Tarbiya Institute

Let the Full Moon Shine Upon You

Exactly 1442 years today, the Ansaar of Medinah sang some of the most beautiful lyrics ever conceived to celebrate the coming of Muhammad (pbuh) to their town and pronounce boundless love for their prophet. The Prophet’s migration from Mecca to Medina marked the designation of the Hijri calendar, and heralded a new era for Islam and the world. The nasheed “Talaa’ al-Badr alayna” is about a lot more than a catharsis, however. What does an ancient song teach us about life and the living? How could a beautiful hymn of love and praise for The Prophet instruct us on how to find meaning in our modern experience?

Exactly 1442 years today, the Ansaar of Medinah sang some of the most beautiful lyrics ever conceived to celebrate the coming of Muhammad (pbuh) to their town and pronounce boundless love for their prophet. The Prophet’s migration from Mecca to Medina marked the designation of the Hijri calendar, and heralded a new era for Islam and the world. The nasheed “Talaa’ al-Badr alayna” is about a lot more than a catharsis, however. What does an ancient song teach us about life and the living? How could a beautiful hymn of love and praise for The Prophet instruct us on how to find meaning in our modern experience?

Published: August 21, 2020
Categories: Jumaa