Breezes of the Elect

Umm al-Khair
Paperback, 200 pages
9781739218515

A collection of classical qasa’id, complete with Arabic script, English translation and transliteration.

"In a time where people are frantically seeking a spiritual condition through which they can live a peaceful life, the continuous distraction of a fast-paced society, together with a bombardment of technology, social media and the material leads to occupying the hearts and minds of many.

"The escape route can be found in the Holy Quran and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammadﷺ. However, the best way possible which requires no teaching or explanation is to listen to the poems that have been written and compiled by the scholars over many generations.

"In these poems are spiritual messages that can uplift the listeners, encouraging personal growth even whilst going through difficulties. This collection of varied poems from different regions of the Muslim world are sang and listened to in many gatherings of the scholars and broadcast by most Islamic networks that are listened to today.

"It is indeed a fantastic collection with translation and transliteration, for those who understand Arabic and those who don't."

— Shaykh Babikir Ahmed Babikir

Contents:
Burdah
Muḍariyyah
Muḥammadiyyah
Shimmering Light
Collection of 63 Qasa’id
Introduction by Habib Kazim as-Saqqaf
Intentions of the Munshid (singer of praise) by Habib ʿUmar b. Hafiz
Intentions of the Drummer
Intentions of the Gathering