Nasimi
The lyrics of this song come from the poetry of the 14th century mystical poet Nasimi, who was one of the first literary figures to compose in Azerbaijani. The composer sets an ecstatic mood in this new piece in Shur mugham that evokes Sufi ceremonies through high-energy percussion and dazzling avaz sections. The musical narrative is majestic, powerful, and intensely beautiful.
CREDITS
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
Poem by ‘Alī ‘Imādu d-Dīn Nasīmī’ (“Nasimi”)
English translation: Dr. Mohammad H. Faghfoory
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Video editing and post-production by Omar Al-Balushi @ Andante Studios
Copyright of Andante Records
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
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LYRICS & TRANSLATION
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam,
The two worlds are contained in Me
But I will not be contained in these worlds
I cannot be contained in being or in the engendered world
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam
I am the Treasure* of no abode,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Tir mənəm, kaman mənəm, pir mənəm, cavan mənəm
I am the arrow, I am the bow, I am the old, I am the young
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam,
The two worlds are contained in Me
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam.
I am the Treasure of no abode,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Zərrə mənəm, günəş mənəm, çar ilə pəncü şeş mənəm,
I am the particles, I am the Sun
I am the Four**, and I am Five and the Six more***
Surəti gör bəyan ilə, çünki bəyana sığmazam.
See [the universe as] My face and describe it,
as I will not be contained in your description
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam,
The two worlds are contained in Me
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam
I am the Treasure of no abode,
I will not be contained in being or in the engendered world
Nara yanan şəcər mənəm, çərxə çıxan həcər mənəm
I am the burning bush, I am the rock that ascended to Heaven
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam,
The two worlds are contained in Me,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam.
I am the Treasure of no abode,
I will not be contained in being or in the engendered world
Zərrə mənəm, günəş mənəm, çar ilə pəncü şeş mənəm,
I am the particles, I am the Sun,
I am the Four, and I am Five and the Six more
Surəti gör bəyan ilə, çünki bəyana sığmazam.
See [the universe as] My face and describe it,
as I will not be contained in your description
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam,
The two worlds are contained in Me,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam
I am the Treasure of no abode,
I will not be contained in being or in the engendered world
Ərşlə fərşü kafü nun məndə bulundu cümlə çün,
In short, [the carpet of] Divine Command (kun) in the Universe found manifestation in Me so that
Sən bu nişanla bil məni, bil ki, nişana sığmazam.
you would know Me by these signs,
but beware! I cannot be contained in signs.
Tir mənəm, kaman mənəm, pir mənəm, cavan mənəm,
I am the arrow, I am the bow, I am the old, I am the young
Dövləti-cavidan mənəm, ayinədana sığmazam.
I am the Treasure of no abode,
I will not be contained in being or in the engendered world
Gərçi bu gün Nəsimiyəm, haşimiyəm, qureyşiyəm
Even though today I may be a Nasimi, a Hashimi, a Qurayshi****
Tir mənəm, kaman mənəm, pir mənəm, cavan mənəm,
I am the arrow, I am the bow, I am the old, I am the young
Dövləti-cavidan mənəm,
I am the Eternal Treasure
Gərçi bu gün Nəsimiyəm, haşimiyəm, qureyşiyəm,
Even though today I may be a Nasimi, a Hashimi, a Qurayshi
Məndən uludur ayətim, ayətə, şana sığmazam
From Me the signs of My power find existence,
But I will not be contained in My sign of power
sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam
I cannot be contained, I cannot be contained,
I will not be contained,
I cannot be contained
Tir mənəm, kaman mənəm, pir mənəm, cavan mənəm,
I am the arrow, I am the bow, I am the old, I am the young
Dövləti-cavidan mənəm, ayinədana sığmazam.
I am the Eternal Treasure,
But I will not be contained in a jewelry box
sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam
I cannot be contained, I cannot be contained,
I will not be contained,
I cannot be contained
Kövni-məkandır ayətim, zatidürür bidayətim,
Being and existence are the signs of My power,
My Eternity is in My Essence
Sən bu nişanla bil məni, bil ki, nişana sığmazam.
Know Me by this sign, but beware! I will not be contained in signs.
sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam
I cannot be contained, I cannot be contained,
I will not be contained,
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam
The two worlds are contained in Me,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam.
I am the Treasure of no abode,s
I will not be contained in being or in the engendered world
Zərrə mənəm, günəş mənəm, çar ilə pəncü şeş mənəm,
I am the particles, I am the Sun,
I am the Four, and I am Five and the Six more
Surəti gör bəyan ilə, çünki bəyana sığmazam.
See [the world as] My face and describe it,
as I will not be contained in your description
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam
The two worlds are contained in Me,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gənci-nihan mənəm mən uş,
I am the Hidden Treasure, o My servant,
Eyni-əyan mənəm, mən uş,
I am the manifest, I am, My servant
Gövhəri-kan mənəm, mən uş,
I am the treasure mine, o My servant
Bəhrəvü kana sığmazam.
But I cannot be contained in the oceans and mines.
Tir mənəm, kaman mənəm, pir mənəm, cavan mənəm,
I am the arrow, I am the bow, I am the old, I am the young
Dövləti-cavidan mənəm, ayinədana sığmazam.
I am the Treasure of no abode,
I will not be contained in being or in the engendered world
Gərçi bu gün Nəsimiyəm, haşimiyəm, qureyşiyəm,
Even though today I may be a Nasimi, a Hashimi, a Qurayshi
Məndən uludur ayətim, ayətə, şana sığmazam
From Me the signs of My power find existence,
But I will not be contained in My sign of power
sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam
I cannot be contained, I cannot be contained,
I will not be contained,
I cannot be contained
Həm sədəfəm, həm inciyəm, həşrü sirat əsinciyəm,
I am the shell, I am the kernel,
I am the upholder of the Doomsday and Suspender of the Bridge*****
Bunca qumaşü rəxt ilə mən bu dükana sığmazam.
So you make a robe out of this cloth for such a day,
For I will not be contained in your store,
Şəhd ilə həm şəkər mənəm, şəms mənəm, qəmər mənəm,
I am the sugar, I am the honey, I am the Sun, I am the Moon,
Ruhi-rəvan bağışlaram, ruhi-rəvana sığmazam.
I bestow spirit to all things, But I will not be contained in spirit
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam,
The two worlds are contained in Me,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam
I am the Treasure of no abode,
I cannot be contained in being or in the engendered world
Mən bu cahana sığmazam
I will not be contained in these worlds
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*An allusion to the saying of the Prophet (a hadith qudsi wherein God speaks through the Prophet): ‘I was a Hidden Treasure and I longed to be known. So I created the creatures and they came to know Me.’
**An allusion to the Four Rightly Guided Caliphs
***An allusion to the Five Ahl al-Kisa (People of the Cloak: the Prophet, Ali, Fatimah, Hasan and Hossein) and to other revered figures
**** Names of tribes/families
*****An allusion to the bridge (al-sirat) that human beings must cross after death to enter Paradise.
The lyrics of this song come from the poetry of the 14th century mystical poet Nasimi, who was one of the first literary figures to compose in Azerbaijani. The composer sets an ecstatic mood in this new piece in Shur mugham that evokes Sufi ceremonies through high-energy percussion and dazzling avaz sections. The musical narrative is majestic, powerful, and intensely beautiful.
CREDITS
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
Poem by ‘Alī ‘Imādu d-Dīn Nasīmī’ (“Nasimi”)
English translation: Dr. Mohammad H. Faghfoory
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Video editing and post-production by Omar Al-Balushi @ Andante Studios
Copyright of Andante Records
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
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LYRICS & TRANSLATION
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam,
The two worlds are contained in Me
But I will not be contained in these worlds
I cannot be contained in being or in the engendered world
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam
I am the Treasure* of no abode,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Tir mənəm, kaman mənəm, pir mənəm, cavan mənəm
I am the arrow, I am the bow, I am the old, I am the young
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam,
The two worlds are contained in Me
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam.
I am the Treasure of no abode,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Zərrə mənəm, günəş mənəm, çar ilə pəncü şeş mənəm,
I am the particles, I am the Sun
I am the Four**, and I am Five and the Six more***
Surəti gör bəyan ilə, çünki bəyana sığmazam.
See [the universe as] My face and describe it,
as I will not be contained in your description
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam,
The two worlds are contained in Me
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam
I am the Treasure of no abode,
I will not be contained in being or in the engendered world
Nara yanan şəcər mənəm, çərxə çıxan həcər mənəm
I am the burning bush, I am the rock that ascended to Heaven
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam,
The two worlds are contained in Me,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam.
I am the Treasure of no abode,
I will not be contained in being or in the engendered world
Zərrə mənəm, günəş mənəm, çar ilə pəncü şeş mənəm,
I am the particles, I am the Sun,
I am the Four, and I am Five and the Six more
Surəti gör bəyan ilə, çünki bəyana sığmazam.
See [the universe as] My face and describe it,
as I will not be contained in your description
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam,
The two worlds are contained in Me,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam
I am the Treasure of no abode,
I will not be contained in being or in the engendered world
Ərşlə fərşü kafü nun məndə bulundu cümlə çün,
In short, [the carpet of] Divine Command (kun) in the Universe found manifestation in Me so that
Sən bu nişanla bil məni, bil ki, nişana sığmazam.
you would know Me by these signs,
but beware! I cannot be contained in signs.
Tir mənəm, kaman mənəm, pir mənəm, cavan mənəm,
I am the arrow, I am the bow, I am the old, I am the young
Dövləti-cavidan mənəm, ayinədana sığmazam.
I am the Treasure of no abode,
I will not be contained in being or in the engendered world
Gərçi bu gün Nəsimiyəm, haşimiyəm, qureyşiyəm
Even though today I may be a Nasimi, a Hashimi, a Qurayshi****
Tir mənəm, kaman mənəm, pir mənəm, cavan mənəm,
I am the arrow, I am the bow, I am the old, I am the young
Dövləti-cavidan mənəm,
I am the Eternal Treasure
Gərçi bu gün Nəsimiyəm, haşimiyəm, qureyşiyəm,
Even though today I may be a Nasimi, a Hashimi, a Qurayshi
Məndən uludur ayətim, ayətə, şana sığmazam
From Me the signs of My power find existence,
But I will not be contained in My sign of power
sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam
I cannot be contained, I cannot be contained,
I will not be contained,
I cannot be contained
Tir mənəm, kaman mənəm, pir mənəm, cavan mənəm,
I am the arrow, I am the bow, I am the old, I am the young
Dövləti-cavidan mənəm, ayinədana sığmazam.
I am the Eternal Treasure,
But I will not be contained in a jewelry box
sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam
I cannot be contained, I cannot be contained,
I will not be contained,
I cannot be contained
Kövni-məkandır ayətim, zatidürür bidayətim,
Being and existence are the signs of My power,
My Eternity is in My Essence
Sən bu nişanla bil məni, bil ki, nişana sığmazam.
Know Me by this sign, but beware! I will not be contained in signs.
sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam
I cannot be contained, I cannot be contained,
I will not be contained,
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam
The two worlds are contained in Me,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam.
I am the Treasure of no abode,s
I will not be contained in being or in the engendered world
Zərrə mənəm, günəş mənəm, çar ilə pəncü şeş mənəm,
I am the particles, I am the Sun,
I am the Four, and I am Five and the Six more
Surəti gör bəyan ilə, çünki bəyana sığmazam.
