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Naʿat 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 Naʿat to honor him in the presence of the Divine.
Naʿat 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 Naʿat recitation. Among them, Hazrat Hassan-bin-Thabit (RA) stood out and established a classical standard for Naʿat literature.
Naʿat literature has flourished across cultures and languages Urdu, Persian, Arabic, Punjabi, Turkish, and Hindi each preserving it with deep devotion.
Composing Naʿat requires extensive knowledge of the Prophet’s (PBUH) life, character, attributes, and unmatched excellence.
From local gatherings to universities, Naʿat literature has been promoted, recited, and researched at all levels.
Minhaj University Lahore proudly hosts the world's first dedicated department for Naʿat literature: the Hassan-bin-Thabit Center for Research in Naʿat 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 Naʿat literature, composition, recitation & academic studies.
Lyrical poetry expressing love & praise for the Prophet (PBUH).
Even Sahaba contributed to Naʿat & Hazrat Hassan-bin-Thabit set the standard.
Naʿat is preserved & honored in many languages and cultures worldwide.
Research, composition, recitation & Naʿat gatherings at Minhaj University Lahore.
Welcome to the Hassan-bin-Thabit Center! Here you’ll find answers about our Naʿat 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 Naʿat poetry and Naʿatiya literature preserving the centuries-old Naʿat culture and heritage, and promoting its academic study.
HCRN-MUL offers a variety of courses and short-term trainings, including Diploma in Naʿat Literature, Naʿat Training (Junior & Senior), Public & Media Hosting, Naʿat Poetry, Naʿat Tune Making, and Naʿat Research training.
Anyone interested in Naʿat literature poets, reciters, researchers, or students who wish to learn about composition, recitation, critique or research of Naʿat. The center encourages authors, researchers and scholars working on Naʿat 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 Naʿat library. It also organizes national/international conferences, seminars and workshops on Naʿat literature.
By standardizing Naʿat literature research, supporting authors and poets, compiling works across languages, digitizing rare manuscripts, and promoting Naʿat via conferences, recitation sessions and publications the center works to preserve and promote Naʿat culture worldwide.
The HCRN (Hassan-bin-Thabit Centre) was formally inaugurated on 4 November 2021 at Minhaj University Lahore.
