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Azerbaijan: A Timeless Presence (Live)
Azerbaijan: A Timeless Presence is a breathtaking musical odyssey through a rich
artistic and cultural heritage. The music was composed, arranged, and directed by Sami Yusuf
for the Opening Ceremony of the 43rd Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee
in Baku on June 30, 2019. The performance was directed by the renowned creative director Andrei Boltenko.
This newly created cultural treasure comprises nine themes; each theme
expresses an aspect of the ethos of Azerbaijan from the land’s earliest
inhabitants some twenty thousand years ago to its contemporary realities and aspirations.
With fifty-seven highly skilled musicians under his direction,
Sami Yusuf displays his mastery of a complex musical language while
staying true to the traditional sounds of the region. The instruments
used (except the piano) are traditional instruments from the region including the tar,
an instrument so significant that it is said to have taken a role in shaping
the cultural identity of Azerbaijanis; the kamancha, the stringed instrument related to the Byzantine
lyra and European violin family; and the balaban, a double-reed ancient wind instrument with a plaintive, solemn sound.
Azerbaijan: A Timeless Presence mesmerises with its dazzling musical range
from the subtle to the powerful and from the evocative to the majestic.
It is the soundscape of a region that displays an underlying universality.
These inspired compositions by this renowned musician evoke powerful emotional responses in listeners
no matter their cultural origin.
• Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: A Timeless Presence is a breathtaking musical odyssey through a rich
artistic and cultural heritage. The music was composed, arranged, and directed by Sami Yusuf
for the Opening Ceremony of the 43rd Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee
in Baku on June 30, 2019. The performance was directed by the renowned creative director Andrei Boltenko.
This newly created cultural treasure comprises nine themes; each theme
expresses an aspect of the ethos of Azerbaijan from the land’s earliest
inhabitants some twenty thousand years ago to its contemporary realities and aspirations.
With fifty-seven highly skilled musicians under his direction,
Sami Yusuf displays his mastery of a complex musical language while
staying true to the traditional sounds of the region. The instruments
used (except the piano) are traditional instruments from the region including the tar,
an instrument so significant that it is said to have taken a role in shaping
the cultural identity of Azerbaijanis; the kamancha, the stringed instrument related to the Byzantine
lyra and European violin family; and the balaban, a double-reed ancient wind instrument with a plaintive, solemn sound.
Azerbaijan: A Timeless Presence mesmerises with its dazzling musical range
from the subtle to the powerful and from the evocative to the majestic.
It is the soundscape of a region that displays an underlying universality.
These inspired compositions by this renowned musician evoke powerful emotional responses in listeners
no matter their cultural origin.
• Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
مشاركة
Azerbaijan: A Timeless Presence (Live) – Sami Yusuf
أناشيد الألبوم
‘Shirvanshah’s Palace’, a new instrumental work from Sami Yusuf, features a 57-member
orchestra and dazzling solos on oud, kamanche, tar and balaban.
The musical narrative is majestic, powerful and intensely beautiful.
This piece is performed in Shur mugham [Əbu Əta], evoking an ecstatic mood that
echoes the Sufi ceremony of remembrance.
Although the sub-mode Əbu Əta (Or Abū ’Atā) is seldom used in recent decades,
it has been part of the Azerbaijani mugham system for centuries. The composer has chosen
to honor this particular traditional expression here, and in doing so seeks
to contribute to the revival of this complex musical language.
Shirvanshah’s Palace is a 15th century complex in Baku where the revered philosopher and sage,
Seyid Yahya Bakuvi, taught and prayed and where his tomb is located.
Performed live at the Opening Ceremony of the 43rd World Heritage Committee held in Baku,
Azerbaijan on 30th June, 2019.
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CREDITS
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Video editing and post-production by Omar Al-Balushi @ Andante Studios
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
SOLOISTS
Oud: Mirjavad Jafarov
Kemanche: Toghrul Asadullayev
Balaban: Shirzad Fataliyev
Tar: Sahib Pashazade
‘Shirvanshah’s Palace’, a new instrumental work from Sami Yusuf, features a 57-member
orchestra and dazzling solos on oud, kamanche, tar and balaban.
The musical narrative is majestic, powerful and intensely beautiful.
