Ya Nabi
| Chorus | Peace and blessing of God always be upon you Ya Rasool’Allah
For you came as mercy for us oh Lord, Ya Habib’Allah Sala Alaika Ya Habibi Ya Rasool’Allah. Sala Alaika Ya Habibi Ya Habib’Allah. Sala Alaika Ya Habibi Ya Nabi’Allah |
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| Chorus | Ya Nabi, Nabi Nabi Ya Nabi Ya Nabi, Nabi Nabi Ya Nabi |
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| Verse 1 | No one like you has ever been nor has ever been seen.
Oh my beloved always be, upon you prayers and peace. |
You were created flawless (as if) by your own design. |
| Chorus | Ya Nabi, Nabi Nabi Ya Nabi Ya Nabi, Nabi Nabi Ya Nabi |
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| Verse 2 | Loved all you did show, mercy to all who lived around you.
You were so kind most, loved by all, you were the best in you. |
Your manners were so pure and your character also fine. |
| Chorus | Ya Nabi, Nabi Nabi Ya Nabi Ya Nabi, Nabi Nabi Ya Nabi |
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Ya Nabi Summary
“This poem follows directly from the previous Hu Allah release. Where there is the praise of Allah, there is the praise of his beloved Habib صلى الله عليه وسلم .
The poem focuses entirely on praising Rasool’allah and His blessed attributes, whilst acknowledging that He صلى الله عليه وسلم was sent as a mercy to mankind.
The first verse signifies the poem written by Sayyiduna Hassan bin Thabit in which he describes the beauty of the Rasool.
He wrote:
Wa Ahsanu Minka Lam Thara Qatun Aini
Wa Ajmalu Minka Talidin Nisa’
Khuliqta Mubarra An Min Kulli Aibin
Ka Annaka Qad Khuliqta Kama Tashaa’
It is the last line:
Ka Annaka Qad Khuliqta Kama Tashaa’
Which the writer translates by saying ‘You were created Flawless as if by your own design’.
The poem is composed with a modest, traditional and Sufi approach. The instruments used, are a compilation of Eastern and western influences which I feel befit the poem.