Books
Muhammad Ali Zahoori Qasuri (رحمہ اللہ) is known for his beautiful Urdu Naat and Punjabi Naat poetry. His Naat lyrics have been preserved in several important Naat books, which are a valuable resource for Naat lovers, researchers, and Naat reciters.
Below is a list of his main Naat poetry collections (kalam), which you can explore for both written Naat lyrics and Naat study.
Main Naat Poetry Collections
- Tauseef – Urdu Naat collection containing heartfelt Naat lyrics in praise of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
- Nawaa-e-Zahoori – A strong Urdu Naat collection with classical style Naat poetry and rich Naat lyrics.
- Kithe Teri Sanaa – Famous Punjabi Naat collection, awarded the Presidential Prize at the 1993 National Seerah Conference. Rich Punjabi Naat poetry and devotional kalam.
- Siftan Sohne Rasool Diyaan – Beautiful Punjabi Naat collection focused on praising the Beloved Prophet ﷺ in Punjabi Naat style.
Kulliyat-e-Zahoori
These four Naat books were later compiled into one comprehensive volume titled Kulliyat-e-Zahoori, bringing together his major Urdu Naat and Punjabi Naat poetry. It is an important reference for anyone who wants to study his Naat lyrics in detail.
Book About His Life & Naat Khwani
A special work titled Sanakhwaan-e-Rasool ﷺ, compiled by Nishat Ahmad Shah Saqi, focuses on his life, Naat poetry and Naat recitation (Naat Khwani). It is considered an important source for understanding his personality, spiritual journey, and contribution to Naat.
Unpublished / Incomplete Works
Some of Muhammad Ali Zahoori’s manuscripts remained incomplete or unpublished. These include:
- Biography of Hazrat Hassan bin Thabit (RA)
- Mizraab-e-Aqeedat – Manqabats and Qasaid
- Nisaab-e-Naat Khwani – a guide / syllabus for Naat reciters
- Meri Mulaqatain – meetings with spiritual and literary personalities
- Ziyaraat – travelogue of sacred places