This piece is performed in Shur mugham [Əbu Əta], evoking an ecstatic mood that
echoes the Sufi ceremony of remembrance.
Although the sub-mode Əbu Əta (Or Abū ’Atā) is seldom used in recent decades,
it has been part of the Azerbaijani mugham system for centuries. The composer has chosen
to honor this particular traditional expression here, and in doing so seeks
to contribute to the revival of this complex musical language.
Shirvanshah’s Palace is a 15th century complex in Baku where the revered philosopher and sage,
Seyid Yahya Bakuvi, taught and prayed and where his tomb is located.
Performed live at the Opening Ceremony of the 43rd World Heritage Committee held in Baku,
Azerbaijan on 30th June, 2019.
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CREDITS
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Video editing and post-production by Omar Al-Balushi @ Andante Studios
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
SOLOISTS
Oud: Mirjavad Jafarov
Kemanche: Toghrul Asadullayev
Balaban: Shirzad Fataliyev
Tar: Sahib Pashazade
مشاركة
Shirvanshah’s Palace – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Shirvanshah’s Palace – Sami Yusuf
The opening sounds of this dramatic new composition by Sami Yusuf carry
the eternal message of wind and stones, with anchoring vocalization by Emin Mammadov.
Shur mugham elements are then introduced through the astonishing voice of Kanan Bayramli.
The sweeping melody conveys the majesty of place and the weight of time.
Rising above the Caspian Sea, Gobustan’s boulders contain six thousand ancient stone carvings,
messages left by our human ancestors over twenty thousand years ago.
They speak to us not just of another time, but of another way of being.
One remarkable feature of Gobustan are its stone drums, an ancient means of communicating
across distance (like a Stone Age text message).
The sound of these stone drums are incorporated into this extraordinary piece.
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CREDITS:
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
Copyright of Andante Records
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The opening sounds of this dramatic new composition by Sami Yusuf carry
the eternal message of wind and stones, with anchoring vocalization by Emin Mammadov.
Shur mugham elements are then introduced through the astonishing voice of Kanan Bayramli.
The sweeping melody conveys the majesty of place and the weight of time.
Rising above the Caspian Sea, Gobustan’s boulders contain six thousand ancient stone carvings,
messages left by our human ancestors over twenty thousand years ago.
They speak to us not just of another time, but of another way of being.
One remarkable feature of Gobustan are its stone drums, an ancient means of communicating
across distance (like a Stone Age text message).
The sound of these stone drums are incorporated into this extraordinary piece.
—-
CREDITS:
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
Copyright of Andante Records
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
مشاركة
Gobustan – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Gobustan – Sami Yusuf
The vocal and instrumental drones of this meditative piece in Shustar mugham resonate with echoes of Indian rags
and Middle East maqams. Featuring the vibrant voice of Sami Yusuf, its aim is to immerse the
listener’s spirit in contemplation.
Ateshgah, The Fire Temple, is an 18th century structure in Baku that speaks of the land’s Zoroastrian past.
CREDITS:
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
Copyright of Andante Records
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Video editing and post-production by Omar Al-Balushi @ Andante Studios
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The vocal and instrumental drones of this meditative piece in Shustar mugham resonate with echoes of Indian rags
and Middle East maqams. Featuring the vibrant voice of Sami Yusuf, its aim is to immerse the
listener’s spirit in contemplation.
Ateshgah, The Fire Temple, is an 18th century structure in Baku that speaks of the land’s Zoroastrian past.
CREDITS:
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
Copyright of Andante Records
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Video editing and post-production by Omar Al-Balushi @ Andante Studios
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
مشاركة
Ateshgah – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Ateshgah – Sami Yusuf
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
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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.
مشاركة
Nasimi – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Nasimi – Sami Yusuf
This is an original instrumental composition in Bayāt-e Shīrāz mugham whose joyous melody is carried from the balaban and kemanche solos to the layered sounds of the orchestra. This piece celebrates the art of movement, an art that tells many stories and reveals the inner world of a culture.