See [the world as] My face and describe it,
as I will not be contained in your description
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam
The two worlds are contained in Me,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gənci-nihan mənəm mən uş,
I am the Hidden Treasure, o My servant,
Eyni-əyan mənəm, mən uş,
I am the manifest, I am, My servant
Gövhəri-kan mənəm, mən uş,
I am the treasure mine, o My servant
Bəhrəvü kana sığmazam.
But I cannot be contained in the oceans and mines.
Tir mənəm, kaman mənəm, pir mənəm, cavan mənəm,
I am the arrow, I am the bow, I am the old, I am the young
Dövləti-cavidan mənəm, ayinədana sığmazam.
I am the Treasure of no abode,
I will not be contained in being or in the engendered world
Gərçi bu gün Nəsimiyəm, haşimiyəm, qureyşiyəm,
Even though today I may be a Nasimi, a Hashimi, a Qurayshi
Məndən uludur ayətim, ayətə, şana sığmazam
From Me the signs of My power find existence,
But I will not be contained in My sign of power
sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam
I cannot be contained, I cannot be contained,
I will not be contained,
I cannot be contained
Həm sədəfəm, həm inciyəm, həşrü sirat əsinciyəm,
I am the shell, I am the kernel,
I am the upholder of the Doomsday and Suspender of the Bridge*****
Bunca qumaşü rəxt ilə mən bu dükana sığmazam.
So you make a robe out of this cloth for such a day,
For I will not be contained in your store,
Şəhd ilə həm şəkər mənəm, şəms mənəm, qəmər mənəm,
I am the sugar, I am the honey, I am the Sun, I am the Moon,
Ruhi-rəvan bağışlaram, ruhi-rəvana sığmazam.
I bestow spirit to all things, But I will not be contained in spirit
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam,
The two worlds are contained in Me,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam
I am the Treasure of no abode,
I cannot be contained in being or in the engendered world
Mən bu cahana sığmazam
I will not be contained in these worlds
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
*An allusion to the saying of the Prophet (a hadith qudsi wherein God speaks through the Prophet): ‘I was a Hidden Treasure and I longed to be known. So I created the creatures and they came to know Me.’
**An allusion to the Four Rightly Guided Caliphs
***An allusion to the Five Ahl al-Kisa (People of the Cloak: the Prophet, Ali, Fatimah, Hasan and Hossein) and to other revered figures
**** Names of tribes/families
*****An allusion to the bridge (al-sirat) that human beings must cross after death to enter Paradise.
مشاركة
Nasimi – Sami Yusuf
من البوم
The lyrics of this song come from the poetry of the 14th century mystical poet Nasimi, who was one of the first literary figures to compose in Azerbaijani. The composer sets an ecstatic mood in this new piece in Shur mugham that evokes Sufi ceremonies through high-energy percussion and dazzling avaz sections. The musical narrative is majestic, powerful, and intensely beautiful.
CREDITS
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
Poem by ‘Alī ‘Imādu d-Dīn Nasīmī’ (“Nasimi”)
English translation: Dr. Mohammad H. Faghfoory
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Video editing and post-production by Omar Al-Balushi @ Andante Studios
Copyright of Andante Records
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
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LYRICS & TRANSLATION
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam,
The two worlds are contained in Me
But I will not be contained in these worlds
I cannot be contained in being or in the engendered world
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam
I am the Treasure* of no abode,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Tir mənəm, kaman mənəm, pir mənəm, cavan mənəm
I am the arrow, I am the bow, I am the old, I am the young
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam,
The two worlds are contained in Me
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam.
I am the Treasure of no abode,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Zərrə mənəm, günəş mənəm, çar ilə pəncü şeş mənəm,
I am the particles, I am the Sun
I am the Four**, and I am Five and the Six more***
Surəti gör bəyan ilə, çünki bəyana sığmazam.
See [the universe as] My face and describe it,
as I will not be contained in your description
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam,
The two worlds are contained in Me
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam
I am the Treasure of no abode,
I will not be contained in being or in the engendered world
Nara yanan şəcər mənəm, çərxə çıxan həcər mənəm
I am the burning bush, I am the rock that ascended to Heaven
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam,
The two worlds are contained in Me,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam.
I am the Treasure of no abode,
I will not be contained in being or in the engendered world
Zərrə mənəm, günəş mənəm, çar ilə pəncü şeş mənəm,
I am the particles, I am the Sun,
I am the Four, and I am Five and the Six more
Surəti gör bəyan ilə, çünki bəyana sığmazam.
See [the universe as] My face and describe it,
as I will not be contained in your description
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam,
The two worlds are contained in Me,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam
I am the Treasure of no abode,
I will not be contained in being or in the engendered world
Ərşlə fərşü kafü nun məndə bulundu cümlə çün,
In short, [the carpet of] Divine Command (kun) in the Universe found manifestation in Me so that
Sən bu nişanla bil məni, bil ki, nişana sığmazam.
you would know Me by these signs,
but beware! I cannot be contained in signs.
Tir mənəm, kaman mənəm, pir mənəm, cavan mənəm,
I am the arrow, I am the bow, I am the old, I am the young
Dövləti-cavidan mənəm, ayinədana sığmazam.
I am the Treasure of no abode,
I will not be contained in being or in the engendered world
Gərçi bu gün Nəsimiyəm, haşimiyəm, qureyşiyəm
Even though today I may be a Nasimi, a Hashimi, a Qurayshi****
Tir mənəm, kaman mənəm, pir mənəm, cavan mənəm,
I am the arrow, I am the bow, I am the old, I am the young
Dövləti-cavidan mənəm,
I am the Eternal Treasure
Gərçi bu gün Nəsimiyəm, haşimiyəm, qureyşiyəm,
Even though today I may be a Nasimi, a Hashimi, a Qurayshi
Məndən uludur ayətim, ayətə, şana sığmazam
From Me the signs of My power find existence,
But I will not be contained in My sign of power
sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam
I cannot be contained, I cannot be contained,
I will not be contained,
I cannot be contained
Tir mənəm, kaman mənəm, pir mənəm, cavan mənəm,
I am the arrow, I am the bow, I am the old, I am the young
Dövləti-cavidan mənəm, ayinədana sığmazam.
I am the Eternal Treasure,
But I will not be contained in a jewelry box
sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam
I cannot be contained, I cannot be contained,
I will not be contained,
I cannot be contained
Kövni-məkandır ayətim, zatidürür bidayətim,
Being and existence are the signs of My power,
My Eternity is in My Essence
Sən bu nişanla bil məni, bil ki, nişana sığmazam.
Know Me by this sign, but beware! I will not be contained in signs.
sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam
I cannot be contained, I cannot be contained,
I will not be contained,
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam
The two worlds are contained in Me,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam.
I am the Treasure of no abode,s
I will not be contained in being or in the engendered world
Zərrə mənəm, günəş mənəm, çar ilə pəncü şeş mənəm,
I am the particles, I am the Sun,
I am the Four, and I am Five and the Six more
Surəti gör bəyan ilə, çünki bəyana sığmazam.
See [the world as] My face and describe it,
as I will not be contained in your description
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam
The two worlds are contained in Me,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gənci-nihan mənəm mən uş,
I am the Hidden Treasure, o My servant,
Eyni-əyan mənəm, mən uş,
I am the manifest, I am, My servant
Gövhəri-kan mənəm, mən uş,
I am the treasure mine, o My servant
Bəhrəvü kana sığmazam.
But I cannot be contained in the oceans and mines.
Tir mənəm, kaman mənəm, pir mənəm, cavan mənəm,
I am the arrow, I am the bow, I am the old, I am the young
Dövləti-cavidan mənəm, ayinədana sığmazam.
I am the Treasure of no abode,
I will not be contained in being or in the engendered world
Gərçi bu gün Nəsimiyəm, haşimiyəm, qureyşiyəm,
Even though today I may be a Nasimi, a Hashimi, a Qurayshi
Məndən uludur ayətim, ayətə, şana sığmazam
From Me the signs of My power find existence,
But I will not be contained in My sign of power
sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam
I cannot be contained, I cannot be contained,
I will not be contained,
I cannot be contained
Həm sədəfəm, həm inciyəm, həşrü sirat əsinciyəm,
I am the shell, I am the kernel,
I am the upholder of the Doomsday and Suspender of the Bridge*****
Bunca qumaşü rəxt ilə mən bu dükana sığmazam.
So you make a robe out of this cloth for such a day,
For I will not be contained in your store,
Şəhd ilə həm şəkər mənəm, şəms mənəm, qəmər mənəm,
I am the sugar, I am the honey, I am the Sun, I am the Moon,
Ruhi-rəvan bağışlaram, ruhi-rəvana sığmazam.
I bestow spirit to all things, But I will not be contained in spirit
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam,
The two worlds are contained in Me,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam
I am the Treasure of no abode,
I cannot be contained in being or in the engendered world
Mən bu cahana sığmazam
I will not be contained in these worlds
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
*An allusion to the saying of the Prophet (a hadith qudsi wherein God speaks through the Prophet): ‘I was a Hidden Treasure and I longed to be known. So I created the creatures and they came to know Me.’
**An allusion to the Four Rightly Guided Caliphs
***An allusion to the Five Ahl al-Kisa (People of the Cloak: the Prophet, Ali, Fatimah, Hasan and Hossein) and to other revered figures
**** Names of tribes/families
*****An allusion to the bridge (al-sirat) that human beings must cross after death to enter Paradise.
The lyrics of this song come from the poetry of the 14th century mystical poet Nasimi, who was one of the first literary figures to compose in Azerbaijani. The composer sets an ecstatic mood in this new piece in Shur mugham that evokes Sufi ceremonies through high-energy percussion and dazzling avaz sections. The musical narrative is majestic, powerful, and intensely beautiful.
CREDITS
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
Poem by ‘Alī ‘Imādu d-Dīn Nasīmī’ (“Nasimi”)
English translation: Dr. Mohammad H. Faghfoory
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Video editing and post-production by Omar Al-Balushi @ Andante Studios
Copyright of Andante Records
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
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LYRICS & TRANSLATION
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam,
The two worlds are contained in Me
But I will not be contained in these worlds
I cannot be contained in being or in the engendered world
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam
I am the Treasure* of no abode,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Tir mənəm, kaman mənəm, pir mənəm, cavan mənəm
I am the arrow, I am the bow, I am the old, I am the young
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam,
The two worlds are contained in Me
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam.
I am the Treasure of no abode,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Zərrə mənəm, günəş mənəm, çar ilə pəncü şeş mənəm,
I am the particles, I am the Sun
I am the Four**, and I am Five and the Six more***
Surəti gör bəyan ilə, çünki bəyana sığmazam.
See [the universe as] My face and describe it,
as I will not be contained in your description
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam,
The two worlds are contained in Me
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam
I am the Treasure of no abode,
I will not be contained in being or in the engendered world
Nara yanan şəcər mənəm, çərxə çıxan həcər mənəm
I am the burning bush, I am the rock that ascended to Heaven
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam,
The two worlds are contained in Me,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam.
I am the Treasure of no abode,
I will not be contained in being or in the engendered world
Zərrə mənəm, günəş mənəm, çar ilə pəncü şeş mənəm,
I am the particles, I am the Sun,
I am the Four, and I am Five and the Six more
Surəti gör bəyan ilə, çünki bəyana sığmazam.
See [the universe as] My face and describe it,
as I will not be contained in your description
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam,
The two worlds are contained in Me,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam
I am the Treasure of no abode,
I will not be contained in being or in the engendered world
Ərşlə fərşü kafü nun məndə bulundu cümlə çün,
In short, [the carpet of] Divine Command (kun) in the Universe found manifestation in Me so that
Sən bu nişanla bil məni, bil ki, nişana sığmazam.
you would know Me by these signs,
but beware! I cannot be contained in signs.
