Sholawat Waqtu Sahar: Lyrics, Origins, and the Meaning of the Prophet Muhammad's (SAW) Birth

Sholawat Waqtu Sahar is a form of praise to Allah SWT that was specifically created to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad SAW. This sholawat was composed by the late Habib Hasan bin Ja'far Assegaf, a prominent scholar in Indonesia. In the modern era, this sholawat has become even more widely known after being performed again by religious singers and musicians such as Anisa Rahman, Ai Khadijah, and the group Sabyan Gambus (Nissa Sabyan). The lyrics of Sholawat Waqtu Sahar are available in Arabic text, Latin transliteration, and Indonesian translation. Its verses describe the joy of the universe in welcoming the birth of the Prophet Muhammad SAW, with birds singing and the sun shining. Angels offer praises, and the heavenly houris welcome him with joy. The deep message of this sholawat is the celebration of the Prophet Muhammad's SAW birth, full of happiness, and considered a moment when falsehood crumbles. His presence is portrayed as the greatest blessing for all humankind. https://mozaik.inilah.com/ibadah/sholawat-waqtu-sahar-lirik