Nasheed Hub: Biha Tathbut al-Iman
The Nasheed Hub, an initiative of SeekersGuidance Global, aims to showcase the traditional Islamic art of nasheed, or Islamic devotional songs.
Biha Yathbut al-Iman (It Strengthens Faith)
There are many hadiths that speak about why repeating the Testification of Faith is beneficial, such as this one.
“Belief is seventy and some branches. Its lowest branch is the removal of harm from the road while its highest is to say: There is no god but Allah.” (Muslim, Tirmidhi, Nasa’i, Ibn Majah, and Ahmad).
Sometimes, repetition can become dry, and that’s when this beautiful nasheed comes in, which literally sings the praises of singing praise. Whenever you feel like you’re losing focus, this poem, authored by ShaykhʿAbdul-Qadir al-Lubni, will come to your rescue.
With it faith is strengthened, with it security is obtained
Repeat it, whoever you are, “there is no God but Allah!”
The poem lists the benefits of saying this blessed phrase, including reaching success, healing from illnesses, and lifting of tribulations.
It cures all maladies, it rectifies all defects,
Mention it without fear of boredom, “there is no God but Allah!”
It’s pleasant tune and encouraging theme makes it a nice song to sing alone, in a group, or with children.
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About Nasheed Hub
Throughout the decades and civilisations of Islam, the vocal tradition, sometimes known as nasheed or devotional songs, were penned as a way of celebrating and giving thanks to Allah for the message of Islam, as well as for the Messenger himself.
These nasheeds were a way for people to turn towards their Lord in joyful celebration, rather than stringent routine. They were also tools to spread the message of Islam in a non-confrontational way. These nasheeds were able to reach out to those who were alienated or indifferent to the religion and the Muslim community, as well as to teach children who were too young for academic study.
These nasheeds originating from all corners of the Muslim world – from West Africa to Malaysia, from Turkey to Great Britian – mirror their own culture but all carry a common thread: love of Allah and His Messenger.
This series will explore the different nasheeds, penned by some of the great historical Muslim figures, poets, and scholars.