Tir mənəm, kaman mənəm, pir mənəm, cavan mənəm,
I am the arrow, I am the bow, I am the old, I am the young
Dövləti-cavidan mənəm, ayinədana sığmazam.
I am the Treasure of no abode,
I will not be contained in being or in the engendered world
Gərçi bu gün Nəsimiyəm, haşimiyəm, qureyşiyəm
Even though today I may be a Nasimi, a Hashimi, a Qurayshi****
Tir mənəm, kaman mənəm, pir mənəm, cavan mənəm,
I am the arrow, I am the bow, I am the old, I am the young
Dövləti-cavidan mənəm,
I am the Eternal Treasure
Gərçi bu gün Nəsimiyəm, haşimiyəm, qureyşiyəm,
Even though today I may be a Nasimi, a Hashimi, a Qurayshi
Məndən uludur ayətim, ayətə, şana sığmazam
From Me the signs of My power find existence,
But I will not be contained in My sign of power
sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam
I cannot be contained, I cannot be contained,
I will not be contained,
I cannot be contained
Tir mənəm, kaman mənəm, pir mənəm, cavan mənəm,
I am the arrow, I am the bow, I am the old, I am the young
Dövləti-cavidan mənəm, ayinədana sığmazam.
I am the Eternal Treasure,
But I will not be contained in a jewelry box
sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam
I cannot be contained, I cannot be contained,
I will not be contained,
I cannot be contained
Kövni-məkandır ayətim, zatidürür bidayətim,
Being and existence are the signs of My power,
My Eternity is in My Essence
Sən bu nişanla bil məni, bil ki, nişana sığmazam.
Know Me by this sign, but beware! I will not be contained in signs.
sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam
I cannot be contained, I cannot be contained,
I will not be contained,
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam
The two worlds are contained in Me,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam.
I am the Treasure of no abode,s
I will not be contained in being or in the engendered world
Zərrə mənəm, günəş mənəm, çar ilə pəncü şeş mənəm,
I am the particles, I am the Sun,
I am the Four, and I am Five and the Six more
Surəti gör bəyan ilə, çünki bəyana sığmazam.
See [the world as] My face and describe it,
as I will not be contained in your description
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam
The two worlds are contained in Me,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gənci-nihan mənəm mən uş,
I am the Hidden Treasure, o My servant,
Eyni-əyan mənəm, mən uş,
I am the manifest, I am, My servant
Gövhəri-kan mənəm, mən uş,
I am the treasure mine, o My servant
Bəhrəvü kana sığmazam.
But I cannot be contained in the oceans and mines.
Tir mənəm, kaman mənəm, pir mənəm, cavan mənəm,
I am the arrow, I am the bow, I am the old, I am the young
Dövləti-cavidan mənəm, ayinədana sığmazam.
I am the Treasure of no abode,
I will not be contained in being or in the engendered world
Gərçi bu gün Nəsimiyəm, haşimiyəm, qureyşiyəm,
Even though today I may be a Nasimi, a Hashimi, a Qurayshi
Məndən uludur ayətim, ayətə, şana sığmazam
From Me the signs of My power find existence,
But I will not be contained in My sign of power
sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam, sığmazam
I cannot be contained, I cannot be contained,
I will not be contained,
I cannot be contained
Həm sədəfəm, həm inciyəm, həşrü sirat əsinciyəm,
I am the shell, I am the kernel,
I am the upholder of the Doomsday and Suspender of the Bridge*****
Bunca qumaşü rəxt ilə mən bu dükana sığmazam.
So you make a robe out of this cloth for such a day,
For I will not be contained in your store,
Şəhd ilə həm şəkər mənəm, şəms mənəm, qəmər mənəm,
I am the sugar, I am the honey, I am the Sun, I am the Moon,
Ruhi-rəvan bağışlaram, ruhi-rəvana sığmazam.
I bestow spirit to all things, But I will not be contained in spirit
Məndə sığar iki cahan, mən bu cahana sığmazam,
The two worlds are contained in Me,
But I will not be contained in these worlds
Gövhəri-laməkan mənəm, kövnü məkana sığmazam
I am the Treasure of no abode,
I cannot be contained in being or in the engendered world
Mən bu cahana sığmazam
I will not be contained in these worlds
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
*An allusion to the saying of the Prophet (a hadith qudsi wherein God speaks through the Prophet): ‘I was a Hidden Treasure and I longed to be known. So I created the creatures and they came to know Me.’
**An allusion to the Four Rightly Guided Caliphs
***An allusion to the Five Ahl al-Kisa (People of the Cloak: the Prophet, Ali, Fatimah, Hasan and Hossein) and to other revered figures
**** Names of tribes/families
*****An allusion to the bridge (al-sirat) that human beings must cross after death to enter Paradise.
مشاركة
Azerbaijan: A Timeless Presence (Live) – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Nasimi – Sami Yusuf
Lyrics By [Arabic & English Lyrics] – Bara Kherigi
Lyrics By [Hindi Lyrics] – Ustadh Mehboob
Lyrics By [Turkish Lyrics] – Ustadh Firooz
Music By – Afghani Folkore*
—
Lyrics:
O Allah the Almighty
Protect me and guide me
To your love and mercy
Ya Allah don’t deprive me
From beholding your beauty
O my Lord accept this plea
حسبي ربي جل الله
ما في قلبي غير الله
Wo tanha kaun hai
Badshah wo kaun hai
Meherban wo kaun hai
Kya unchi shan hai
Uskey sab nishan hai
Sab dilon ki jan hai
Affeder günahı
Alemin padişahı
Yüreklerin felahı
İşit Allah derdimi bu ahlarımı
Rahmeyle bağışla günahlarimi
Hayır eyle hem akşam hem sabahlarımı
يا رب العالمين
صل على طه الأمين
في كل وقت وحين
املأ قلبي باليقين
ثبتني على هذا الدين
و اغفر لي والمسلمين
Lyrics By [Arabic & English Lyrics] – Bara Kherigi
Lyrics By [Hindi Lyrics] – Ustadh Mehboob
Lyrics By [Turkish Lyrics] – Ustadh Firooz
Music By – Afghani Folkore*
—
Lyrics:
O Allah the Almighty
Protect me and guide me
To your love and mercy
Ya Allah don’t deprive me
From beholding your beauty
O my Lord accept this plea
حسبي ربي جل الله
ما في قلبي غير الله
Wo tanha kaun hai
Badshah wo kaun hai
Meherban wo kaun hai
Kya unchi shan hai
Uskey sab nishan hai
Sab dilon ki jan hai
Affeder günahı
Alemin padişahı
Yüreklerin felahı
İşit Allah derdimi bu ahlarımı
Rahmeyle bağışla günahlarimi
Hayır eyle hem akşam hem sabahlarımı
يا رب العالمين
صل على طه الأمين
في كل وقت وحين
املأ قلبي باليقين
ثبتني على هذا الدين
و اغفر لي والمسلمين
مشاركة
Hasbi Rabbi (Percussion Version) – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Hasbi Rabbi (Percussion Version) – Sami Yusuf
Lyrics:
Vakit bir akşam
Halim perişan
Şarkılarda gam
Gözlerimde kan
Ruhumu saran
Bitmeyen tufan
Hasretinle bu
Dünya bir zindan
Olsa da hükmün
Hakkımda idam
Vazgeçmem bir an
Sığındığım liman
Gönlümde iman
Karanlık dünyada
Işığım Kuran
Kurtar kederden
Yoruldum dertten
Kanayan yarama
Sensin tek merhem
Vazgeçmem Sen’den
I am driftwood now
I am homeward bound
Pull me from the sea
Save what’s left of me
Kurtar kederden
Yoruldum dertten
Kanayan yarama
Sensin tek merhem
Vazgeçmem Sen’den
So forgive my wrongs
Lyrics:
Vakit bir akşam
Halim perişan
Şarkılarda gam
Gözlerimde kan
Ruhumu saran
Bitmeyen tufan
Hasretinle bu
Dünya bir zindan
Olsa da hükmün
Hakkımda idam
Vazgeçmem bir an
Sığındığım liman
Gönlümde iman
Karanlık dünyada
Işığım Kuran
Kurtar kederden
Yoruldum dertten
Kanayan yarama
Sensin tek merhem
Vazgeçmem Sen’den
I am driftwood now
I am homeward bound
Pull me from the sea
Save what’s left of me
Kurtar kederden
Yoruldum dertten
Kanayan yarama
Sensin tek merhem
Vazgeçmem Sen’den
So forgive my wrongs
مشاركة
Drier Land (Türkçe Versiyonu) – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Drier Land (Türkçe Versiyonu) – Sami Yusuf
‘The 99 Names’ is an evocative meditation on the divine Names so familiar to Muslims throughout the world.
And just as sacred chants of other mystical traditions resonate beyond the borders of
their particular paths, the mesmerising sound of this single guides any who
listen to a mindful state of heightened awareness. Its simple, chant-like melody is graced
by celestial backing vocals and dazzling percussion.
The immense significance of the profound secrets and wisdom in the 99 Names* can never be overstated.
Each one is a key that unlocks a mystery. While scholars and sages and poets
have plumbed their infinite depths for centuries, still the true fullness of their
inner meaning waits to be revealed within the individual heart.
* The Names in this recording number 98 with Allah as the 99th Name.
CREDITS
Performed, Composed & Arranged by Sami Yusuf
Words: Traditional
Backing Vocalists:
Raihanah, Isshrathquadhre, Khatija Rahman & Raheema Rahman
All percussions performed by Ömer Avci
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Additional Recording Studios:
Omer Avci Studio (Istanbul) recorded by Omer Avci
Panchathan Record Inn (Chennai) recorded by AR Ameen
Lyric Video by MN @ Andante Studios
Calligraphy by Muzaffar Zaidi
Artwork Design by Madi Jahangir @ Andante Studios
Special thanks to:
Elouafi Mohammed
Dr. Yousef Casewit
Katherine O’Brien
The Rahman family
‘The 99 Names’ is an evocative meditation on the divine Names so familiar to Muslims throughout the world.
And just as sacred chants of other mystical traditions resonate beyond the borders of
their particular paths, the mesmerising sound of this single guides any who
listen to a mindful state of heightened awareness. Its simple, chant-like melody is graced
by celestial backing vocals and dazzling percussion.
The immense significance of the profound secrets and wisdom in the 99 Names* can never be overstated.
Each one is a key that unlocks a mystery. While scholars and sages and poets
have plumbed their infinite depths for centuries, still the true fullness of their
inner meaning waits to be revealed within the individual heart.
* The Names in this recording number 98 with Allah as the 99th Name.
CREDITS
Performed, Composed & Arranged by Sami Yusuf
Words: Traditional
Backing Vocalists:
Raihanah, Isshrathquadhre, Khatija Rahman & Raheema Rahman
All percussions performed by Ömer Avci
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Additional Recording Studios:
Omer Avci Studio (Istanbul) recorded by Omer Avci
Panchathan Record Inn (Chennai) recorded by AR Ameen
Lyric Video by MN @ Andante Studios
Calligraphy by Muzaffar Zaidi
Artwork Design by Madi Jahangir @ Andante Studios
Special thanks to:
Elouafi Mohammed
Dr. Yousef Casewit
Katherine O’Brien
The Rahman family
مشاركة
The 99 Names – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
The 99 Names – Sami Yusuf
أعمال قد تنال استحسانك
Lyrics: Maher Zain, Bara Kherigi & Bilal Hajji
Lyrics Bahasa Adaptation: Novia Stephani
Melody & Arrangement: Maher Zain
Mixing: Ronny Lahti
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Ku MilikMu – Lyrics:
Kuberdoa
Dengan jiwa dan tubuhku
Setiap hari sepanjang hidupku
Dengan napasku
Aku berjanji pada-Mu
Untuk hidup hanya untuk-Mu
O Allah!
