Paul Smith is a poet, author and translator of over 80 books of Sufi poets of the Persian, Arabic, Urdu, Turkish, Pashtu and other languages including Hafiz, Sadi, Nizami, Rumi, ‘Attar, Sana’i, Jahan Khatun, Obeyd Zakani, Nesimi, Kabir, Mu’in, Anvari, Ansari, Jami, Khayyam, Rudaki, Yunus Emre, Bulleh Shah and others, and poetry, fiction, plays, biographies, children’s books and screenplays. 99% Hafiz 1% Paul Smith.” Ali Akbar Shapurzman, translator into Persian and knower of Hafiz’s Divan off by heart.“Smith has probably put together the greatest collection of literary facts and history concerning Hafiz.” Daniel Ladinsky (Penguin Books author). If he comes to Iran I will kiss the fingertips that wrote such a masterpiece inspired by the Creator of all.” Dr. the English version of ALL the ghazals of Hafiz is a great feat and of paramount importance. Naats, Kalam, Qawali, Rabi ul Awal special mp3 audios are available here in Urdu, English languages. Qasida Burda mp3 audio is available in the best quality online which you can listen, download, and share among your friends. Pages 116COMMENTS ON PAUL SMITH’S TRANSLATION OF HAFIZ’S ‘DIVAN’.“It is not a joke. Qasida Burda MP3 - Reciting Naats is the best way to pay homage and regards to our beloved Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.). The correct rhyme-structure has been kept and the meaning of these beautiful, powerful, spiritual poems. The third poet of the ‘Mantle’ was Ahmed Shawqi (1869 - 1932) the great Arabic Poet-Laureate, an Egyptian poet and dramatist who pioneered the modern Egyptian literary movement, introducing poetic epics to the Arabic literary tradition. It is entirely in praise of Prophet Mohammed, who is said to have cured the poet of paralysis by appearing to him in a dream and wrapping him in a mantle. The poem (161 couplets) is famous mainly in the Sunni Muslim world. The second for Mohammed was composed by the eminent Sufi, Imam al-Busiri (1210-1297). As a reward Prophet Mohammed took off his mantle (cloak) and put it on Ka‘b’s shoulders. Mohammed answered yes and the poet asked, “Even Ka‘b ibn Zuhair?” When he affirmed this, Ka’b revealed his identity and read a poem, his Banat Suad (of 55 couplets), which would become his most famous poem. Finally, he secretly went to Medina and approached the Prophet to ask if one who repented and embraced the faith would be forgiven. QASIDAH BURDAHTHE THREE POEMS OF THE PROPHET’S MANTLETranslations & Introduction by Paul SmithKa’b ibn Zuhair (died 7th century A.D.) was a famous poet who at first opposed Prophet Muhammad.