Its Head at the Prophet's Blessed Feet and Spoke
The camel spoke, declaring the virtue of Ahmad; He is the one through whom Umm al-Qura — the land of Mecca — was honored.
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Sixth Poem — When She Prepared the Travel Garment for the Prophet
You have been granted arts of beauty from the nobility of loveliness; and with them you have captivated hearts completely.
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Poem Seven — When the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon Him and His family) journeyed to Sham with Maysara and Nasih
These verses are Lady Khadijah's (peace be upon Her), spoken in the days the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon Him and His family) was away on the journey to…
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Eighth Poem — Upon the Prophet's return from his journey to Sham
The beloved whom my heart longed for has returned from his journey, while the sun had left its mark upon his face.
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