buruda

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Meaning

A famous Arabic poem in praise of the Prophet Muhammad, recited on the coast at religious gatherings, at funerals and in times of illness or trouble.

Good to know

N class noun, used mostly in kusoma buruda, to recite the Burda. The recitation often goes with maulidi celebrations.

Examples

• Wazee walisoma buruda usiku kucha msibani.The elders recited the Burda all night at the house of mourning.
• Kila mwaka msikiti huu husoma buruda.Every year this mosque recites the Burda.
• Alihifadhi buruda yote akiwa kijana.He learned the whole Burda by heart as a young man.

Forms

burudai