Testimonial
“Inspired by Imam Ahmad Raza Khan’s (Allah shower his Mercy upon him) famous ‘Salaat-u Salaam’ poem, Countless Salaam is an original work that imitates the great Imam’s rhythm, language, style, and tonality. And just as Imam Ahmad Raza Khan was enthused to write his classical poem in a state of annihilation towards the beloved Prophet ﷺ, Countless Salaam was also penned in a state of love and awe.
Having recited both volumes, I must attest that, without doubt, this wonderful poem will bring readers closer to Allah, His beloved ﷺ, his ﷺ family, his ﷺ companions, and all those wonderful entities who are blessed by association to him ﷺ.”
Mufti Wajid Iqbal
COUNTLESS SALAAM
From the earliest days, Muslims have composed verse and song in different languages and styles, praising the Beloved Messenger of Allah ﷺ.
In the Urdu-speaking world there is perhaps no more popular form than Mustafa Jaan-e Rehmat of Imam Ahmad Raza Khan (d.1921), more commonly known as the Salaat-u Salaam.
SALAAT-U SALAAM
For those who have grown up listening to the Salaat-u Salaam’s enchanting tune, Countless Salaam offers an opportunity to follow its familiar beat but in a form that can be understood. It is an original song cast into the English language, with the intention that thereby we can deepen our love for the Beloved of Allah (s).
FIFTY-THREE STANZAS
Each of the fifty-three stanzas are followed by either a Verse of The Holy Quran, a noble Hadith of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, or a quotation from a book of historical account.
THE FAMOUS REFRAIN
Mustapha jaan-e rehmat
Peh laakun salaam
Shama-e-buzm-e-hidayat
Peh laakun salaam!
Upon the Chosen, the essence of mercy
Be salutations without count.
Upon the radiance of guidance’s gathering
Be salutations without count!