Badee iyyat of Safiyyuddeen alhilli and Burda of albusiri a comparative study

Abstract

This research presents a comparative study between the Badee’iyyat of Safiyyuddeen alhilli and Burdah of Imam Busiri, two of the most celebrated poems in Arabic prophetic praise. The study aims to reveal the artistic, rhetorical, and spiritual dimensions that connect and distinguish the two masterpieces. as well as to trace the development of the Badee’iyyat art within the broader context of Arabic literary and rhetorical heritage. The first chapter provides a theoretical foundation by defining the concept of Badee’iyyal, its relation to” ‘Iim Badcec® (the scicnce of rhetorical embellishment), and its essential features and educational function. It also explores the historical origins and evolution of this poetic art, emphasizing the pioneering role of Busiri’s Burdah in paving the way for later Badee’iyyat, culminating in Hilli’s refined and artistic version. The second chapter focuses on Safiyyuddin Hilli; his life, personality, literary achievements, and artistic genius; highlighting his mastery of poetic structure, linguistic elegance, and rhetorical precision. His poem “Al-Kafiyyah al-Badee‘iyyah™ is analyzed as a model of stylistic excellence that enriched Arabic literary expression and inspired subsequent poets. The third chapter examines Imam Busiri’s biography, literary contributions, and the enduring impact of his Burdah, which combined emotional sincerity, spiritual devotion, and refined artistic expression. The poem’s universal acceptance and countless commentaries testify to its central role in the Arabic poetic tradition especially in prophetic praise poetry. The fourth chapter constitutes the core of the comparative analysis, addressing the two poems’ thetorical techniques, aesthetic devices, metrical structures, and devotional elements. Through this comparison, the rescarch demonstrates how Busiri established the spiritual foundation of prophetic praise poetry, while Hilli elevated it to a peak of rhetorical sophistication and artistic craftsmanship. Ultimately, the study concludes that both poets represent two complementary dimensions of Arabic literary beauty -faith and art, emotion and eloquence- merging devotion with creativity in a harmonious expression of love for the Prophet Muhammad