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Overview

“Mustafa Jaan-e-Rahmat” (مصطفیٰ جانِ رحمت) — also known as “Mustafa Jaan-e-Rahmat Pe Lakhon Salaam” — is one of the most beloved and widely recited naats in the Islamic world. Composed by the great Islamic scholar and poet Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi (1856–1921), this masterpiece of devotional poetry contains 171 couplets, making it the longest salutation (salam) in the Urdu language. Each verse is a heartfelt expression of love, reverence, and praise for Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

The title “Mustafa Jaan-e-Rahmat” translates to “Mustafa (the Chosen One), the Essence of Mercy” — a direct reference to the Qur’anic description of the Prophet as a “Mercy to the Worlds” (Rahmatan lil-‘Alameen). This naat is recited in mehfils, milad gatherings, and mosques across the globe, particularly in South Asia.

Poet Background: Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi

Imam Ahmed Raza Khan (1856–1921 CE), also known as A’la Hazrat, was a prominent Islamic scholar, jurist, theologian, and poet from Bareilly, India. He was a follower of the Hanafi school of jurisprudence and the founder of the Barelvi movement. His contributions to Islamic literature, particularly in the genre of naat and poetry praising the Prophet ﷺ, are unparalleled. He wrote extensively in Urdu, Arabic, and Persian. “Mustafa Jaan-e-Rahmat Pe Lakhon Salaam” is widely considered his magnum opus in devotional poetry.

Meaning and Significance

This naat is far more than a simple poem — it is a comprehensive spiritual tribute that touches upon multiple aspects of the Prophet’s ﷺ life, character, and miraculous attributes. The verses describe:

The Prophet’s ﷺ physical beauty and noble features (face, eyes, brows, cheeks, stature)
His moral excellence and character
The miracles granted to him (splitting of the moon, reversal of the sun)
The Night of Isra and Mi’raj (Ascension)
His role as intercessor (Shafa’at) on the Day of Judgment
His family (Ahl al-Bayt) and companions
The blessings of sending salutations (Durood) upon him

The repetitive refrain “Pe Lakhon Salaam” (Millions of Salutations) creates a rhythmic, meditative quality that elevates the soul and brings the reciter closer to the beloved Prophet ﷺ.

Mustafa Jaan-e-Rahmat Pe Lakhon Salaam — Full Lyrics

Below are the Urdu lyrics, Roman transliteration, and English translation of the opening verses of this timeless naat.

Verse 1

Urdu: مصطفےٰ جانِ رحمت پہ لاکھوں سلام ❁ شمعِ بزمِ ہدایت پہ لاکھوں سلام

Transliteration: Muṣṭafā jān-e-raḥmat pe lākhoñ salām. Shamʿ-e-bazm-e-hidāyat pe lākhoñ salām.

Translation: Upon Mustafa, the essence of mercy, millions of salutations. Upon the radiant lamp among the assembly of prophets, millions of salutations.

Verse 2

Urdu: مہر چرخِ نبوّت پہ روشن درود ❁ گلِ باغِ رسالت پہ لاکھوں سلام

Transliteration: Mihr-e-charkh-e-nubuwwat pe raushan durūd. Gul-e-bāgh-e-risālat pe lākhoñ salām.

Translation: Upon the sun of the sky of prophethood, radiant blessings. Upon the flower of the garden of messengership, millions of salutations.

Verse 3

Urdu: شہریارِ ارم تاجدارِ حرم ❁ نو بہارِ شفاعت پہ لاکھوں سلام

Transliteration: Shahryār-e-Iram tājdār-e-haram. Nau bahār-e-shafāʿat pe lākhoñ salām.

Translation: Upon the sovereign of Iram, the crowned lord of the haram. Upon the vibrant spring of intercession, millions of salutations.

Verse 4

Urdu: شب اسریٰ کے دولہا پہ دائم درود ❁ نوشۂ بزمِ جنت پہ لاکھوں سلام

Transliteration: Shab-e-asrā ke dulhā pe dāyim durūd. Naushah-e-bazm-e-jannat pe lākhoñ salām.