Kau bangkitkan jiwaku
Cahaya-Mu terangi hatiku
Hidupku,
Kupersembahkan pada-Mu
Ku milik-Mu
Ku milik-Mu
Chorus:
Kini kutahu rasanya
Hidup dalam cahaya kasih-Mu
Kini kutahu rasanya
Menemukan damai di hati
Seandainya semua tahu
Indahnya mengabdi pada-Mu
Seandainya semua tahu
Kasih-Mu lepaskan belenggu
Bebaskanku, kuatkanku
O Allah!
Kubersyukur pada-Mu
Walau kata tak sanggup ungkapkan
Kau buatku,
Mampu lawan keraguan
Dan tegar hadapi tantangan
Hanya Engkau
Sanggup bangkitkan jiwaku
Cahaya-Mu terangi hatiku
Dan hidupku,
Kupersembahkan pada-Mu
Ku milik-Mu
Ku milik-Mu
CHORUS
Cinta, hidup, siang, malam, harta, doa semua
untuk-Mu (x2)
Dan tiada satu pun dapat bersaing dengan-Mu di hatiku
Cinta, hidup, siang, malam, harta, doa semua untuk-Mu
CHORUS
Lyrics: Maher Zain, Bara Kherigi & Bilal Hajji
Lyrics Bahasa Adaptation: Novia Stephani
Melody & Arrangement: Maher Zain
Mixing: Ronny Lahti
—
Ku MilikMu – Lyrics:
Kuberdoa
Dengan jiwa dan tubuhku
Setiap hari sepanjang hidupku
Dengan napasku
Aku berjanji pada-Mu
Untuk hidup hanya untuk-Mu
O Allah!
Kau bangkitkan jiwaku
Cahaya-Mu terangi hatiku
Hidupku,
Kupersembahkan pada-Mu
Ku milik-Mu
Ku milik-Mu
Chorus:
Kini kutahu rasanya
Hidup dalam cahaya kasih-Mu
Kini kutahu rasanya
Menemukan damai di hati
Seandainya semua tahu
Indahnya mengabdi pada-Mu
Seandainya semua tahu
Kasih-Mu lepaskan belenggu
Bebaskanku, kuatkanku
O Allah!
Kubersyukur pada-Mu
Walau kata tak sanggup ungkapkan
Kau buatku,
Mampu lawan keraguan
Dan tegar hadapi tantangan
Hanya Engkau
Sanggup bangkitkan jiwaku
Cahaya-Mu terangi hatiku
Dan hidupku,
Kupersembahkan pada-Mu
Ku milik-Mu
Ku milik-Mu
CHORUS
Cinta, hidup, siang, malam, harta, doa semua
untuk-Mu (x2)
Dan tiada satu pun dapat bersaing dengan-Mu di hatiku
Cinta, hidup, siang, malam, harta, doa semua untuk-Mu
CHORUS
مشاركة
Ku MilikMu ( Bahasa – Malay Version ) – Maher Zain
مشاركة
Ku MilikMu ( Bahasa – Malay Version ) – Maher Zain
Music Composed & Produced by : Salim – Sulaiman
Singers : Salim Merchant, Maher Zain
Lyrics : Kamal Haji, Dhiren Garg, Maher Zain, Bara Kherigi
Music Co-Produced by : Raj Pandit
Project Coordination: Inner Circle Entertaiment – Nisaar Pangarker
Guitars : Nyzel D’lima
Harmonium : Pradeep Pandit
Tabla : Navin Sharma, Sanket Oak
Dholak : Navin Sharma
Backing Vocals : Rajiv Sundaresan, Rishi Kamerkar, Neuman Pinto, Raj Pandit
Live Strings – FILMharmonic Orchestra, Prague
⁃ Conductor: Miriam Nemcova
⁃ Sound Engineer: Pavel Ridosko
⁃ Assistant Engineer: Michal Petrasek
⁃ Librarian: Tomas Kirschner
⁃ Recording Manager and Orchestra Contractor: Petr Pycha for MUSA Prague
Strings Orchestrated by : Samarth Srinivasan
Strings Recorded at : Czech TV Music Studio, Prague, Czech Republic
Maher’s Vocals recorded at : Inspired Music Studio, Sweden
Recorded at Blue Productions by : Raj Pandit
Mixed at Blue Productions by : Aftab Khan
Mastered at Headroom Studio by : Aftab Khan
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Lyrics:
Khuda haazir hai, (God is present)
الله حاضر
Khuda maujood hai, (God is existent)
الله موجود
Khuda maliki yawmid-din hai, (God is the master of the Day of Judgement)
الله مالك يوم الدين
Khuda raheem hai, (God is merciful)
الله رحيم
Bas tu hi kareem hai, (You are generous)
أنت الكريم
Ek tu hi haq hai, (You’re the only truth)
أنت الحق
Malik-ul-mulk, haq-ul-yaqeen hai (You’re the owner of all sovereignty, the Certain Truth)
مالك الملك، حق اليقين
A million faces around the world but,
مليون وه حول العالم لكن
One thing is the same,
شيئ واحد لا يتغير
In their eyes I can see a light,
أرى في أعينهم نورك
Calling out your name,
ينادي باسمك
Har din har raat mein… (Every day and every night…)
في كل يوم وليلة
Kai mojzaat hai, (There are many miracles,)
هناك معجزات عديدة
Har zarre mein chhupi, (Hidden in every atom,)
مختبئة داخل كل ذرة
Kai qaaynaat hai (Is a universe)
كون واسع
In your light I can feel the love,
في إشعاع نورك أشعر بالحب،
It’s all that I need
وهو كل ما أحتاج إليه
When I’m alone I can hear your voice
أسمع صوتك في وحدتي
Deep inside of me
داخل أعماقي
Ya Khuda, ya Khuda, (O God, O God!)
يا الله يا الله
Tu ibtida, tu inteha, (You’re the beginning, you are the end)
أنت المبتدئ والمنتهى
Sajde mein tu, Dua mein tu, (My prostrations are for you, my supplications are for you)
سجودي لك ودعائي لك
Bas tu hi tu hi meri panaah (You are my only shelter)
أنت ملاذي الوحيد
La ilaha illallah hu, la ilaha illallah (There is no god but God)
La ilaha illallah
لا إله إلا الله
Muhammad-ur rasul Ullah (Muhammad is the Messenger of God)
محمد رسول الله
Ya Khuda (O God) you’re the answer,
يا الله أنت الجواب
You’re the one that I seek,
أنت من أسعى إليه
You’re the shelter from the rain
وحماي من الصعاب
You’re my strength when I’m weak,
وقوتي حين أضعف
Azal se chali hai jo, (From the very beginning…)
منذ البدء
Teri hi sachchai hai, (Only your truth has been there)
لم توجد سوى حقيقتك
Roshni yeh jo Chhayee hai, (This light that has spread…)
هذا النور الذي انتشر
Noor ki parchhayee hai, (Is the reflection of divinity)
هو انعكاس الألوهية
In your light I can feel your love,
في جلاء نورك، أشعر بالحب
It’s all that I see,
وهو كل ما أراه
You’re the beat and the harmony,
أنت التناغم والانسجام،
That’s inside of me
اللذان يسكناني
Ya Khuda, ya Khuda, (O God, O God!)
يا الله ، يا الله
Tu ibtida, tu inteha, (You’re the beginning, you are the end)
أنت المبتدئ والمنتهى
Sajde mein tu, Dua mein tu, (My prostrations are for you, my supplications are for you)
سجودي لك ودعائي لك
Bas tu hi tu hi meri panaah (You are my only shelter)
أنت ملاذي الوحيد
La ilaha illallah hu, la ilaha illallah (There is no god but God)
La ilaha illallah
لا إله إلا الله
Muhammad-ur rasul Ullah (Muhammad is the Messenger of God)
محمد رسول الله
Music Composed & Produced by : Salim – Sulaiman
Singers : Salim Merchant, Maher Zain
Lyrics : Kamal Haji, Dhiren Garg, Maher Zain, Bara Kherigi
Music Co-Produced by : Raj Pandit
Project Coordination: Inner Circle Entertaiment – Nisaar Pangarker
Guitars : Nyzel D’lima
Harmonium : Pradeep Pandit
Tabla : Navin Sharma, Sanket Oak
Dholak : Navin Sharma
Backing Vocals : Rajiv Sundaresan, Rishi Kamerkar, Neuman Pinto, Raj Pandit
Live Strings – FILMharmonic Orchestra, Prague
⁃ Conductor: Miriam Nemcova
⁃ Sound Engineer: Pavel Ridosko
⁃ Assistant Engineer: Michal Petrasek
⁃ Librarian: Tomas Kirschner
⁃ Recording Manager and Orchestra Contractor: Petr Pycha for MUSA Prague
Strings Orchestrated by : Samarth Srinivasan
Strings Recorded at : Czech TV Music Studio, Prague, Czech Republic
Maher’s Vocals recorded at : Inspired Music Studio, Sweden
Recorded at Blue Productions by : Raj Pandit
Mixed at Blue Productions by : Aftab Khan
Mastered at Headroom Studio by : Aftab Khan
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Lyrics:
Khuda haazir hai, (God is present)
الله حاضر
Khuda maujood hai, (God is existent)
الله موجود
Khuda maliki yawmid-din hai, (God is the master of the Day of Judgement)
الله مالك يوم الدين
Khuda raheem hai, (God is merciful)
الله رحيم
Bas tu hi kareem hai, (You are generous)
أنت الكريم
Ek tu hi haq hai, (You’re the only truth)
أنت الحق
Malik-ul-mulk, haq-ul-yaqeen hai (You’re the owner of all sovereignty, the Certain Truth)
مالك الملك، حق اليقين
A million faces around the world but,
مليون وه حول العالم لكن
One thing is the same,
شيئ واحد لا يتغير
In their eyes I can see a light,
أرى في أعينهم نورك
Calling out your name,
ينادي باسمك
Har din har raat mein… (Every day and every night…)
في كل يوم وليلة
Kai mojzaat hai, (There are many miracles,)
هناك معجزات عديدة
Har zarre mein chhupi, (Hidden in every atom,)
مختبئة داخل كل ذرة
Kai qaaynaat hai (Is a universe)
كون واسع
In your light I can feel the love,
في إشعاع نورك أشعر بالحب،
It’s all that I need
وهو كل ما أحتاج إليه
When I’m alone I can hear your voice
أسمع صوتك في وحدتي
Deep inside of me
داخل أعماقي
Ya Khuda, ya Khuda, (O God, O God!)
