The Turkish Hymn to Mahomet is a poem written by George Borrow in the early 19th century. It is a translation of an Ottoman Turkish hymn that praises the Prophet Muhammad and his teachings. The poem consists of four stanzas, each with eight lines, and it is written in iambic pentameter. The first two stanzas describe the physical appearance of Muhammad, while the last two focus on his spiritual qualities and his role as a prophet.
By George Borrow · First published 1843 · Genre: Religious Poetry, Devotional Literature, Islamic Literature