In Nilti Ya Rihas Saba & Maula Ya Salli Wa Sallim Lyrics

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The Healing Power of Naat e Rasool ﷺ

Throughout Islamic history, poetry praising the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (known as Naat or Qasida) has served as a profound source of spiritual solace. When the heart is burdened by worldly grief, reciting majestic verses of love and sending Salawat (Durood) directly invites divine mercy. Today, we explore two of the most spiritually charged and beautifully written masterpieces: the heart-wrenching plea of “In Nilti Ya Rihas Saba” and the globally revered “Maula Ya Salli Wa Sallim” from the famous Qasida Burdah.

“Indeed, Allah confers blessing upon the Prophet, and His angels [ask Him to do so]. O you who have believed, ask [Allah to confer] blessing upon him and ask [Allah to grant him] peace.”
— Surah Al-Ahzab [33:56]

In Nilti Ya Rihas Saba Lyrics

This powerful Arabic Qasida beautifully expresses a lover’s intense yearning for the sacred city of Medina and the Prophet ﷺ. It is traditionally attributed to the deep longing of Imam Zain-ul-Abideen (R.A) during times of immense hardship.

In Nilti Ya Ri Hassaba Yawman Ila Ardil Haram
Balligh Salaami Rawdatan Fihan Nabiyyul Mohtaram
Man Wajhohu Shamsud Doha Man Khadduhu Badrud Doja
Man Zaa’tuhu Noorul Hoda Man Kaffuhu Bahrul Hamam
Qur’anuhu Burhaanona Naskhan Le Adya Nim Madat
Iz Jaa-Ana Ahkaamuhu Kullus Suhuf Saaral Adam
Akbado Na Majruhatun Min Sayfe Hijril Mustafa
Tuba Le Aih’l-E Baldatin Fihan Nabiyyul Muhtasham
Ya Laytani Kunto Kaaman Yattba’a Nabiyyan Aliman
Yawman Wa Laylan Daaeman Warzuq Kazaali Bil Karam
Li Hasratun Isma’a Kazaalema Lam Aasefil Mustafa
Fi Kulle Hi-Nin Qad Mada Fil Haale Ma Yahsul Behim
Lasto Berajin Mufradan Bal Aqrebaee Kullohum
Fil Qabre Shifa’a Ya Shaafio Bissaade Wan Nunil Qalam
Ya Mustafa, Ya Mujtaba, Irham Ala Isyaanena
Majburatun Aamaalona, Tam-An Wazanban Wazzulm
Ya Rahmatan Lil Aa’lameen Anta Shafiul Muznebin
Akrim Lana Yawmal Hazina Fadlan Wajudow Wal Karam
Ya Rahmatan Lil Aa’lameen Adrik Le Zaynil Abedeen
Mahbuse Aydiz Zaalemin Fil Mawkabe Wal Muzdaham

Meaning & Historical Context

The opening lines, “In Nilti Ya Ri Hassaba Yawman Ila Ardil Haram, Balligh Salaami Rawdatan Fihan Nabiyyul Mohtaram,” translate to: “O gentle morning breeze, if you ever reach the sacred land (of Medina), convey my peaceful greetings to the blessed tomb where the revered Prophet rests.”

The poem continues to describe the Prophet’s ﷺ unmatched beauty—comparing his face to the bright morning sun and his cheeks to the full moon in the dark night. It acknowledges the Holy Quran as the ultimate proof that abrogated prior teachings. To explore more about the profound blessings hidden within the Quran, believers often study the benefits of Surah Saba and the virtues of Surah Fatir for divine elevation.

The Plea of Imam Zain-ul-Abideen (R.A)

The final, most emotional stanza states: “Ya Rahmatan Lil Aa’lameen Adrik Le Zaynil Abedeen, Mahbuse Aydiz Zaalemin Fil Mawkabe Wal Muzdaham.” This translates to: “O Mercy to the Worlds! Come to the rescue of Zain-ul-Abideen, who is held captive by the hands of oppressors in the crowded caravan.” This highlights the profound intercessory nature of calling upon the Prophet ﷺ during times of utter helplessness.

Maula Ya Salli Wa Sallim Lyrics (Qasida Burdah)

Penned by the great Imam al-Busiri (R.A) after he was miraculously seek healing fored of paralysis by seeing the Prophet ﷺ in a dream, the Qasida Burdah (Poem of the Mantle) is arguably the most famous Islamic poem ever written. The chorus is recited by millions globally.

Maula ya Salli Wasalim da-Iman Abadan
Ala Habi Bika Khairil Khalqi Kulli hi mi
(O my Lord, send peace and blessings always and forever,
Upon Your beloved, the absolute best of all creation.)
Muhammad un Sayyidul Kawnaini Wa-Thakalain
Wal-Faree qaini Min Urbin Wa Min-Ajami
(Muhammad is the master of the two worlds, and of humans and the jinn,
And of the two groups: the Arabs and the non-Arabs.)
Maula ya Salli Wassalim da-Iman Abadan
Ala Habi Bika Khairil Khalqi Kulli hi mi
Huzita Fil Lahilam Tuhzam Wa-Lam Tahimi
Hataa Ghuwadad Ummatal Islami Finuj

The Spiritual Benefits of Reciting Salawat & Naat

In the realm of authentic Islamic spiritual healing, reciting poetry that praises the Prophet ﷺ and sending Durood Shareef carries unimaginable benefits, as heavily supported by authentic Hadith on Durood Shareef.

• Eradication of Anxiety & Stress

  When the heart becomes overwhelmed by the darkness of worldly problems, reciting Maula Ya Salli Wa Sallim acts as a divine light. It actively neutralizes severe depression and instills profound inner tranquility.

• Physical and Spiritual Healing

  Imam al-Busiri wrote the Burdah while paralyzed, and upon reciting it in his dream to the Prophet ﷺ, he awoke completely seek healing fored. Thus, reciting these Naats—especially when combined with the Durood e Shifa—serves as a powerful remedy for chronic illness and spiritual blockages.

• traditional means of Intercession (Shafa’at)

  Those who consistently send Salawat and invoke the Prophet’s ﷺ mercy (as seen in In Nilti Ya Rihas Saba) seeking his blessed intercession on the Day of Judgment. It acts as an unbreakable shield against divine wrath.

Amplify Your Spiritual Journey

To truly harness the blessings of the Prophet ﷺ and invite abundance into your life, many believers combine these recitations with the Dalail Ul Khairat, the ultimate manual of prophetic blessings, or invoke the majestic Qasida Ghausia for unparalleled spiritual strength.

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