Translation: Upon the bridegroom of the night of Isra (Mi’raj), eternal blessings. Upon the groom of the assembly of paradise, millions of salutations.

Verse 5

Urdu: عرش کی زیب و زینت پہ عرشی درود ❁ فرش کی طیب و نزہت پہ لاکھوں سلام

Transliteration: Arsh ki zeyb o zīnat pe arshī durūd. Farsh ki ṭīb o nuzhat pe lākhoñ salām.

Translation: Upon the beauty and adornment of the Throne, celestial blessings. Upon the earth’s sweet fragrance and purity, millions of salutations.

Verse 6

Urdu: نورِ عینِ لطافت پہ الطف درود ❁ زیب و زین نظافت پہ لاکھوں سلام

Transliteration: Nūr-e-ʿayn-e-laṭāfat pe alṭāf durūd. Zeyb o zayn-e-nazāfat pe lākhoñ salām.

Translation: Upon the light and essence of sublimity, the most sublime blessings. Upon the adornment and splendour of purity, millions of salutations.

Verse 7

Urdu: سرو نازِ قِدَم مغزِ راز حِکَم ❁ یکّہ تازِ فضیلت پہ لاکھوں سلام

Transliteration: Sarw-e-nāz-e-qidam, maghz-e-rāz-e-ḥikam. Yakka-tāz-e-fazīlat pe lākhoñ salām.

Translation: The graceful cypress of pre-eternity, the very core of the secret of wisdoms. Upon the unrivalled one in excellence, millions of salutations.

Verse 8

Urdu: نقطۂ سِرِّ وحدت پہ یکتا درود ❁ مرکزِ دورِ کثرت پہ لاکھوں سلام

Transliteration: Nuqṭa-e-sirr-e-waḥdat pe yaktā durūd. Markaz-e-dawr-e-kasrat pe lākhoñ salām.

Translation: Upon the focal point of the hidden secret of unity, peerless blessings. Upon the source of the cycle of multiplicity, millions of salutations.

Verse 9

Urdu: صاحبِ رَجعتِ شمس و شقُ القمر ❁ نائبِ دستِ قدرت پہ لاکھوں سلام

Transliteration: Ṣāḥib-e-rajʿat-e-shams o shaqqu l-qamar. Nāyib-e-dast-e-qudrat pe lākhoñ salām.

Translation: The master of the sun’s reversal and the splitting of the moon. Upon the vicegerent of the hand of power, millions of salutations.

Verse 10

Urdu: جس کے زیرِ لِوا آدم و من سِوا ❁ اس سزائے سیادت پہ لاکھوں سلام

Transliteration: Jis ke zeyr-e-liwā Ādam o man siwā. Us sazā-e-siyādat pe lākhoñ salām.

Translation: Beneath whose banner stand Adam and all others. Upon that lord of leadership, millions of salutations.

Verse 11

Urdu: عرش تا فرش ہے جس کے زیرِ نگیں ❁ اُس کی قاہر ریاست پہ لاکھوں سلام

Transliteration: Arsh tā farsh hai jis ke zeyr-e-nagīñ. Us ki qāhir riyāsat pe lākhoñ salām.

Translation: The one to whom all from the Throne to the earth is subject. Upon his overpowering sovereignty, millions of salutations.

Verse 12

Urdu: اصل ہر بُود و بہبود تُخمِ وجود ❁ قاسمِ کنزِ نعمت پہ لاکھوں سلام

Transliteration: Aṣl-e-har būd o bahbūd, tukhum-e-wujūd. Qāsim-e-kanz-e-niʿmat pe lākhoñ salām.

Translation: The source of all being and well-being, the seed of existence. Upon the dispenser of the treasure of blessings, millions of salutations.

Verse 13

Urdu: فتحِ بابِ نبوت پہ بے حد دُرود ❁ ختمِ دورِ رسالت پہ لاکھوں سلام

Transliteration: Fatḥ-e-bāb-e-nubuwwat pe be-ḥad durūd. Khatm-e-dawr-e-risālat pe lākhoñ salām.

