Qasida Burda Part 1 Course
In depth study of the meaning of the poetry coupled with vocal training of various melodies thereof.
Duration
- • 8 weeks (2 months)
- • 1 session per week
- • 60 minutes per session
Focus
- • Foundations of poetic recitation
- • Voice projection & breath control
- • Melody, rhythm & maqām awareness
Limited spaces to maintain quality and personal attention
Sacred Islamic Poetry & Texts
A treasury of spiritual poetry and divine wisdom, these sacred texts open hearts and illuminate souls through their blessed verses. Learn to sing the Diwan of Sidi Muhammad ibn al-Habib, Qasa'id, the Burdah, Dalail al-Khairat, and other luminous works.
Sacred Melodies
Learn the traditional melodies that have been passed down through generations of spiritual seekers.
Spiritual Connection
Connect your heart to the divine presence through the blessed words of the gnostics and awliya.
Adab & Etiquette
Master the proper etiquette and reverence required when engaging with sacred poetry.
Seas of Knowledge
Dive into the profound wisdom and spiritual insights contained within each verse.
Class Schedule
Join us for regular sessions of learning and spiritual growth through the sacred texts.
The Chain of Transmission
The sacred art of singing Islamic poetry is transmitted through an unbroken chain of spiritual authorization, connecting students to the authentic tradition.
Shaykh Dr. Abdalqadir as-Sufi
Teacher & Guide
A renowned scholar and spiritual guide who has dedicated his life to preserving and transmitting the authentic Islamic tradition.
Abdelfatah Mouttaqui
Student & Singer
A devoted student who studied under Shaykh Dr. Abdalqadir as-Sufi in South Africa and received permission to transmit the sacred art.
The Importance of Ijazah
Abdelfatah Mouttaqui carries a precious dual lineage: his father, Shaykh Abdelkabir Mouttaqui (rahimahullah), served as the Muqadim in Casablanca of the great gnostic Shaykh Muhammad ibn al-Habib (may Allah be pleased with him), author of the blessed Diwan. Additionally, Abdelfatah studied under Shaykh Dr. Abdalqadir as-Sufi in South Africa, where he received ijazah (permission) to transmit the art of singing sacred Islamic poetry.
Shaykh Abdelkabir Mouttaqui (rahimahullah) with Shaykh Dr. Abdalqadir as-Sufi
This authorization, known as idn, represents a sacred trust and an unbroken chain of transmission stretching back through generations of spiritual masters to the source of the Diwan itself.
The ijazah is not merely a certificate—it is a spiritual transmission that carries with it the baraka (blessing) and ma'rifa (gnosis) from the Shaykh to the student. Through this chain, each one having received permission from their Shaykh before them, the sacred knowledge remains pure and authentic.
When you learn from Abdelfatah, you are not simply learning melodies and verses. You are connecting to a living tradition, receiving the transmission of baraka and spiritual knowledge that has been carefully preserved and passed down through authorized teachers—from Shaykh Muhammad ibn al-Habib through his Muqadim, Abdelfatah's father, and through Shaykh Dr. Abdalqadir as-Sufi.
Documenting the Sacred Transmission
Abdelfatah presenting a qasida he wrote for Shaykh Abdalqadir as-Sufi at a Moussem in South Africa
Abdelfatah with Shaykh Mortada in the early days
At the Moussem with Shaykh Abdalqadir as-Sufi
Experience the Sacred Art
Watch Abdelfatah perform at the Shadhili Qadiri Darqawi Post Moussem 2025, demonstrating the beauty and spiritual power of sacred Islamic poetry.
Abdelfatah performing at the Shadhili Qadiri Darqawi Post Moussem 2025
The Importance of Singing Sacred Poetry
Sacred Islamic poetry—from the Diwan of Sidi Muhammad ibn al-Habib to the Burdah of Imam al-Busiri, from Qasa'id to Dalail al-Khairat—is not merely verse. These are spiritual keys that open the doors of divine knowledge and love. When sung with proper adab and sincere intention, these verses become a means of ascending through the spiritual stations.
Through the melodious recitation of these sacred texts, the student's heart becomes attuned to the subtle realities of the spiritual path. The rhythms and melodies serve as vehicles for the transmission of baraka (blessing) and ma'rifa (gnosis) from the Shaykh to the student.
Learning to sing these blessed works is an act of love and service—love for the Prophet ﷺ, love for the awliya (saints), and service to the preservation of this precious spiritual heritage for future generations.