Turkish Hymn to Mahomet
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 · 559 words
First lines
O envoy of Allah, to thee be salaam, With my whole heart I love thee, O blest be thy name.
At the high throne of God thou for sinners dost plead Who forgives for thy sake each iniquitous deed.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George Borrow
- Date: 1843 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Poetry, Devotional Literature, Islamic Literature, Lyric Poetry, Spiritual Literature
- Length: 559 words
- Structure: 1 section, 17 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious Poetry — The text is a hymn with religious themes, focusing on devotion and intercession, typical of religious poetry.
- Devotional Literature — The work expresses deep devotion and reverence towards a religious figure, characteristic of devotional literature.
- Islamic Literature — The content centers around Islamic figures and themes, aligning it with Islamic literature.
- Lyric Poetry — The text is lyrical in nature, expressing personal emotions and thoughts, fitting the genre of lyric poetry.
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religion · Islam · poetry · cultural studies · historical context · literature · 19th century · spirituality · faith · tradition · Middle East · philosophy