Kundoor Usthad Baith (also known as the Thavassul Baith ) is a collection of devotional verses composed in honor of Kundoor Abdul Qadir Musliyar
, a village in the Malappuram district of Kerala, which remains a major pilgrimage site. Biographical Work kundoor usthad baith pdf
His claim to fame lies in his unique ability to recite Baith (narrative poems praising Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him) and Mawlid with a classical, Hindustani-inflected melody. While many recite Baith as a rhythmic chant, Kundoor Usthad infused his recitations with a soul-stirring, near-Qawwali style, complete with melodic flourishes (meend and gamaka) that were uncommon in Kerala at the time. Kundoor Usthad Baith (also known as the Thavassul