Engaged Islamic Students
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.
Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri is the founding leader of Minhaj-ul-Qur’an International (MQI), an organization with branches and centres in more than 90 countries around the globe, working for the promotion of peace and harmony between communities and the revival of spiritual endeavor based on the true teachings of Islam.
Promoting the love of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) through Na’t poetry and preserving its rich heritage.
Integrating Na’t studies into academic platforms through research, critique, and recognition.
Promoting spiritual devotion, literary excellence, and authentic representation of Na’t culture.
Enhancing global appreciation of Na’t through education, publications, and cultural outreach.
The literature of Na't has been the subject of significant effort in many languages around the world. However, maintaining respect for Muslim accepted norms and structuring as well as spreading them in an organized manner remained a significant difficulty. Additionally, concerns persisted regarding the development of uniform Na't literature. It was necessary to create a complete dynamic center that could direct professionals in the in-depth thinking fields and where the fusion of faith, study, tradition, and knowledge connected to Na't could be clearly demonstrated.Na't is a powerful way of expressing love for the Prophet (PBUH), advancing mankind, developing spirituality, reshaping the mind, building intellectual acuity, and cleaning the heart. Standardized and powerful Na't literature can guide people in the right direction in life.
Efficient organization and management of Na’t recitation, and listening sessions at public and specialized levels.
Compilation and arrangement of the work done on Na’t literature at universities and other research institutions.
Motivating and facilitating authors, researchers, poets, literati, and scholars working on Na’t literature and creating opportunities for their work to be appreciated at the public level.
Implementation of diploma, master's, MPhil, and PhD programs in Na’t literature.
Organization of national and international conferences, symposiums, seminars, and workshops on Na’t literature.
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