Translation: Upon the opening of the gate of prophethood, unbounded blessings. Upon the seal of the cycle of messengership, millions of salutations.

Verse 14

Urdu: شرقِ انوارِ قدرت پہ نوری دُرود ❁ فتقِ اَزہارِ قربت پہ لاکھوں سلام

Transliteration: Sharq-e-anwār-e-qudrat pe nūrī durūd. Fatq-e-azhār-e-qurbat pe lākhoñ salām.

Translation: Upon the dawning of the lights of divine power, luminous blessings. Upon the blossoming of the flowers of divine nearness, millions of salutations.

Verse 15

Urdu: بے سہیم و قسیم و عدیل و مثیل ❁ جوہرِ فردِ عزّت پہ لاکھوں سلام

Transliteration: Be-sahīm o qasīm o ʿadīl o mithīl. Jawhar-e-fard-e-ʿizzat pe lākhoñ salām.

Translation: Without partner, without equal, without rival or peer. Upon the essence of singular honour, millions of salutations.

Verse 16

Urdu: سِرِّ غیبِ ہدایت پہ غیبی دُرود ❁ عطرِ جیبِ نہایت پہ لاکھوں سلام

Transliteration: Sirr-e-ghayb-e-hidāyat pe ghaybī durūd. ʿItr-e-jayb-e-nihāyat pe lākhoñ salām.

Translation: Upon the hidden secret of guidance, unseen blessings. Upon the fragrance from the bosom of ultimate perfection, millions of salutations.

Verse 17

Urdu: ماہِ لاہوتِ خَلوت پہ لاکھوں دُرود ❁ شاہِ ناسوتِ جَلوت پہ لاکھوں سلام

Transliteration: Māh-e-lāhūt-e-khalwat pe lākhoñ durūd. Shāh-e-nāsūt-e-jalwat pe lākhoñ salām.

Translation: Upon the moon of the secluded realm of divinity, countless blessings. Upon the king of the earthly realm in manifestation, millions of salutations.

Verse 18

Urdu: کنزِ ہر بے کس و بے نوا پر دُرود ❁ حرزِ ہر رفتہ طاقت پہ لاکھوں سلام

Transliteration: Kanz-e-har be-kas o be-nawā par durūd. Ḥirz-e-har rafta ṭāqat pe lākhoñ salām.

Translation: Upon the treasure of every helpless and destitute one, unceasing blessings. Upon the refuge of all who are without strength, millions of salutations.

Verse 19

Urdu: پرتوِ اسمِ ذاتِ اَحد پر دُرود ❁ نُسخۂ جامعیت پہ لاکھوں سلام

Transliteration: Partaw-e-Ism-e-Zāt-e-Aḥad par durūd. Nuskha-e-jāmiʿiyyat pe lākhoñ salām.

Translation: Upon the radiant reflection of the Divine Essence, the One, unending blessings. Upon the compendium of all-embracing perfection, millions of salutations.

Verse 20

Urdu: مطلعِ ہر سعادت پہ اسعد دُرود ❁ مقطعِ ہر سیادت پہ لاکھوں سلام

Transliteration: Maṭlaʿ-e-har saʿādat pe asʿad durūd. Maqṭaʿ-e-har siyādat pe lākhoñ salām.

Translation: Upon the dawning of every felicity, most fortunate blessings. Upon the culmination of every leadership, millions of salutations.

Why This Naat Is So Beloved

What makes “Mustafa Jaan-e-Rahmat” so special is its unique blend of profound spiritual depth and poetic beauty. Imam Ahmed Raza Khan masterfully wove together references from the Qur’an, Hadith, and Islamic tradition with exquisite Urdu poetry. The rhyme scheme and rhythm make it easy to memorise and recite, while the depth of meaning rewards repeated contemplation.

The naat covers virtually every aspect of the Prophet’s ﷺ blessed being — from his physical appearance (his radiant face, his blessed hair, his noble stature) to his spiritual station (the highest rank in creation, the beloved of Allah, the intercessor for humanity). Each couplet is a gem of devotion, polished by love and set in the gold of faith.

