‘Ulaysh, al-Qawl al-munjī ‘alā mawlid al-Barzanjī. al-Barzanji, al-Kawkab al-anwār ‘alā ‘iqd al-jawhar fī mawlid al-nabī al-azhar. The titles of some of the commentaries are as follows: 1316 AH/1898 CE), a Shāfi’ī jurist and sūfi who settled in Mecca. A further popular commentary was by the Sundanese scholar, Muḥammad Nawawī al-Bantānī (d. 1299 AH/1881 CE), the Highest Juridical Authority (Muftī) of the Malikites in Egypt. Another prominent commentator was Muhammad ‘Ulaysh (d. 1317 AH / 1899 CE), the Highest Juridical Authority ( Muftī) of the Shafites in Medina. The acceptance of the work amongst the scholarly elite is demonstrated by the numerous commentaries upon it composed by accomplished scholars including the author’s descendant, Ja’far ibn Ismā’īl al-Barzanjī (d. Yet, he continues to live in the hearts and minds of the faithful. It also serves to remind the believer that no loss is greater than the loss of Muḥammad. the birth of Muḥammad) than to lament a loss (of a loved one). In the Muslim households of Asia and Africa, it is also recited to solicit Divine blessings on special occasions such us the birth of a child, moving into a new house, opening of a new business, and even at the time of death - for the hallmark of a believer is to rejoice in God’s blessing (i.e. The work has a central place during the annual commemoration of the advent of Muḥammad which, according to majority consensus, was on the 12th day of the Islamic month of Rabī al-Awwal. It is closed with a sublime supplication seeking the fulfilment of needs of the ephemeral world here and the pleasures of the everlasting abode in the Hereafter. 
This is done through poetic description of his blessed conception and birth, the miraculous exploits and significant events in his life, and description of his internal and external disposition. In South East Asia, East Africa and South Africa, the term “ Barzanji” is synonymous with the word “ Mawlid”, which is essentially a colourful celebration and spiritual display of deep love of the Prophet Muḥammad. The work is highly revered and widely recited by Sunni Muslims around the world.
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