Zi Nur Siraaja (Light of the Prophet) 1 by Miryam
Zi Nur Siraaja (Light of the Prophet) 1
Reggae Gnawa
Miryam
Aug 23, 2026
Zi Nur Siraaja (Light of the Prophet) 1
Reggae Gnawa
[Chorus] Zi nur siraaja nabii muhamada Zi nur siraaja Nabii Mawluudaa [Verse 1] Bismi lahi nelma nad gis Nako' aa dibe teew Nabii suumbe tawa qal be tegenaa zat maskan tiiw Limii galataa yegba' ak zi satkhana le Yi zi khanu nabiiw [Pre-Chorus] Mawlāyaa ṣalli waa sallim dā'imaan abadan ʿAlaā ḥabībika khayri l-khalqi kullihimi [Verse 2] Asalaamu alaykum zi nuur siraa ja Goyten waafa qeekhu waa israa miraaja Suum zo baah tama dekhu goy tee zit beejaa Zay barsii magas zalaa Zii gaderaa keejaa [Chorus] Zi nur siraaja nabii muhaamada Zi nur siraaja Nabii Mawluudaa [Verse 3] Ayziyu Aminah wa aw ziyu Abdullahi bee Rasuul tawa laduu Isniin yaam Macca asiima bee Zit waladu nat subut inta Amul fiil za maan bee [Pre-Chorus] Mawlāyaa ṣalli waa sallim dā'imaan abadan ʿAlaā ḥabībika khayri l-khalqi kullihimi [Verse 4] Haa raas ayaach yiiq buuyu zaal Hiifot waa diil sot baah Aminah walad tayu bii laa miih tii mu'jiizaa bah Raa haab wa Afaat chiil maam Azo Ayaan baayaa fataah [Chorus] Zi nur siraaja nabii muhaamaadaa Zi nur siraaja Nabii Mawluudaa [Verse 5] Amaan nat wa giid raa chaayaa yi diijii giir Takheta laa ma haabii buw Chin qii waa kaaf tii bee Azaaziil aw tii tabaa bee seeda qeew Aduu niit Aqomastii sahaaq tii Tas tii baah araatii ma saasaa siin zew Es walad tayu beher Aminaa Zalatab tayu bee haay zalam tot zeew Ko ot war bee tetaalal tiima talaay tii hiyaa maa tuuw Allahuun taama wakiil Weekala leyuu uma Aymanuw [Pre-Chorus] Mawlāyaa ṣalli waa sallim dā'imaan abadan ʿAlaā ḥabībika khayri l-khalqi kullihimi [Chorus] Zi nur siraaja nabii muhaamaadaa Zi nur siraaja Nabii Mawluudaa [Verse 6] Aga barii yiqiih rube isaaluu Inaay halimaa lijii ziyu baah Jibrael dijuu ma dachii bee Anee uyu ma iraaz ziyu bah Qadadu yu ma haatabu luyu haam mii wa khamii ziyu bah [Chorus] Zi nur siraaja Nabii Muhamada Zi nur siraaja nabii mawluda [Verse 7] Matwalad ziyu bee labasuma zi khaaliiq Qiih raa nuuw Talabasu ma wiiyij nat ziiyu bee Haaya'a wa hush matuuw Zay lequm elwa lequ ma Tama duyu khadiija baah Muu'jiizaa asha leeyu ma Mak tab maq'raa Almo qaaw Eqad ziyu be ziit heetaraa Miiqanaa his tana hutuu ruw Baayo wa baay tile qiima zal satuube Nii qaa qalo siir zow [Chorus] Zi nur siraaja nabii muhaamaadaa Zi nur siraaja Nabii Mawluudaa [Pre-Chorus] Mawlāyaa ṣalli waa sallim dā'imaan abadan ʿAlaā ḥabībika khayri l-khalqi kullihimi [Verse 8] Haaq be yiit gaza ulo ahaad Allahu biilay Zalel natuuw Rah maan be qaachi yiit gaza ulo Khaaliq biilay zalel natuuw Sana muuw hulu be ibaadaa mosha Sidqi bee baatiil natzow Yat liimdu le Arbii'in amat ziyu be Ra khabuu nabii nat mansii buuw [Chorus] Zi nur siraaja Nabii Muhamada Zi nur siraaja nabii mawluda [Verse 9] Aw zinaa Adam zo khaliq be Zaganoo fadam tiiw Qur'an edaa ambiyach lee qadim Nabi bee habibi zina rasuul nat ziyuuw Hoji yiidi jo maa yuu khunii nal kiiz mat' emad qura'nuw Nabii ziit waladu ayaam zo Chea naaqeew ma Zaaya