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Na’t is a vocal expression of deep devotion and love for the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It is a lyrical poetic tradition representing admiration, reverence, and spiritual affection for the Prophet (PBUH). Throughout history, Qur'anic verses have also been recited within Na’t to honor him in the presence of the Divine.
Na’t poetry has remained a cherished literary form for centuries. It resembles the angelic blessings sent upon the Prophet (PBUH) and the divine glad tidings mentioned in celestial scriptures. Even the noble Sahaba and Sahabiyyat contributed remarkably to the tradition of Na’t recitation. Among them, Hazrat Hassan-bin-Thabit (RA) stood out and established a classical standard for Na’t literature.
Na’t literature has flourished across cultures and languages Urdu, Persian, Arabic, Punjabi, Turkish, and Hindi each preserving it with deep devotion.
Composing Na’t requires extensive knowledge of the Prophet’s (PBUH) life, character, attributes, and unmatched excellence.
From local gatherings to universities, Na’t literature has been promoted, recited, and researched at all levels.
Minhaj University Lahore proudly hosts the world's first dedicated department for Na’t literature: the Hassan-bin-Thabit Center for Research in Na’t Literature.
Na't expresses devotion and love for Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This poetic tradition has been preserved across Urdu, Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Hindi & Punjabi literature. Minhaj University Lahore holds a unique honor with its dedicated research center inaugurated on 4 November 2021 to promote Na’t literature, composition, recitation & academic studies.
Lyrical poetry expressing love & praise for the Prophet (PBUH).
Even Sahaba contributed to Na’t & Hazrat Hassan-bin-Thabit set the standard.
Na’t is preserved & honored in many languages and cultures worldwide.
Research, composition, recitation & Na’t gatherings at Minhaj University Lahore.
Welcome to the Hassan-bin-Thabit Center! Here you’ll find answers about our Na’t literature research, courses and mission. If you have further questions don’t hesitate to contact us.
The mission is to promote love and reverence for Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) through Na’t poetry and Na’tiya literature preserving the centuries-old Na’t culture and heritage, and promoting its academic study.
HCRN-MUL offers a variety of courses and short-term trainings, including Diploma in Na’t Literature, Na’t Training (Junior & Senior), Public & Media Hosting, Na’t Poetry, Na’t Tune Making, and Na’t Research training.
Anyone interested in Na’t literature poets, reciters, researchers, or students who wish to learn about composition, recitation, critique or research of Na’t. The center encourages authors, researchers and scholars working on Na’t to join and benefit from its resources.
Yes. The center focuses on research, critique, compilation of works from multiple languages, preservation of manuscripts, and aims to build a dedicated Na’t library. It also organizes national/international conferences, seminars and workshops on Na’t literature.
By standardizing Na’t literature research, supporting authors and poets, compiling works across languages, digitizing rare manuscripts, and promoting Na’t via conferences, recitation sessions and publications the center works to preserve and promote Na’t culture worldwide.
The HCRN (Hassan-bin-Thabit Centre) was formally inaugurated on 4 November 2021 at Minhaj University Lahore.