يا الله يا الله
Tu ibtida, tu inteha, (You’re the beginning, you are the end)
أنت المبتدئ والمنتهى
Sajde mein tu, Dua mein tu, (My prostrations are for you, my supplications are for you)
سجودي لك ودعائي لك
Bas tu hi tu hi meri panaah (You are my only shelter)
أنت ملاذي الوحيد
La ilaha illallah hu, la ilaha illallah (There is no god but God)
La ilaha illallah
لا إله إلا الله
Muhammad-ur rasul Ullah (Muhammad is the Messenger of God)
محمد رسول الله
Ya Khuda (O God) you’re the answer,
يا الله أنت الجواب
You’re the one that I seek,
أنت من أسعى إليه
You’re the shelter from the rain
وحماي من الصعاب
You’re my strength when I’m weak,
وقوتي حين أضعف
Azal se chali hai jo, (From the very beginning…)
منذ البدء
Teri hi sachchai hai, (Only your truth has been there)
لم توجد سوى حقيقتك
Roshni yeh jo Chhayee hai, (This light that has spread…)
هذا النور الذي انتشر
Noor ki parchhayee hai, (Is the reflection of divinity)
هو انعكاس الألوهية
In your light I can feel your love,
في جلاء نورك، أشعر بالحب
It’s all that I see,
وهو كل ما أراه
You’re the beat and the harmony,
أنت التناغم والانسجام،
That’s inside of me
اللذان يسكناني
Ya Khuda, ya Khuda, (O God, O God!)
يا الله ، يا الله
Tu ibtida, tu inteha, (You’re the beginning, you are the end)
أنت المبتدئ والمنتهى
Sajde mein tu, Dua mein tu, (My prostrations are for you, my supplications are for you)
سجودي لك ودعائي لك
Bas tu hi tu hi meri panaah (You are my only shelter)
أنت ملاذي الوحيد
La ilaha illallah hu, la ilaha illallah (There is no god but God)
La ilaha illallah
لا إله إلا الله
Muhammad-ur rasul Ullah (Muhammad is the Messenger of God)
محمد رسول الله
مشاركة
Ya Khuda – Maher Zain, Salim Sulaiman
مشاركة
Ya Khuda – Maher Zain, Salim Sulaiman
Ey Nebi by Mevlan Kurtishi
Produced by Sweven Records
Performed by Mevlan Kurtishi
Composed and Arranged by Mevlan Kurtishi
Mixed & Mastered by MK
Lyrics by Ismail Abuşak
English Subtitles by Mohammed Muhibbullah Al-Maruf
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LYRICS:
Ey Nebi
Ey Nebî, dünya, semâ,
Müştâkındır dâima
Senin nurun her yerde
Güller açar kalplerde
Ey sevgili güzel yâr
Oldun bize bahtiyar
Eyledik sana ferman
Yetiş kalplere derman
Müjde verdi kendisi
Sevinç sardı herkesi
Alemin efendisi
O’dur rahmet elçisi
English Subtitles:
Oh Prophet, the world and the skies…
always yearn for you,
Your radiance makes roses bloom…
in the hearts and everywhere.
Oh Beloved, the Best Companion,
You became our fortune,
We gave you a decree,
Give cure to the hearts.
Glad tidings he came and gave,
and to all did he bring joy,
He’s the Master of the world,
He’s the Prophet of mercy.
May Allah send blessings upon
Muhammad (PBUH),
May Allah send blessings
and peace upon him.
Ey Nebi by Mevlan Kurtishi
Produced by Sweven Records
Performed by Mevlan Kurtishi
Composed and Arranged by Mevlan Kurtishi
Mixed & Mastered by MK
Lyrics by Ismail Abuşak
English Subtitles by Mohammed Muhibbullah Al-Maruf
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LYRICS:
Ey Nebi
Ey Nebî, dünya, semâ,
Müştâkındır dâima
Senin nurun her yerde
Güller açar kalplerde
Ey sevgili güzel yâr
Oldun bize bahtiyar
Eyledik sana ferman
Yetiş kalplere derman
Müjde verdi kendisi
Sevinç sardı herkesi
Alemin efendisi
O’dur rahmet elçisi
English Subtitles:
Oh Prophet, the world and the skies…
always yearn for you,
Your radiance makes roses bloom…
in the hearts and everywhere.
Oh Beloved, the Best Companion,
You became our fortune,
We gave you a decree,
Give cure to the hearts.
Glad tidings he came and gave,
and to all did he bring joy,
He’s the Master of the world,
He’s the Prophet of mercy.
May Allah send blessings upon
Muhammad (PBUH),
May Allah send blessings
and peace upon him.
مشاركة
Ey Nebi – Mevlan Kurtishi
مشاركة
Ey Nebi – Mevlan Kurtishi
Lyrics: Ahmet Kurtiş & Yaren
Melody: Maher Zain & Hamza Namira
Arrangement: Mustafa Ceceli
—
Neredesin – Lyrics:
Ben ararken sende buldum kendimi
insanlığın, dert eyledim derdini
Işığınla aydınlıktır her yanım
Uğruna olsun feda bu canım, canım
Yüreğimi sardı yine hüzün
Gidişin var ya hep boğulu gözüm
Senle var oldu özüm
Senle hayat bulur sözüm
Neredesin, nerede o gülen yüzün
Dünya fani her şey bomboş ve yalan
Nefsim derki, sefani sür oyalan
Bitsin rüya artik uykudan uyan
Feryadımı yokmu duyan gel uyan
Yüreğimi sardı yine hüzün
Gidişin var ya hep boğulu gözüm
Senle var oldu özüm
Senle hayat bulur sözüm
Neredesin, nerede o gülen yüzün
Gel yetiş imdadıma
Merhem ol yaralarıma
Sen ümit ışığımsın
Bir tek gönlümü sana bağlamışım
Lyrics: Ahmet Kurtiş & Yaren
Melody: Maher Zain & Hamza Namira
Arrangement: Mustafa Ceceli
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Neredesin – Lyrics:
Ben ararken sende buldum kendimi
insanlığın, dert eyledim derdini
Işığınla aydınlıktır her yanım
Uğruna olsun feda bu canım, canım
Yüreğimi sardı yine hüzün
Gidişin var ya hep boğulu gözüm
Senle var oldu özüm
Senle hayat bulur sözüm
Neredesin, nerede o gülen yüzün
Dünya fani her şey bomboş ve yalan
Nefsim derki, sefani sür oyalan
Bitsin rüya artik uykudan uyan
Feryadımı yokmu duyan gel uyan
Yüreğimi sardı yine hüzün
Gidişin var ya hep boğulu gözüm
Senle var oldu özüm
Senle hayat bulur sözüm
Neredesin, nerede o gülen yüzün
Gel yetiş imdadıma
Merhem ol yaralarıma
Sen ümit ışığımsın
Bir tek gönlümü sana bağlamışım
مشاركة
Neredesin (Turkish-Türkçe) – Maher Zain
مشاركة
Neredesin (Turkish-Türkçe) – Maher Zain
DESCRIPTION:
Experience the beauty and unity of diverse musical traditions with Sami Yusuf’s
latest release, ‘One.’ Recorded live at the Holland Festival in June 2022,
this piece showcases exceptional artistry from Cappella Amsterdam,
the Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra, and Sami Yusuf’s own ensemble.
Composed and arranged by Sami Yusuf,
‘One’ is a stunning blend of Western European vocal performance and the dynamic
rhythms of Andalusian, North African and Middle Eastern instruments including the ney,
violin, qanun, santur and percussions.
The German words by Meister Eckhart and Arabic poetry by Abu al-Hasan al-Shushtari
speak of the Eternal I and the unity of vision, emphasising the separate beauty of
each path and their underlying unity.
Performed in E Flat with allusions to maqām Nahāwand,
‘One’ opens with Cappella Amsterdam’s hauntingly beautiful vocals,
transitioning to the richly textured and dynamic rhythms of Amsterdam
Andalusian Orchestra, culminating in a mesmerising santur and percussion performance
by Sami Yusuf’s ensemble.
‘One’ invites you to experience the oneness of the human spirit in art.
CREDITS:
Composed and arranged by Sami Yusuf
German words by Meister Eckhart
Arabic words by Abu al-Hasan al-Shushtari
E Flat (with allusions to Maqām Nahāwand)
Sami Yusuf & Ensemble:
Sami Yusuf: Vocal
Ömer Avci: Bendir
Eyüpcan Açikpazu: Ney
Hasan Hekimoglu: Oud
Onur Cicin: Qanun
Guo Gan: Erhu
Seyyed Mohammad Jaberi: Daf
Huseyin Can Pala: Baglama
Mahyar Toreihi: Santoor
Jon Lawton: Guitar
Cappella Amsterdam:
Soprano: Sanda Audere, Elisabeth Blom, Marijke van der Harst
Alto: Hebe de Champeaux, Irene Sorozabal, Inga Schneider
Tenor: Jon Etxabe Arzuaga, Jelle Leistra, Diederik Rooker
Bass: Jan Douwes, Angus van Grevenbroek, Johan Vermeer
Production: Francesca Thompson
Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra:
Abderrahim Semlali: Violin
Jaafar Lougmani: Violin
Mohamed Al Mokhlis: Violin
Hessel Moeselaar: Viola
Hannelore de Vuyst: Violin
Haytham Safia: Oud
Marianne Noordink: Ney
Ruven Ruppik: Percussion
Khaili Ahmed: Percussion
Salah Mesbah: Vocals
Dwight Breinburg: Percussion,Vocals
Mohamed Chairi: Rabab,Vocals
Daniël van Huffelen: Double Bass
Ahmed el Maai: Qanun, Oud, Vocals
Mixed and Mastered @ Andante Studios
DESCRIPTION:
Experience the beauty and unity of diverse musical traditions with Sami Yusuf’s
latest release, ‘One.’ Recorded live at the Holland Festival in June 2022,
this piece showcases exceptional artistry from Cappella Amsterdam,
the Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra, and Sami Yusuf’s own ensemble.
Composed and arranged by Sami Yusuf,
‘One’ is a stunning blend of Western European vocal performance and the dynamic
rhythms of Andalusian, North African and Middle Eastern instruments including the ney,
violin, qanun, santur and percussions.
The German words by Meister Eckhart and Arabic poetry by Abu al-Hasan al-Shushtari
speak of the Eternal I and the unity of vision, emphasising the separate beauty of
each path and their underlying unity.
Performed in E Flat with allusions to maqām Nahāwand,
‘One’ opens with Cappella Amsterdam’s hauntingly beautiful vocals,
transitioning to the richly textured and dynamic rhythms of Amsterdam
Andalusian Orchestra, culminating in a mesmerising santur and percussion performance
by Sami Yusuf’s ensemble.
‘One’ invites you to experience the oneness of the human spirit in art.
