Izhar Sidq al-Mawadda fi Sharh al-Burda (3 Volume Set) اظهار صدق المودة في شرح البردة
Iẓhār Ṣidq al-Mawaddah fī Sharḥ al-Burdah (“Showing the Sincerity of Affection in the Explanation of al-Burdah”) is a celebrated commentary by Muhammad Ibn Marzuq al-Hafiz on the renowned poem al-Kawākib al-Durrīyah fī Madḥ Khayr al-Bariyyah, better known as al-Burdah, composed by Imam al-Busiri. Revered throughout the Muslim world, al-Burdah is among the most beloved works of devotional poetry in praise of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, recited, studied, and sung for centuries.
Drawing upon his mastery of the Islamic sciences, Ibn Marzuq elucidates the poem’s language, literary artistry, theological insights, and expressions of prophetic love. His commentary unveils the deeper meanings embedded within al-Busiri’s verses while highlighting their spiritual, ethical, and devotional dimensions. A valuable resource for students of Islamic literature and lovers of prophetic praise, this work offers a rich appreciation of one of the most enduring masterpieces of the Islamic tradition.
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- Arabic