When and Where to Recite

This naat is traditionally recited:

During Milad un-Nabi ﷺ celebrations
At mehfil-e-naat gatherings
On Fridays (Jumu’ah)
In the mornings and evenings as a form of dhikr and devotion
At Islamic conferences and spiritual gatherings

The famous refrain “Pe Lakhon Salaam” makes it particularly suitable for group recitation, where one person leads and the congregation responds.

FAQs

Who wrote “Mustafa Jaan-e-Rahmat Pe Lakhon Salaam”?

The naat was written by Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi (A’la Hazrat), the renowned Islamic scholar and poet of the Indian subcontinent.

How many verses are in this naat?

The complete naat contains 171 couplets (ash’ār), making it the longest salam in Urdu.

What does “Mustafa Jaan-e-Rahmat” mean?

“Mustafa” means “the Chosen One” (one of the names of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ), “Jaan” means “essence” or “soul”, and “Rahmat” means “mercy”. So the title translates to “Muhammad (PBUH), the Essence of Mercy” — a reference to the Qur’anic verse “And We have not sent you but as a mercy to the worlds” (21:107).

Is this naat available in audio?

Yes, many renowned qaris and naat khawans have recited this naat, including Qari Waheed Zafar Qasmi, Atif Aslam, and countless others.

Conclusion

“Mustafa Jaan-e-Rahmat Pe Lakhon Salaam” is more than a naat — it is a spiritual journey into the love of the Prophet ﷺ. Each verse is a stepping stone toward a deeper connection with the beloved Messenger of Allah. Whether you recite it in solitude or in congregation, its rhythmic verses have the power to transform hearts and bring peace to the soul.

Introduction to Ya Tayyaba Naat

یا طیبہ “Ya Tayyaba” is one of the most beloved and frequently recited naats in the Islamic world. This beautiful naat praises Prophet Muhammad ﷺ by addressing him with the endearing title “Tayyaba,” which means “the Pure One.” The naat expresses deep love, devotion, and the profound connection that believers feel with the Prophet.

The phrase “Ya Tayyaba” literally translates to “O Pure One” and is a reference to the Prophet’s pure and noble character. Allah says in the Quran: “And indeed, you are of a great moral character” (Quran 68:4). This naat celebrates that noble character and the love that Muslims have for the Prophet.

This naat is recited widely across the Muslim world, particularly in the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, and by Muslims everywhere who love the Prophet. It is often sung during Milad un-Nabi gatherings, Friday assemblies, and daily spiritual gatherings.

Background and Significance

The naat “Ya Tayyaba” has its roots in classical Islamic poetry. The word “Tayyaba” comes from “Tayyib,” meaning pure, good, and wholesome. In Islamic tradition, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is described as Tayyib — pure in character, pure in lineage, and pure in message.

This naat is special because it addresses the Prophet directly, creating a personal and intimate connection. The repetition of “Ya Tayyaba” throughout the verses serves as a form of dhikr (remembrance) and fills the heart with love for the Prophet.

Reciting this naat is considered a way of sending blessings upon the Prophet, which is a highly rewarded act in Islam. The Prophet said: “Whoever sends one blessing upon me, Allah sends ten blessings upon him.”

Naat Lyrics in Urdu (اردو میں نعت کے بول)

یا طیبہ یا طیبہ
یا طیبہ یا طیبہ
یا طیبہ یا طیبہ
یا شافع المذنبین

تیرے در پہ آئے ہیں سب گنہ گار
تیرے سوا کوئی نہیں غم خوار
بھیڑ میں تنہا ہیں بے سہارا
یا شافع المذنبین

یا طیبہ یا طیبہ
یا طیبہ یا طیبہ
یا طیبہ یا طیبہ
یا شافع المذنبین

تیرے صدقے سارا جہاں ہے
تو ہی ہے شاہِ دو جہاں
بے کسوں کے تو ہی ہیں نگراں
یا شافع المذنبین

