mobhater

Lamyati Nazeero Kafi Nazarin” is a celebrated naat (Islamic devotional poem) composed by Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi (1856–1921), a prominent Islamic scholar and poet from the Indian subcontinent. This naat is renowned for its unique structure, where each line is written in a different language—Arabic, Persian, Urdu, and Hindi—yet maintains a harmonious rhythm and profound meaning throughout.

Overview of the Naat

The poem is a heartfelt tribute to the unparalleled virtues and beauty of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It employs vivid metaphors and imagery to express the poet's deep love and admiration. For instance, the Prophet is likened to a full moon, symbolizing his radiant presence, and the poet portrays himself as a sailor in a stormy sea, seeking the Prophet's guidance to reach safety.

Selected Verses and Their Meanings

Arabic: "Lam Yati Nazeeruka Fi Nazarin Misle Tona Shud Paida Jaana" Translation: "Never has there been anyone like you; no one comparable has ever been born."

Persian: "Jag Raaj Ko Taaj Tore Sar So Hai Tujh Ko Shahe Do Sara Jaana" Translation: "The crown of the world's kingdom rests upon your head; you are the king of both realms."

Urdu: "Al Bahru Ala Wal Mowjo Tagha Man Bekas O Tufaan Hosh Ruba" Translation: "The sea is high, and the waves are overwhelming; I am helpless amidst the storm."

Hindi: "Manjhdhaar Mein Hu Bigri Hai Hawa Mori Nayya Paar Laga Jaana" Translation: "I am in the midst of a whirlpool, the winds are adverse; please guide my boat to the shore."

People are often unreasonable, illogical and self centered; Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; Be honest and frank anyway.

What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; Build anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous; Be happy anyway.

The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway.

Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough; Give the world the best you've got anyway.

You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and your God; It was never between you and them anyway.

Got his message from my mentor

‘Ehsaas bohat hai dil main bus

Alfaaz khatam ho jatay hain

Jab kuch bhi samajh main nahin ata

To tum hee samajh main atay ho’

Probably one of the best things I saw online in a while. This song brought back so many memories and my heart just broke into a million pieces.