To understand the lyrics, one must first understand the context. The term "Badar" refers to the Battle of Badr, a pivotal event in Islamic history where the Prophet Muhammad and his followers achieved a miraculous victory against overwhelming odds. However, in the context of Malabar folk art, "Badar" also refers to the Badarukkappi (the warriors of Badr) or the martyrs who are venerated in local Sufi traditions.

In the local tradition, reciting the lyrics verbatim is considered a form of spiritual medicine. Older generations believe that:

(Muslim folklore songs from Kerala, India) that narrates the events of the Battle of Badr . These songs, often called