First Edition Ottoman Qasidah al-Burdah 1318 AH Coloured Lithographic Print
£2,750.00
This exceptionally rare and highly collectible 128-year-old Qasidah Burdah by Imam Busiri is a first-edition, colour lithographic print. It features the original Arabic text alongside an Ottoman-language translation and includes Hizb al-Bahr.
Published in 1318 AH during the Ottoman era, this remarkable piece is a testament to the rich literary and artistic heritage of its time.
Imam Sharaf al-Din Muhammad ibn Sa’id al-Busiri (1211–1294 CE) was a renowned poet and scholar of the Mamluk era, best known for his devotional poetry in praise of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Born in Egypt, he was deeply influenced by Islamic spirituality and classical Arabic literature
What is Qasidah al-Burdah?
The Qasidah al-Burdah (“Poem of the Mantle”) is Imam al-Busiri’s most famous work, widely regarded as one of the greatest Arabic poems ever written in praise of the Prophet Muhammad .ﷺ It consists of 160 verses written in rhymed couplets, celebrating the virtues, miracles, and mercy of the Prophet ﷺ