chiir aw Ibliis intaa mat walad ziyuw Ziqo cheew chiin zow Iblis arda wijaach azo lenta yudo zal biid'aaw [Chorus] Zi nur siraaja Nabii Muhsamaadaa Zi nur siraaja Nabii mawluudaa [Pre-Chorus] Mawlāyaa ṣalli waa sallim dā'imaan abadan ʿAlaā ḥabībika khayri l-khalqi kullihimi [Verse 10] Nabii di daach manaam ziyu bee kiil zaaquu Zay biisal tiriiw ilmii ziyu bee mashii raabaa lee Aqlii zo luuh qof zii taw Kiil faachu jaa hii luw Yatii mohol zi biid'aa kham riiw Allahuu aqlii sateenaa ni laay ba lee Haaq wa baati luuw Haawa' zo bee yit nada zaal azaab ziyu hur qobaa faachuw Anti khatal ma haayee Antii'laa yii zii khaanu Nabiiw Di liiq bee yag diir tiit wa gi diir zom Nabii maw luuduw Ayaa chuum ililbee seadqo Nabii ziit waladu bo yaam dufuw Kiil waa laa kiil haa daraa Khal qii kulu yusha Zi Nabii daduuw haarat jii haa zow [Chorus] Zi nur siraaja Nabii Muhamada Zi nur siraaja Nabii mawluudaa [Pre-Chorus] Mawlāyaa ṣalli waa sallim dā'imaan abadan ʿAlaā ḥabībika khayri l-khalqi kullihimi [Outro] Wiiqrii Amiir Abdulahii
Zi Nur Siraaja (Light of the Prophet)
Genre
Reggae Gnawa
Gist
A devotional praise composition celebrating the life, character, and spiritual significance of Prophet Muhammad. The song weaves together biographical elements—from his birth to his mother Aminah and father Abdullah, through his miraculous journey (Isra and Mi'raj)—with theological affirmations of his prophetic role as humanity's spiritual guide and the "light" that illuminates all creation.
Themes
- Divine Light & Guidance: The central metaphor of the Prophet as "nur siraaja" (light of the path)
- Prophetic Lineage: Connections to Adam and preceding prophets, establishing Muhammad's place in sacred history
- Spiritual Authority: The Prophet's knowledge, wisdom, and moral perfection contrasted against human fallibility and temptation
- Divine Protection: References to angelic intervention and supernatural events surrounding his life
- Eternal Reverence: The recurring invocation "Mawlāyaa ṣalli waa sallim" (Lord, grant him blessings eternally)
Inspiration
Your request for a devotional piece in Reggae Gnawa fusion, sung in Afro-Islamic linguistic traditions, resulted in this extended praise-poem that honors Prophet Muhammad through narrative and theological depth. The lyrics blend Quranic references, historical events from the Seerah (biography), and spiritual affirmations—creating a modern reinterpretation of classical Islamic devotional music within a contemporary world music framework that bridges African and Middle Eastern musical traditions.
Emotional Impact
This composition evokes profound reverence and spiritual uplift, creating a meditative yet celebratory atmosphere. The repetitive, hypnotic chorus anchors listeners in devotional contemplation while the expansive verses build layers of meaning and connection. The Gnawa instrumentation provides rhythmic grounding that transforms theological content into embodied spiritual experience, fostering both intellectual engagement with Islamic history and emotional transcendence through musical devotion.