Question 1

What is the title of this kalam?

Accepted Answer

Hua Hamd Khuda Mein Dil Jo Masroof Raqam Mera

Question 2

Who is the poet and what type of kalam is it?

Accepted Answer

The poet is Muhammad Ibrahim Dehlvi, and it is a Naat.

Question 3

What do the opening lines say about the poet’s writing and focus?

Accepted Answer

They declare that his heart and writing are devoted to praising God, and that his pen begins with “Alif alhamd Rab al-alameen.”

Question 4

What does the poet pray regarding the name of Muhammad?

Accepted Answer

He prays that the name of Muhammad remains on his lips from the first to the last, even when the final breath turns in the chest.

Question 5

Which devotions and images of love and guidance are described in the kalam?

Accepted Answer

He affirms love for the Ahl-e-Bait as a true light that illuminated his heart like the lamp of the Haram; he says the Prophet’s companions showed him the path of Shar‘a and are lamps of the road; he mentions being immersed in the love of Shah-e-Najaf with the door of Najaf shining; he keeps the mark of slavery to Shah-e-Baghdad with zeal; and he portrays every tear of grief for the Aal-e-Nabi as a seed scattered in the field of hope for forgiveness.