Shah-e-Madina (شاہ مدینہ) is one of the most beloved naats recited by Owais Raza Qadri. This beautiful tribute to the Holy Prophet ﷺ has touched millions of hearts across the world. With its soul-stirring melody and profound words, the naat expresses deep love and reverence for the King of Madina — Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
The naat was originally written by the famous poet Syed Muhammad Sultan Rizvi and later popularized globally by Owais Raza Qadri’s powerful and emotional recitation. It is frequently recited at mehfils (spiritual gatherings) around the world, especially during the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal.
Urdu Lyrics (اشعار)
Verse 1
شاہ مدینہ شاہ مدینہ
Shah-e-Madina, Shah-e-Madina
King of Madina, King of Madina
تیرے در سے کوئی خالی نہ گیا
Tere dar se koi khaali na gaya
No one returned empty-handed from your door
Verse 2
تیری چوکھٹ پہ جو آیا ہے سلامت رہا
Terii chokhat pe jo aaya hai salaamat raha
Whoever came to your threshold remained safe
تیرا در ہر غم کا مداوا ہے مدینہ
Tera dar har gham ka madawa hai Madina
Your door is the cure for every sorrow, O Madina
Verse 3
اے شاہ مدینہ مجھے تیری پناہ
Aey Shah-e-Madina mujhe teri panaah
O King of Madina, grant me your refuge
تیرے در سے بڑھ کر نہیں کوئی جاہ
Tere dar se badh kar nahi koi jaah
There is no status greater than your doorstep
Verse 4
ہے بس ایک ہی التجا اے نبی
Hai bas ek hi iltija aey Nabi
I have just one plea, O Prophet
مجھے اپنی امت میں شامل کریں
Mujhe apni ummat mein shaamil karein
Include me in your Ummah (community)
Verse 5
ہے طلب صرف مدینہ ، ہے تمنا مدینہ
Hai talab sirf Madina, hai tamanna Madina
My desire is only Madina, my wish is Madina
ہر گھڑی یاد ہے مجھ کو وہ فضا ئے مدینہ
Har ghari yaad hai mujh ko woh faza-e-Madina
Every moment I remember the atmosphere of Madina
Verse 6
جس نے دیکھا اسے پھر بھول نہیں پاتا
Jis ne dekha use phir bhool nahi paata
Whoever saw it can never forget it
کوئی حسرت نہ رہی دل میں وہاں آنے کے بعد
Koi hasrat nah rahi dil mein wahan aane ke baad
No desire remains in the heart after arriving there
Verse 7
اے شاہ مدینہ مجھے بلا لو مدینہ
Aey Shah-e-Madina mujhe bula lo Madina
O King of Madina, call me to Madina
مجھے دیدارِ حبیبؐ کا شوق ہے بہت
Mujhe didaar-e-Habeeb ka shauq hai bohat
I long so much to see the Beloved Prophet ﷺ
Meaning and Significance
“Shah-e-Madina” translates to “The King of Madina,” a title of deep reverence for Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The naat is a heartfelt expression of a believer’s longing to visit the blessed city of Madina and to be in the presence of the Prophet ﷺ.
The opening line, “Shah-e-Madina, Shah-e-Madina”, is an emotional cry that immediately draws the listener into a state of spiritual reflection. It is not merely a repetition of words but a declaration of love and allegiance to the greatest of Allah’s creations.
One of the most poignant themes in the naat is the supplication for refuge at the Prophet’s doorstep. The line “Aey Shah-e-Madina mujhe teri panaah” reflects the deep Islamic belief that seeking closeness to the Prophet ﷺ is a means of drawing closer to Allah Himself. It echoes the Quranic verse: “And if they had come to you when they wronged themselves… they would have found Allah Accepting of repentance and Merciful” (Quran 4:64).
The naat also beautifully captures the emotional pain of separation from Madina — a feeling well known to anyone who has visited the holy city and left with a longing to return. The verse “Har ghari yaad hai mujh ko woh faza-e-Madina” speaks to this universal experience of the Muslim heart.
Owais Raza Qadri, the renowned Naat Khwan from Pakistan, has become synonymous with this naat. His distinctive voice and passionate delivery have made “Shah-e-Madina” a staple at naat gatherings worldwide. Born in 1974 in Faisalabad, Owais Raza Qadri is one of the most celebrated naat reciters of the modern era, with millions of followers across the globe.
The poet Syed Muhammad Sultan Rizvi wrote the lyrics with such depth that every verse carries layers of meaning — from the simple longing of a devotee to the profound spiritual station of the Prophet ﷺ. The naat reminds believers that the door of the Prophet ﷺ is always open, and no one who comes with sincere love is ever turned away.
In a world filled with anxiety and uncertainty, “Shah-e-Madina” offers solace. Its repeated invocation of the Prophet’s name acts as a spiritual anchor, calming the heart and renewing faith. The naat is more than poetry — it is a supplication, a love letter, and a declaration of faith all woven together.
Listening to or reciting this naat is considered a form of dhikr (remembrance), bringing barakah (blessings) and spiritual peace. Many Muslims make it a daily practice to listen to “Shah-e-Madina” as part of their morning or evening routines, finding in it a connection to the Prophet ﷺ that transcends time and distance.
May Allah grant us all the opportunity to visit the blessed city of Madina and be counted among the followers of the beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Ameen.