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In Arabic, na'at is usually called madih (praise) or nasheed (poetry), although the latter can describe any type of religious poetry. Talaʽ al Badru ʽAlayna, is a traditional Islamic poem known as nasheed recited to Muhammad during his completion of migration to Medina in 622 CE, is believed to be one of the earliest naʽats.Ĭommonly the term naʽat shareef (exalted poetry) is reserved for poetry in the praise of Muhammad. After that many a poet followed this trend and totally dedicated themselves towards writing of naʽats. Therefore, Hassan is known as the first sana-khawaan (naʽat reciter) of that time. He was famous for his poetry that defended Muhammad in response to rival poets who attacked him and his religion. Even before accepting Islam he was a poet, but after embracing Islam he gave a new turn to his poetry and started writing Na'ats in honor of Muhammad. One early author, Hassan, was known as Shair-e Darbaar-e Risalat. It is difficult to trace the history of Naʽat khawani since no authenticated record of when it was initiated can be found. In Arab countries, lyrics and praises said for Muhammad are called Madih nabawi.

Exclusive "Praise to Allah" and Allah alone is called Hamd, not to be confused with 'Na'at'. People who recite Naʽat are known as Naʽat Khawan or sanaʽa-khuaʽan. The practice is popular in South Asia (Bangladesh, Pakistan and India), commonly in Bengali, Punjabi or Urdu.