CREDITS:
Composed and arranged by Sami Yusuf
German words by Meister Eckhart
Arabic words by Abu al-Hasan al-Shushtari
E Flat (with allusions to Maqām Nahāwand)
Sami Yusuf & Ensemble:
Sami Yusuf: Vocal
Ömer Avci: Bendir
Eyüpcan Açikpazu: Ney
Hasan Hekimoglu: Oud
Onur Cicin: Qanun
Guo Gan: Erhu
Seyyed Mohammad Jaberi: Daf
Huseyin Can Pala: Baglama
Mahyar Toreihi: Santoor
Jon Lawton: Guitar
Cappella Amsterdam:
Soprano: Sanda Audere, Elisabeth Blom, Marijke van der Harst
Alto: Hebe de Champeaux, Irene Sorozabal, Inga Schneider
Tenor: Jon Etxabe Arzuaga, Jelle Leistra, Diederik Rooker
Bass: Jan Douwes, Angus van Grevenbroek, Johan Vermeer
Production: Francesca Thompson
Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra:
Abderrahim Semlali: Violin
Jaafar Lougmani: Violin
Mohamed Al Mokhlis: Violin
Hessel Moeselaar: Viola
Hannelore de Vuyst: Violin
Haytham Safia: Oud
Marianne Noordink: Ney
Ruven Ruppik: Percussion
Khaili Ahmed: Percussion
Salah Mesbah: Vocals
Dwight Breinburg: Percussion,Vocals
Mohamed Chairi: Rabab,Vocals
Daniël van Huffelen: Double Bass
Ahmed el Maai: Qanun, Oud, Vocals
Mixed and Mastered @ Andante Studios
مشاركة
One (Live at the Holland Festival) – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
One (Live at the Holland Festival) – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Zikir Hati – Inteam
Lyrics: Ahmet Kurtiş
Melody: Maher Zain
Arrangement: Emre Moğulkoç, Maher Zain
—
Aşk-ı Muhabbet Lyrics:
Allah muhabbet bahşetsin kalbinize
Daim ve sonsuz aşk eksin gönlünüze
Sevgi sadakat ve saygı merhemdir besler kalbi
Muvaffak eyle, sen daim kıl bu güzelliği Rabbim
Chorus:
Allah muhabbetinizi bir, sizi birbirine kadir
Hem evvel hem ahir kılsın her daim
Size hamd ile hakkı anan, edebiyle şükrü olan
Bir ömür ihsan etsin Rabbim her zaman
En büyük nimet Haktan anne baba
Onlara hiç zahmet vermez, zor gelmez onca çaba
Onların ömrüne bereket ver, lutfunu göster ya galib
Her türlü dertten ve elemden uzak eyle kıl galip
CHORUS
Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammad
(Allah’ım Muhammed’e salat ve selam gönder)
Khayru khalqillah, Rasoolullah
(O ki yaratılanların en hayırlısı, Allah Resulüne)
Rabbee yebarik, Rabbee, Rabbee yebarik likom (x2)
(Allah’ım mübarek kıl, Allah’ım , Allah’ım mübarek kılsın)
CHORUS
Lyrics: Ahmet Kurtiş
Melody: Maher Zain
Arrangement: Emre Moğulkoç, Maher Zain
—
Aşk-ı Muhabbet Lyrics:
Allah muhabbet bahşetsin kalbinize
Daim ve sonsuz aşk eksin gönlünüze
Sevgi sadakat ve saygı merhemdir besler kalbi
Muvaffak eyle, sen daim kıl bu güzelliği Rabbim
Chorus:
Allah muhabbetinizi bir, sizi birbirine kadir
Hem evvel hem ahir kılsın her daim
Size hamd ile hakkı anan, edebiyle şükrü olan
Bir ömür ihsan etsin Rabbim her zaman
En büyük nimet Haktan anne baba
Onlara hiç zahmet vermez, zor gelmez onca çaba
Onların ömrüne bereket ver, lutfunu göster ya galib
Her türlü dertten ve elemden uzak eyle kıl galip
CHORUS
Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammad
(Allah’ım Muhammed’e salat ve selam gönder)
Khayru khalqillah, Rasoolullah
(O ki yaratılanların en hayırlısı, Allah Resulüne)
Rabbee yebarik, Rabbee, Rabbee yebarik likom (x2)
(Allah’ım mübarek kıl, Allah’ım , Allah’ım mübarek kılsın)
CHORUS
مشاركة
Aşk-ı Muhabbet (Turkish-Türkçe) – Maher Zain
مشاركة
Aşk-ı Muhabbet (Turkish-Türkçe) – Maher Zain
مشاركة
Ya Elahi – Ehsan Yasin
مشاركة
Mast Qalandar | Barakah (Deluxe) – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Awake – Sami Yusuf
Lyrics:
Maher Zain
Novia Stephani
Bara Kherigi
Charbel Amso
Abou-Danniel
Melody & Arrangement: Maher Zain
—
Sepanjang Hidup – Lyrics:
Sepanjang Hidup
aku bersyukur kau di sini kasih
di kalbuku mengiringi
dan padamu ingin ku sampaikan
kau cahaya hati
dulu ku palingkan diri dari cinta
hingga kau hadir membasuh segalanya
oh inilah janjiku kepadamu
sepanjang hidup bersamamu
kesetiaanku tulus untukmu
hingga akhir waktu kaulah cintaku cintaku
sepanjang hidup seiring waktu
aku bersyukur atas hadirmu
kini dan selamanya aku milikmu
yakini hatiku
kau anugerah Sang Maha Rahim
semoga Allah berkahi kita
kekasih penguat jiwaku
berdoa kau dan aku di Jannah
ku temukan kekuatanku di sisimu
kau hadir sempurnakan seluruh hidupku
oh inilah janjiku kepadamu
sepanjang hidup bersamamu
kesetiaanku tulus untukmu
hingga akhir waktu kaulah cintaku cintaku
sepanjang hidup seiring waktu
aku bersyukur atas hadirmu
kini dan selamanya aku milikmu
yakini hatiku
bersamamu ku sadari inilah cinta
tiada ragu dengarkanlah
kidung cintaku yang abadi
Lyrics:
Maher Zain
Novia Stephani
Bara Kherigi
Charbel Amso
Abou-Danniel
Melody & Arrangement: Maher Zain
—
Sepanjang Hidup – Lyrics:
Sepanjang Hidup
aku bersyukur kau di sini kasih
di kalbuku mengiringi
dan padamu ingin ku sampaikan
kau cahaya hati
dulu ku palingkan diri dari cinta
hingga kau hadir membasuh segalanya
oh inilah janjiku kepadamu
sepanjang hidup bersamamu
kesetiaanku tulus untukmu
hingga akhir waktu kaulah cintaku cintaku
sepanjang hidup seiring waktu
aku bersyukur atas hadirmu
kini dan selamanya aku milikmu
yakini hatiku
kau anugerah Sang Maha Rahim
semoga Allah berkahi kita
kekasih penguat jiwaku
berdoa kau dan aku di Jannah
ku temukan kekuatanku di sisimu
kau hadir sempurnakan seluruh hidupku
oh inilah janjiku kepadamu
sepanjang hidup bersamamu
kesetiaanku tulus untukmu
hingga akhir waktu kaulah cintaku cintaku
sepanjang hidup seiring waktu
aku bersyukur atas hadirmu
kini dan selamanya aku milikmu
yakini hatiku
bersamamu ku sadari inilah cinta
tiada ragu dengarkanlah
kidung cintaku yang abadi
مشاركة
Sepanjang Hidup (For the Rest of My Life Malay Version) – Maher Zain
مشاركة
Sepanjang Hidup (For the Rest of My Life Malay Version) – Maher Zain
Every night and every day
Never forget to say la ilaha illa Allah
Never forget to say la ilaha illa Allah
When you’re walking down the street
And you see the clouds in the sky
Praise him and always repeat
The name of the Most High
And say with every heartbeat la ilaha illa Allah
Every night and every day
Every night and every day
Never forget to say la ilaha illa Allah
Never forget to say la ilaha illa Allah
No matter where you are or what you do
Remember Allah watches over you
He’s the light of the heavens and earth
He’s the first and He is the last
Obey Him and always say la ilaha illa Allah
Every night and every day
Every night and every day
Never forget to say la ilaha illa Allah
Never forget to say la ilaha illa Allah
La ilaha illa Allah
Never forget to say la ilaha illa Allah
Every night and every day
Every night and every day
Never forget to say la ilaha illa Allah
Never forget to say la ilaha illa Allah
La ilaha illa Allah
Every night and every day
Never forget to say la ilaha illa Allah
Never forget to say la ilaha illa Allah
When you’re walking down the street
And you see the clouds in the sky
Praise him and always repeat
The name of the Most High
And say with every heartbeat la ilaha illa Allah
Every night and every day
Every night and every day
Never forget to say la ilaha illa Allah
Never forget to say la ilaha illa Allah
No matter where you are or what you do
Remember Allah watches over you
He’s the light of the heavens and earth
He’s the first and He is the last
Obey Him and always say la ilaha illa Allah
Every night and every day
Every night and every day
Never forget to say la ilaha illa Allah
Never forget to say la ilaha illa Allah
La ilaha illa Allah
Never forget to say la ilaha illa Allah
Every night and every day
Every night and every day
Never forget to say la ilaha illa Allah
Never forget to say la ilaha illa Allah
La ilaha illa Allah
مشاركة
Never Forget ( Percussive Version ) – Mesut Kurtis ft. Maher Zain
مشاركة
Never Forget ( Percussive Version ) – Mesut Kurtis ft. Maher Zain
مشاركة
Alsalam Salam ( Spanish ) – Abdulmajeed Alfawzan
مشاركة
Huzur – Zeyd Şoto
Lyrics: Ahmed Kurtiş
Chorus Melody: Islamic Folklore
Verse & Bridge Melody & Arrangement: Maher Zain
—
Mawlaya – Lyrics:
Bu yürek hep senle varolur yalniz senle coşar
Dile gelse tüm şiirler söylenmemiş şarkilar
Yine bendeki aşki anlatamazlar asla
Senden uzak olan gönüller dolar yasla
Sen aldığım nefes duyduğum ses aşk-i heves
Sensiz karanliklar aydinliğa eremez
İki cihanda sensin alemler efendisi
Şefaat eyle asla yalniz birakma bizi
Sen beklenen müjdelenen en kutlu peygamber
Sen merhamet ve şefkatinle bizlere rehber
Aşkinla hep çarpan yürekler nuruna muhtaç
Sen ruhlarin tabibi gönüllere ilaç
Ya resulallah
Ya habiballah
Muhammed-i muhabbete garkeylesin Allah
Lyrics: Ahmed Kurtiş
Chorus Melody: Islamic Folklore
Verse & Bridge Melody & Arrangement: Maher Zain
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Mawlaya – Lyrics:
Bu yürek hep senle varolur yalniz senle coşar
Dile gelse tüm şiirler söylenmemiş şarkilar
Yine bendeki aşki anlatamazlar asla
Senden uzak olan gönüller dolar yasla
Sen aldığım nefes duyduğum ses aşk-i heves
Sensiz karanliklar aydinliğa eremez
İki cihanda sensin alemler efendisi
Şefaat eyle asla yalniz birakma bizi
Sen beklenen müjdelenen en kutlu peygamber
Sen merhamet ve şefkatinle bizlere rehber
Aşkinla hep çarpan yürekler nuruna muhtaç
Sen ruhlarin tabibi gönüllere ilaç
Ya resulallah
Ya habiballah
Muhammed-i muhabbete garkeylesin Allah
مشاركة
Mawlaya (Turkish-Türkçe) – Maher Zain
مشاركة
Mawlaya (Turkish-Türkçe) – Maher Zain
DESCRIPTION:
Composer Sami Yusuf’s mastery of musical languages dazzles in ‘L’Amour Vivant’.
The initial movement unfolds within the intricate geometry of the Baroque style,
a form that was imprinted on the composer’s soul during his upbringing in London
and that remains a cherished inspiration. From the start we hear the subtle
meeting of musical paths in the Arabic baladi rhythm that underlies the graceful melody.
The transition into the second movement transports the listeners to the heart of Sami Yusuf’s
other musical heritage, immersing them in the Central Asian Azerbaijani world.
The third movement revisits the Baroque sound before incorporating
the rich tonalities and nuanced rhythms of the Middle East and Persia,
seamlessly blending them into a sweeping soundscape.
The meditative sounds of the West African kora and the sensuous tones of the Chinese erhu then follow.
The final movement acts as a love letter to the world classical traditions encapsulated here,
skillfully weaving together the myriad emotions experienced throughout this journey in sound.
‘L’Amour Vivant’ is one of Sami Yusuf’s compositions from the second concert of his ‘When Paths Meet’ series.
