LONGEST HANDWRITTEN QASIDA AL-BURDA IN ARABIC CALLIGRAPHY IN 21 HOURS
- By: Admin
In a world where patience is rare and devotion is tested by time, Sheikh E.K. Muhammad Badruddin Faizy bin Ibrahim of Kadaba, Karnataka, India carved his name into history with an extraordinary artistic and spiritual feat. He achieved a world record for the longest handwritten Qasida Al-Burda in Arabic calligraphy, completing the entire revered poem across a continuous 36-meter length within just 21 hours. This monumental creation was not merely an act of writing, but an act of worship—each stroke reflecting unwavering focus, discipline, and deep reverence. As the saying goes, “Excellence is not an act, but a habit,” and this record stands as living proof of that truth.
Executed in refined traditional Arabic calligraphy, the work demanded immense physical endurance and mental clarity, sustained over long, uninterrupted hours. The achievement echoes the timeless proverb, “Patience can turn a drop into an ocean,” for it was patience that transformed ink and paper into a sacred visual devotion. Completing such a detailed manuscript in a single stretch reflects mastery that comes only from years of practice, humility, and spiritual alignment. In Islamic tradition, calligraphy is known as “the geometry of the soul expressed through the body,” and this record beautifully embodies that philosophy.
This remarkable accomplishment has been officially recognized and recorded in the Talent Record Book, honoring not just the scale of the work, but the spirit behind it. It serves as a powerful reminder that true art is born where faith meets perseverance. As an old saying wisely notes, “When intention is pure, even time bows in respect.” Sheikh Faizy’s achievement will continue to inspire artists, scholars, and devotees alike—proving that when devotion guides the hand, history is written line by line.