Qasidah Burdah (The Poem of the Scarf)
Extract from the Qasidah Burdah
Chapter 3 – Concerning the praises of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasalam
53. How noble are the physical qualities of Nabi sallallahu alayhi wasalam adorned with good character.
54. (who) was vested with beauty and distinguished by pleasant temperament.
55. (He) is like a blooming flower in its freshness and the full moon in splendour.
56. And the ocean in generosity and time in its fearless courage.
57. Even when alone, it appears due to his grandeur.
58. As though (he is) in the midst of a large army and its retinue.
59. It is like pearls well preserved in oysters.
60. From the two mines, of his speech and his smiles.




