Biography of the Prophet in the Modern Arabic Poetry in Prophetic Praise

Abstract

This article sheds light on the Prophetic biography in Arabic poetry of the Contemporary Prophetic Praise. The poets mentioned in this article have described different events in the life of the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H). Some poets have focused his life, right from birth to death, while others have discussed different life events. Events like the night journey of Holy Prophet (Laila-tul-Mi’rāj) or hijrah of Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) from Makkah to Madinah or ghazwāt (battle fought by the Holy Prophet) could be found. Similarly, some have defended Holy Prophet against false accusations on him.

Keywords

• prophetic biography
• poetry of prophetic praise
• Makkah
• Madinah
• false accusations