It features The Sami Yusuf Ensemble, The Scoring Orchestra of Paris, The Métaboles,
and stellar soloists and specialist musicians in a stunning collaboration.
‘L’Amour Vivant’ is classical crossover at its most innovative.
Performed at the Paris Philharmonic.
CREDITS:
Composed and arranged by Sami Yusuf
French words: Thérèse de Lisieux
Uzbek words: Alisher Navoi
Arabic words: Suhrawardi
Turkish words: Kaygusuz Abdal
Performed at the Philharmonie de Paris
THE SAMI YUSUF ENSEMBLE:
Sami Yusuf: Composer & Director
Sami Yusuf: Vocals and Oud
Eyüpcan Açikpazu: Ney
Huseyin Can Pala: Baglama
Hasan Hekimoglu: Oud
Ilyos Arabov: Vocalist
Magsad Azizov: Balaban
Mahyar Toreihi: Santoor
Malik Mansurov: Tar
Ömer Avci: Percussion
Onur Cicin: Qanun
Ruven Ruppik: Bass Darbuka, Riq and Woodblock
Mohammad Jaberi: Daf
SPECIALIST INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL SOLOISTS:
Nabyla Maan: Vocals
Guo Gan: Erhu
Ballaké Sissoko: Kora
Antoine Morinière: Classical Guitar
Loriane LLorca: Organ
Eléonore Fourniau: Hurdy Gurdy
Nicolas Mackowiak: Harpsichord
THE SCORING ORCHESTRA OF PARIS:
Pierre-Adrien THÉO
Isabelle THEO
Jonathan GRIMBERT-BARRÉ
Violins 1:
Romuald Grimbert-Barré, first violin
Florian Jourdan
Clara Bourdeix
Madeleine Athané
Gladys Ledoux
Violins 2:
Michael Serra, lead violin
Pauline Gillet
Jérôme Merlet
Violas:
Maxence Grimbert-Barré, lead viola
Valentine Garilli
Axel Benedetti
Cellos:
Jérémie Billet, lead cello
Aurore Montaulieu
Contrabass:
Benoît Levesque
Percussions:
Florie Fazio
THE MÉTABOLES:
Choir Director: Félix Benati
Sopranos:
Émilie Husson
Anne-Claire Baconnais
Clara Penalva
Altos:
Laura Muller
Emmanuelle Monier
Caroline Chassany
Tenors:
Steve Zheng
Marco Van Baaren
Jean-François Chiama
Samuel Zattoni-Rouffy
Benoît Porcherot
Jérémie Couleau
Basses:
Laurent Bourdeaux
Jean-Sébastien Nicolas
Paul-Alexandre Dubois
Jean-Michel Durang
Mixed and Mastered by Vishnu Rajan
DESCRIPTION:
Composer Sami Yusuf’s mastery of musical languages dazzles in ‘L’Amour Vivant’.
The initial movement unfolds within the intricate geometry of the Baroque style,
a form that was imprinted on the composer’s soul during his upbringing in London
and that remains a cherished inspiration. From the start we hear the subtle
meeting of musical paths in the Arabic baladi rhythm that underlies the graceful melody.
The transition into the second movement transports the listeners to the heart of Sami Yusuf’s
other musical heritage, immersing them in the Central Asian Azerbaijani world.
The third movement revisits the Baroque sound before incorporating
the rich tonalities and nuanced rhythms of the Middle East and Persia,
seamlessly blending them into a sweeping soundscape.
The meditative sounds of the West African kora and the sensuous tones of the Chinese erhu then follow.
The final movement acts as a love letter to the world classical traditions encapsulated here,
skillfully weaving together the myriad emotions experienced throughout this journey in sound.
‘L’Amour Vivant’ is one of Sami Yusuf’s compositions from the second concert of his ‘When Paths Meet’ series.
It features The Sami Yusuf Ensemble, The Scoring Orchestra of Paris, The Métaboles,
and stellar soloists and specialist musicians in a stunning collaboration.
‘L’Amour Vivant’ is classical crossover at its most innovative.
Performed at the Paris Philharmonic.
CREDITS:
Composed and arranged by Sami Yusuf
French words: Thérèse de Lisieux
Uzbek words: Alisher Navoi
Arabic words: Suhrawardi
Turkish words: Kaygusuz Abdal
Performed at the Philharmonie de Paris
THE SAMI YUSUF ENSEMBLE:
Sami Yusuf: Composer & Director
Sami Yusuf: Vocals and Oud
Eyüpcan Açikpazu: Ney
Huseyin Can Pala: Baglama
Hasan Hekimoglu: Oud
Ilyos Arabov: Vocalist
Magsad Azizov: Balaban
Mahyar Toreihi: Santoor
Malik Mansurov: Tar
Ömer Avci: Percussion
Onur Cicin: Qanun
Ruven Ruppik: Bass Darbuka, Riq and Woodblock
Mohammad Jaberi: Daf
SPECIALIST INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL SOLOISTS:
Nabyla Maan: Vocals
Guo Gan: Erhu
Ballaké Sissoko: Kora
Antoine Morinière: Classical Guitar
Loriane LLorca: Organ
Eléonore Fourniau: Hurdy Gurdy
Nicolas Mackowiak: Harpsichord
THE SCORING ORCHESTRA OF PARIS:
Pierre-Adrien THÉO
Isabelle THEO
Jonathan GRIMBERT-BARRÉ
Violins 1:
Romuald Grimbert-Barré, first violin
Florian Jourdan
Clara Bourdeix
Madeleine Athané
Gladys Ledoux
Violins 2:
Michael Serra, lead violin
Pauline Gillet
Jérôme Merlet
Violas:
Maxence Grimbert-Barré, lead viola
Valentine Garilli
Axel Benedetti
Cellos:
Jérémie Billet, lead cello
Aurore Montaulieu
Contrabass:
Benoît Levesque
Percussions:
Florie Fazio
THE MÉTABOLES:
Choir Director: Félix Benati
Sopranos:
Émilie Husson
Anne-Claire Baconnais
Clara Penalva
Altos:
Laura Muller
Emmanuelle Monier
Caroline Chassany
Tenors:
Steve Zheng
Marco Van Baaren
Jean-François Chiama
Samuel Zattoni-Rouffy
Benoît Porcherot
Jérémie Couleau
Basses:
Laurent Bourdeaux
Jean-Sébastien Nicolas
Paul-Alexandre Dubois
Jean-Michel Durang
Mixed and Mastered by Vishnu Rajan
مشاركة
L’Amour Vivant – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
L’Amour Vivant – Sami Yusuf
You, you’re not aware
That we’re aware
Of your despair
Don’t show your tears
To your oppressor
Don’t show your tears
Try not to cry little one
You’re not alone
I’ll stand by you
Try not to cry little one
My heart is your stone
I’ll throw with you
‘Ayn Jalut where David slew Goliath
This very same place that we be at
Passing through the sands of times
This land’s been the victim of countless crimes
From Crusaders and Mongols
to the present aggression
Then the Franks, now even a crueller oppression
If these walls could speak,
imagine what would they say
For me in this path that I walk on
there’s only one way
Bullets may kill, bones may break
Still I throw stones like David before me and I say
You, you’re not aware
That we’re aware
Of your despair
Your nightmares will end
This I promise, I promise
No llores, no pierdas la fe
La sed la calma el que haze
Agua de la arena
Y tu que te levantas con orgullo entre las piedras
Haz hecho mares de este polvo
Don’t cry, don’t lose faith
The one who made water come out of the sand
Is the one who quenches the thirst
And you who rise proud from between the stones
Have made oceans from this dust
I throw stones at my eyes
’cause for way too long they’ve been dry
Plus they see what they shouldn’t from oppressed babies to thighs
I throw stones at my tongue
’cause it should really keep its peace
I throw stones at my feet
’cause they stray and lead to defeat
A couple of big ones at my heart
’cause the thing is freezing cold
But my nafs is still alive
and kicking unstoppable and on a roll
I throw bricks at the devil so I’ll be sure to hit him
But first at the man in the mirror
so I can chase out the venom
Hmm, a little boy shot in the head
Just another kid sent out to get some bread
Not the first murder nor the last
Again and again a repetition of the past
Since the very first day same story
Young ones, old ones, some glory
How can it be, has the whole world turned blind?
Or is it just ’cause it’s only affecting my kind?!
If these walls could speak,
imagine what would they say
For me in this path that I walk on
there’s only one way
Bullets may kill, bones may break
Still I throw stones like David before me and I say
You, you’re not aware
That we’re aware
Of your despair
Don’t show your tears
To your oppressor
Don’t show your tears
Try not to cry little one
You’re not alone
I’ll stand by you
Try not to cry little one
My heart is your stone
I’ll throw with you
‘Ayn Jalut where David slew Goliath
This very same place that we be at
Passing through the sands of times
This land’s been the victim of countless crimes
From Crusaders and Mongols
to the present aggression
Then the Franks, now even a crueller oppression
If these walls could speak,
imagine what would they say
For me in this path that I walk on
there’s only one way
Bullets may kill, bones may break
Still I throw stones like David before me and I say
You, you’re not aware
That we’re aware
Of your despair
Your nightmares will end
This I promise, I promise
No llores, no pierdas la fe
La sed la calma el que haze
Agua de la arena
Y tu que te levantas con orgullo entre las piedras
Haz hecho mares de este polvo
Don’t cry, don’t lose faith
The one who made water come out of the sand
Is the one who quenches the thirst
And you who rise proud from between the stones
Have made oceans from this dust
I throw stones at my eyes
’cause for way too long they’ve been dry
Plus they see what they shouldn’t from oppressed babies to thighs
I throw stones at my tongue
’cause it should really keep its peace
I throw stones at my feet
’cause they stray and lead to defeat
A couple of big ones at my heart
’cause the thing is freezing cold
But my nafs is still alive
and kicking unstoppable and on a roll
I throw bricks at the devil so I’ll be sure to hit him
But first at the man in the mirror
so I can chase out the venom
Hmm, a little boy shot in the head
Just another kid sent out to get some bread
Not the first murder nor the last
Again and again a repetition of the past
Since the very first day same story
Young ones, old ones, some glory
How can it be, has the whole world turned blind?
Or is it just ’cause it’s only affecting my kind?!
