Tracklist + Liner Notes
- The Praised One
Muhammad ﷺ is the noblest of Arabs and non-Arabs
Muhammad ﷺ is the finest who ever walked on two feet
Muhammad ﷺ disseminates righteousness and embodies it
Muhammad ﷺ is the possessor of virtue and nobility
Muhammad ﷺ is the crown of each and every messenger
Muhammad ﷺ is the most truthful in speech and words
Muhammad ﷺ, the firm upholder and preserver of covenants
Muhammad ﷺ, pleasant in character and qualities
Muhammad’s ﷺ earthly substance was imbued with Light
Muhammad ﷺ remains a Light from pre-eternity
Muhammad ﷺ, a just and noble ruler
Muhammad ﷺ, a source of blessings and wisdom
Muhammad ﷺ is the best of God’s creation,
A descendant of the noble forefather Muḍar
Muhammad ﷺ is the best of all of God’s Messengers
Muhammad’s ﷺ religion is the truth that we practice
Muhammad ﷺ is the Truth’s adornment and its banner
Remembering Muhammad ﷺ is a comfort for our souls
Expressing gratitude to Muhammad ﷺ is incumbent upon the nations
Muhammad ﷺ is the beauty and delight of this world
Muhammad ﷺ dispels sorrow and darkness
Muhammad ﷺ is a master, with excellent traits
Muhammad ﷺ was fashioned by the All-Merciful with grace
Muhammad ﷺ was purified by God and is His elected one
Muhammad ﷺ is innocent of all accusations
Muhammad ﷺ smiles to his guest and honors him
Muhammad’s ﷺ neighbor, by God, is never harmed
Muhammad’s ﷺ mission made ours a delightful world
Muhammad ﷺ came forth with signs and wisdom
Muhammad ﷺ is our intercessor on the Day of Resurrection
Muhammad’s ﷺ Light is the guide out of darkness
Muhammad ﷺ stands firm for God with great resolve
Muhammad ﷺ is the final Seal of the Messengers
Muhammad ﷺ is the noblest of Arabs and non-Arabs
Muhammad ﷺ is the finest who ever walked on two feet
Muhammad ﷺ disseminates righteousness and embodies it
Muhammad ﷺ is the possessor of virtue and nobility
Muhammad ﷺ is the crown of each and every messenger
Muhammad ﷺ is the most truthful in speech and words
Muhammad ﷺ, the firm upholder and preserver of covenants
Muhammad ﷺ, pleasant in character and qualities
Muhammad ﷺ is the noblest of Arabs and non-Arabs
Muhammad ﷺ is the finest who ever walked on two feet
Muhammad ﷺ disseminates righteousness and embodies it
Muhammad ﷺ is the possessor of virtue and nobility
Music Composed, Arranged and Performed by Sami Yusuf
Words by Imam Busiri
English translation by Dr. Yousef Casewit
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Inspired by the evocative sound of flamenco ‘The Praised One’ is Sami Yusuf’s ethereal rendition of Qasidah Muhammadiyyah, a love poem for the Prophet by the 13th century Sufi poet Imam Busiri. From its intensely emotional intro to the sustained energy of the outro, the composer fuses traditional instruments of the Silk Road with contemporary sounds.
Sami Yusuf plays tar, rabab and frame drums for this fully acoustic performance that moves from meditative vocals to the complexity of flamenco rhythms. He is joined by Jon Lawton on classical guitar. The music is both intimate and exhilarating, reflecting the multi-faceted and luminous spirit of the Prophet expressed in this beautiful poem.