یا طیبہ یا طیبہ
یا طیبہ یا طیبہ
یا طیبہ یا طیبہ
یا شافع المذنبین

دن ہے اندھیرا تیرے بغیر
رہبر ہے تو راہرو ہیں ہم
دستِ شفاعت دے اے نبی
یا شافع المذنبین

یا طیبہ یا طیبہ
یا طیبہ یا طیبہ
یا طیبہ یا طیبہ
یا شافع المذنبین

آ کر پکارے ہیں تیرے در پر
بھولی بھٹکی ان جانوں کو
اپنا بنا لے اپنی عنایت سے
یا شافع المذنبین

English Translation

O Pure One, O Pure One
O Pure One, O Pure One
O Pure One, O Pure One
O Intercessor for the sinners

To your door have come all the sinners
There is no one besides You who cares for grief
In the crowd they are alone, without support
O Intercessor for the sinners

O Pure One, O Pure One
O Pure One, O Pure One
O Pure One, O Pure One
O Intercessor for the sinners

Through You, the entire world exists
You are the King of both worlds
You are the Guardian of the helpless
O Intercessor for the sinners

O Pure One, O Pure One
O Pure One, O Pure One
O Pure One, O Pure One
O Intercessor for the sinners

The day is dark without You
You are the Guide, we are the travellers
Grant us Your hand of intercession, O Prophet
O Intercessor for the sinners

O Pure One, O Pure One
O Pure One, O Pure One
O Pure One, O Pure One
O Intercessor for the sinners

They have come calling at Your door
These lost and wandering souls
Make them Yours through Your grace
O Intercessor for the sinners

Explanation and Meaning

Verse 1: The Call to the Pure One

The naat opens with the repeated invocation “Ya Tayyaba” (O Pure One), immediately establishing a tone of love and reverence. The title “Tayyaba” emphasises the Prophet’s purity of character, heart, and message. The verse then addresses the Prophet as “Shaafi al-Mudhnibeen” (Intercessor for the sinners), acknowledging the Islamic belief that the Prophet will intercede for his followers on the Day of Judgement.

Verse 2: Sinners Seeking Refuge

This verse expresses humility and vulnerability. It acknowledges that all humans are sinners who come to the Prophet’s door seeking forgiveness and mercy. The imagery of being “alone in a crowd without support” reflects the feeling of spiritual emptiness that can only be filled through the Prophet’s intercession.

Verse 3: The King of Both Worlds

This verse affirms the Prophet’s exalted status. He is described as the King of both this world and the afterlife. It also highlights his role as the Guardian (nigarān) of the helpless, showing that the Prophet is a source of protection and guidance for those who have no one else.

Verse 4: Seeking Guidance

The fourth verse uses beautiful imagery of darkness and light. “The day is dark without You” expresses that life has no meaning or direction without the Prophet’s guidance. The believers describe themselves as travellers (rāhrau) and the Prophet as the Guide (rahbar), showing their complete reliance on his teachings.

Verse 5: The Final Plea

The last verse is a heartfelt plea from lost souls who have come to the Prophet’s door. They ask to be made his own through his grace. This reflects the deep spiritual longing that lies at the heart of Islamic devotion — to be connected with the Prophet and through him, with Allah.

When to Recite This Naat

Ya Tayyaba is a versatile naat that can be recited on many occasions:

Milad un-Nabi gatherings: It is particularly popular during celebrations of the Prophet’s birthday.
Friday gatherings: Many people recite it on Fridays as part of their devotional practice.
Daily dhikr: The repetitive structure makes it ideal for personal remembrance of the Prophet.
Spiritual gatherings: It is often recited at Quran khwani and religious events.
Personal prayer: Many Muslims recite it when seeking the Prophet’s intercession.

The Virtue of Reciting Naat

Reciting naat is a form of expressing love for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The Prophet said: “None of you truly believes until I am more beloved to him than his father, his child, and all of mankind.” Reciting naat is one way to nurture and express this love.

May Allah accept our humble recitation and grant us the intercession of His beloved Prophet ﷺ. Ameen.

To read more naat lyrics and translations, explore our other naat collections including Tajdar-e-Haram and Ya Nabi Salam Alayka.