If these walls could speak,
imagine what would they say
For me in this path that I walk on
there’s only one way
Bullets may kill, bones may break
Still I throw stones like David before me and I say
مشاركة
Try Not to Cry – Sami Yusuf ( feat. Outlandish )
مشاركة
Try Not to Cry – Sami Yusuf ( feat. Outlandish )
مشاركة
Nasimi – Sami Yusuf
Music & Words: Sami Yusuf
Urdu Words: Mehboob
Farsi Words: Ustad Firooz
Malay Words: Yasin Sulaiman
Produced by Sami Yusuf
—-
Lyrics:
(ENGLISH)
Searched for the words
To describe your beauty
No matter how I tried
No word seemed worthy
Struggled to find
The right words for You
Words just fail to describe
What’s deep inside
Subhan Allah, Wa alhamdulillah, la illaha il Allah, wa Allahu Akbar
(URDU)
Zemmeen Aseman, Jinn-o-Insaa bhi
(Earth and the Heavens, Jinn and Mankind)
Teri taa’reefein, Kartey bayan sabhi
(All praise Thee)
Bekhud huey, Dono jahan hi
(So both worlds become intoxicated)
Ruh se nikley, Jab ye kalma…Subhan Allah…
(When the soul recites this one word…Subhan Allah)
Subhan Allah, Wa alhamdulillah, la illaha il Allah, Wa Allahu Akbar
(FARSI)
Dar havaye To
(In Your remembrance)
Par migoshaayam
(I spread my wings)
Be omidi ke roozi
(In hope for the day)
Sooye To ayam
(I come to You)
Dar vasfe To
(In describing You)
Jomleha ra gashtam
(I searched sentences)
Kalameyi najostam
(I found no word)
Joz inke gooyam
(Except to say)
Subhan Allah, Wa alhamdulillah, la illaha il Allah, Wa Allahu Akbar
(MALAY)
Ku mencari kata puji
(I searched for words to praise You with)
Buat menemani zikir hati
(Words to instill Your remembrance in my heart)
Namun tiada kalam yang pasti
(But no words are assuring enough)
Yang sesuci kalam ini
(As sacred as these)
Subhan Allah, Wa alhamdulillah, la illaha il Allah, Wa Allahu Akbar
Music & Words: Sami Yusuf
Urdu Words: Mehboob
Farsi Words: Ustad Firooz
Malay Words: Yasin Sulaiman
Produced by Sami Yusuf
—-
Lyrics:
(ENGLISH)
Searched for the words
To describe your beauty
No matter how I tried
No word seemed worthy
Struggled to find
The right words for You
Words just fail to describe
What’s deep inside
Subhan Allah, Wa alhamdulillah, la illaha il Allah, wa Allahu Akbar
(URDU)
Zemmeen Aseman, Jinn-o-Insaa bhi
(Earth and the Heavens, Jinn and Mankind)
Teri taa’reefein, Kartey bayan sabhi
(All praise Thee)
Bekhud huey, Dono jahan hi
(So both worlds become intoxicated)
Ruh se nikley, Jab ye kalma…Subhan Allah…
(When the soul recites this one word…Subhan Allah)
Subhan Allah, Wa alhamdulillah, la illaha il Allah, Wa Allahu Akbar
(FARSI)
Dar havaye To
(In Your remembrance)
Par migoshaayam
(I spread my wings)
Be omidi ke roozi
(In hope for the day)
Sooye To ayam
(I come to You)
Dar vasfe To
(In describing You)
Jomleha ra gashtam
(I searched sentences)
Kalameyi najostam
(I found no word)
Joz inke gooyam
(Except to say)
Subhan Allah, Wa alhamdulillah, la illaha il Allah, Wa Allahu Akbar
(MALAY)
Ku mencari kata puji
(I searched for words to praise You with)
Buat menemani zikir hati
(Words to instill Your remembrance in my heart)
Namun tiada kalam yang pasti
(But no words are assuring enough)
Yang sesuci kalam ini
(As sacred as these)
Subhan Allah, Wa alhamdulillah, la illaha il Allah, Wa Allahu Akbar
مشاركة
No Word Is Worthy – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
No Word Is Worthy – Sami Yusuf
CREDITS
Produced by Sweven Records
Performed and Arranged by Mevlan Kurtishi
Composed by Arabic Heritage & Mevlan Kurtishi
Lyrics by Fidush Aliu
Arabic Salawat by Najwa Abidat
Graphics by Sweven Records
Color Correction by Bunjamin Kurtishi
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Emri Yt Muhammed ﷺ
O Zot pa fillim – Ti që Je pa fund
Emrin e Tij Muhammed – E vëndove n’Arshin Tënd
Dritën e dynjasë – Ja dhe Mustafasë
Ma mundso O Zot – Ta kem afër në Parajsë
O Zot Ti e din – Sa jem përmallu
Emrin e Tij Muhammed – n’zemrat tona e ke shkru
Sa shumë Pejgamber – Me shpirt e kanë thanë
Prej ummetit Muhammed – Veç nji herë t’ishim kanë
(Ref…)
اللهم صل وسلم وبارك على محمد
نبينا الهادي الأمين صلاة لا تفنى يا رب
CREDITS
Produced by Sweven Records
Performed and Arranged by Mevlan Kurtishi
Composed by Arabic Heritage & Mevlan Kurtishi
Lyrics by Fidush Aliu
Arabic Salawat by Najwa Abidat
Graphics by Sweven Records
Color Correction by Bunjamin Kurtishi
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Emri Yt Muhammed ﷺ
O Zot pa fillim – Ti që Je pa fund
Emrin e Tij Muhammed – E vëndove n’Arshin Tënd
Dritën e dynjasë – Ja dhe Mustafasë
Ma mundso O Zot – Ta kem afër në Parajsë
O Zot Ti e din – Sa jem përmallu
Emrin e Tij Muhammed – n’zemrat tona e ke shkru
Sa shumë Pejgamber – Me shpirt e kanë thanë
Prej ummetit Muhammed – Veç nji herë t’ishim kanë
(Ref…)
اللهم صل وسلم وبارك على محمد
نبينا الهادي الأمين صلاة لا تفنى يا رب
مشاركة
Emri Yt Muhammed ﷺ – Mevlan Kurtishi
مشاركة
Emri Yt Muhammed ﷺ – Mevlan Kurtishi
Poem by Bulleh Shah
Composed, Arranged and Perfomed by Hesham Abdul Wahab
Additional Vocals – Rinu Razak, Rakesh Kesavan, Anab Abbas, Anoop Menon, Mithun, Arun Naik, Sandeep Sequeira and Nithin Raj
Recorded @ Andante Studios
Mixed & Mastered @ Andante Studios
—-
Lyrics:
Na main momin vich maseetaan
Na main vich kufar diyan reetaan
Na main paakaan vich paleetaan
Na main moosa na firown
(Not a believer inside the mosque, am I Nor a pagan disciple of false rites
Not the pure amongst the impure Neither Moses, nor the Pharoh)
Bulleya Ki jaana main Kaun
(Bulleya! to me, I am not known)
Na vich shaadi na ghamnaaki
Na main vich paleeti paaki
Na main aabi na main khaki
Na main aatish na main paun
In happiness nor in sorrow, am I Neither clean,
nor a filthy mire Not from water,
nor from earth Neither fire, nor from air, is my birth
Bulleya Ki jaana main Kaun
(Bulleya! to me, I am not known)
Bulleya ki Jaana Bulleya ki Jaana ki Jaana
Poem by Bulleh Shah
Composed, Arranged and Perfomed by Hesham Abdul Wahab
Additional Vocals – Rinu Razak, Rakesh Kesavan, Anab Abbas, Anoop Menon, Mithun, Arun Naik, Sandeep Sequeira and Nithin Raj
Recorded @ Andante Studios
Mixed & Mastered @ Andante Studios
—-
Lyrics:
Na main momin vich maseetaan
Na main vich kufar diyan reetaan
Na main paakaan vich paleetaan
Na main moosa na firown
(Not a believer inside the mosque, am I Nor a pagan disciple of false rites
Not the pure amongst the impure Neither Moses, nor the Pharoh)
Bulleya Ki jaana main Kaun
(Bulleya! to me, I am not known)
Na vich shaadi na ghamnaaki
Na main vich paleeti paaki
Na main aabi na main khaki
Na main aatish na main paun
In happiness nor in sorrow, am I Neither clean,
nor a filthy mire Not from water,
nor from earth Neither fire, nor from air, is my birth
Bulleya Ki jaana main Kaun
(Bulleya! to me, I am not known)
Bulleya ki Jaana Bulleya ki Jaana ki Jaana
مشاركة
Dil Hai Tera – Hesham Abdul Wahab
مشاركة
Dil Hai Tera – Hesham Abdul Wahab
مشاركة
Canu Dilde (Turkish Version) – Mesut Kurtis
Words: Conner Reeves
Turkish Words: Sezen Aksu’s
Music: Sami Yusuf
Produced by Sami Yusuf
—
Lyrics:
Softly you called to me
Out from the space between
Out from eternity
Where love winds a path unseen
Out of the wilderness
You beckoned my every step
I stumbled sometimes and yet
I never once looked back
Cause I would see
The man I know I used to be
How I was lost before you reached for me
And I don’t know
Where I would go
What I would do
Without you
Eser bir yel, dağılır sis
Ne iz bırakır ne bir giz
Yine o derin, dipsiz
O şefkatle affeden
Evvelim, şimdim, ahirim
Benim Sevgili sahibim
Bir okula misafirim
Mezuniyet bekleyen
So you might see
Just what your love has meant to me
And what the cost of losing you would be
No I don’t know
Where I would go or what I’d do
Without you
My heart won’t beat
Without your love in me
My eyes won’t see
Beauty without thee
Loves melody that you put in me
Would lead me to only
Silence without you
Cause I would see
The man I know I used to be
How I was lost before you reached for me
And I don’t know
Where I would go
What I would do
Without you
Words: Conner Reeves
Turkish Words: Sezen Aksu’s
Music: Sami Yusuf
Produced by Sami Yusuf
—
Lyrics:
Softly you called to me
Out from the space between
Out from eternity
Where love winds a path unseen
Out of the wilderness
You beckoned my every step
I stumbled sometimes and yet
I never once looked back
Cause I would see
The man I know I used to be
How I was lost before you reached for me
And I don’t know
Where I would go
What I would do
Without you
Eser bir yel, dağılır sis
Ne iz bırakır ne bir giz
Yine o derin, dipsiz
O şefkatle affeden
Evvelim, şimdim, ahirim
Benim Sevgili sahibim
Bir okula misafirim
Mezuniyet bekleyen
So you might see
Just what your love has meant to me
And what the cost of losing you would be
No I don’t know
Where I would go or what I’d do
Without you
My heart won’t beat
Without your love in me
My eyes won’t see
Beauty without thee
Loves melody that you put in me
Would lead me to only
Silence without you
Cause I would see
The man I know I used to be
How I was lost before you reached for me
And I don’t know
Where I would go
What I would do
Without you
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Without You – Sami Yusuf
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Without You – Sami Yusuf
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Ya Rasul Allah, Pt.1 ( Kurdish Version ) | Barakah (Deluxe) – Sami Yusuf
Üsküdar’a gider iken – طالما أشكو غرامي
أداء عبدالله الجارالله
….
إلى من أنارت دنيتي ..
إلى من جعلت لحياتي معنى ..
قبل عام كنت أترنم بهذه الأبيات عندما وُلدتِ وكنت أشعر أنها تعبّر عمّا بداخلي ..
أما الكلمات التركية فهي قصيدة عثمانية قديمة تحكي قصة طفلة صغيرة
كانت معجبة بكاتب أو بفنان، وحين رآها الفنان افتتن بعينيها الجميلتين ..
فشعرتُ أنني ذلك الفنان وأنك تلك الفتاة التي أخذت قلبي ..
أسأل الله أن يحفظكِ بعينه التي لا تنام وأن يقر عيني بكِ ..
Üsküdar’a gider iken – طالما أشكو غرامي
أداء عبدالله الجارالله
….
إلى من أنارت دنيتي ..
إلى من جعلت لحياتي معنى ..
قبل عام كنت أترنم بهذه الأبيات عندما وُلدتِ وكنت أشعر أنها تعبّر عمّا بداخلي ..
أما الكلمات التركية فهي قصيدة عثمانية قديمة تحكي قصة طفلة صغيرة
كانت معجبة بكاتب أو بفنان، وحين رآها الفنان افتتن بعينيها الجميلتين ..
فشعرتُ أنني ذلك الفنان وأنك تلك الفتاة التي أخذت قلبي ..
أسأل الله أن يحفظكِ بعينه التي لا تنام وأن يقر عيني بكِ ..
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طالما أشكو غرامي – عبدالله الجارالله
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