Seni barzanji dan marhaban adalah termasuk dalam seni suara warisan Islam. Ianya telah lama diamalkan oleh masyarakat Islam dalam majlis-majlis tertentu. Seni barzanji dan marhaban adalah rangkaian puisi tentang kisah Rasulullah SAWyang disampaikan denganiramanya yang tersendiri. Amalan ini memberikan implikasi yang baik kepada penghayatan sirah Rasulullah SAWserta mampu memupuk perpaduan di kalangan masyarakat. Namun, perkembangan terkini mendapati amalan barzanji dan marhaban semakin terhakis dalam masyarakat. Artikel ini menjelaskan tentang sejarah dan peranan seni barzanji dan marhaban. Beberapa cadangan turut dikemukakan bagi memperkasakan seni barzanji dan marhaban agar terus diamalkan dalam masyarakat.

The arts of barzanji and marhaban are among the vocal arts of the Islamic heritage. It has long been practiced by the Muslim community in particular occasions. The arts of barzanji and marhaban are actually sequential poetries about the Prophet PBUH that delivered with a distinctive melody. This practice gives good implication in appreciating the life of Prophet PBUH and are able to foster unity among the community. However, the recent development shows that both arts become sidelined from the society. This article explains about the history as well as the role of the arts of barzanji and marhaban. In order to boost the arts of barzanji and marhaban, few suggestions are given so that these arts will be continuously practiced in the society.