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Wa Kafful Mustafa

by Mostafa Atef

Album: Singles

Duration: 1:07

Maqam: RastGenre: nasheed, madih, qasida, munshidYear: 2017Type: nasheedComposer: Traditional Folk

Story & Cultural Context

This is a famous traditional qasida (poem) praising the Prophet Muhammad, specifically focusing on his physical descriptions and miracles. Mostafa Atef's rendition became a viral hit, particularly popular among youth for its catchy melody and rhythmic duff accompaniment.

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Wa Kafful Mustafa

Wa Kafful Mustafa

Singles 1:07 2017
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MaqamRast
Genre
nasheedNasheed · Arabic نشيدA devotional Islamic song. Traditionally sung by voice or with a frame drum; many modern ones add instruments.Browse →Glossary →madihMadih · Arabic مديحPraise poetry sung for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.Browse →Glossary →qasidaQasida · Arabic قصيدةA long classical Arabic poem; in devotional music, one sung in praise or supplication (e.g. the Burdah).Browse →Glossary →munshidMunshid · Arabic منشدThe singer of nasheeds. "Inshad" is the act of performing them.Browse →Glossary →
Instruments
duff

Credits

ComposerTraditional Folk
LyricistTraditional / Imam al-Busiri (attributed)
LabelMostafa Atef

Story & Cultural Context

This is a famous traditional qasida (poem) praising the Prophet Muhammad, specifically focusing on his physical descriptions and miracles. Mostafa Atef's rendition became a viral hit, particularly…

Titles in Other Languages

العربيةوكف المصطفى كالورد نادي
EnglishQamarun / The Palm of Mustafa
TürkçeKafful Mustafa

Lyrics

وكف المصطفى كالورد نادي، وعطرها يبقى إذا مست أيادي. وعطرها يبقى إذا مست أيادي. محمد وانوماً كل العباد، في قضاء خير المقام.
يا خبروا، والنبي خبروا، والله جميل، والنبي جميل، والله جميل، والنبي جميل، والنبي جميل.