CREDITS:
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
Copyright of Andante Records
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Video editing and post-production by Omar Al-Balushi @ Andante Studios
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
This is an original instrumental composition in Bayāt-e Shīrāz mugham whose joyous melody is carried from the balaban and kemanche solos to the layered sounds of the orchestra. This piece celebrates the art of movement, an art that tells many stories and reveals the inner world of a culture.
CREDITS:
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
Copyright of Andante Records
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Video editing and post-production by Omar Al-Balushi @ Andante Studios
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
مشاركة
A Dancing Heart – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
A Dancing Heart – Sami Yusuf
The Garden’ is Sami Yusuf’s moving English rendition of the beautiful Azerbaijani folk song ‘Girdim yarın bağçasına’. He is joined by the renowned singer Sevda Alekperzade who sings the Azerbaijani lyrics. The result is a gorgeous interweaving of their voices that underscores the message of this deeply moving and lyrical song of love and longing.
CREDITS
Words & Music: Azerbaijani Folk Music
Mugham: Shushtar
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
English Words: Erkin Love & Will Knox
Copyright of Andante Records
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Video editing and post-production by Omar Al-Balushi @ Andante Studios
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
LYRICS
Nightshade blooming in my garden
Love I found on my way
Taking root when all was darkened
Scarred in me always
Shine, shine, shine on my dark nights
Shine a light on me
I’ve been wandering all my life and
Now I see the land
In my mornings, waves have taken
What I thought was there
I left you in time forsaken
(With) flowers in your hair
Shine, shine, shine on my dark nights
Shine a light on me
I’ve been wandering all my life and
Now I see the land
AZERI SECTION:
Girdim eşqin dəryasına, gəmim dolmadı,
Gənc yaşımda səni sevdim, mənim olmadın yar,
Gənc yaşımda səni sevdim, mənim olmadın.
Gəl, gəl, gəl, gözəlim, gəl,
Sevirəm səni.
Gəl, gəl, gəl, gözəlim, gəl,
Sevirəm səni.
Əgər qismətim olarsan,
Alaram səni.
Əgər qismətim olarsan,
Olaram sənin ah yar yar
Əgər qismətim olarsan,
Olaram sənin ah yar yar
Əgər qismətim olarsan,
Olaram sənin
The Garden’ is Sami Yusuf’s moving English rendition of the beautiful Azerbaijani folk song ‘Girdim yarın bağçasına’. He is joined by the renowned singer Sevda Alekperzade who sings the Azerbaijani lyrics. The result is a gorgeous interweaving of their voices that underscores the message of this deeply moving and lyrical song of love and longing.
CREDITS
Words & Music: Azerbaijani Folk Music
Mugham: Shushtar
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
English Words: Erkin Love & Will Knox
Copyright of Andante Records
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Video editing and post-production by Omar Al-Balushi @ Andante Studios
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
LYRICS
Nightshade blooming in my garden
Love I found on my way
Taking root when all was darkened
Scarred in me always
Shine, shine, shine on my dark nights
Shine a light on me
I’ve been wandering all my life and
Now I see the land
In my mornings, waves have taken
What I thought was there
I left you in time forsaken
(With) flowers in your hair
Shine, shine, shine on my dark nights
Shine a light on me
I’ve been wandering all my life and
Now I see the land
AZERI SECTION:
Girdim eşqin dəryasına, gəmim dolmadı,
Gənc yaşımda səni sevdim, mənim olmadın yar,
Gənc yaşımda səni sevdim, mənim olmadın.
Gəl, gəl, gəl, gözəlim, gəl,
Sevirəm səni.
Gəl, gəl, gəl, gözəlim, gəl,
Sevirəm səni.
Əgər qismətim olarsan,
Alaram səni.
Əgər qismətim olarsan,
Olaram sənin ah yar yar
Əgər qismətim olarsan,
Olaram sənin ah yar yar
Əgər qismətim olarsan,
Olaram sənin
مشاركة
The Garden – Sami Yusuf ft. Sevda Alekperzadeh
مشاركة
The Garden – Sami Yusuf ft. Sevda Alekperzadeh
This new arrangement of a much-loved Novruz song in Chargah mugham is inspired by traditional Azerbaijani music. The festive sounds of percussion and zurna reflect the joyous spirit of the day.
Novruz — the day of the vernal equinox — is the jubilant holiday that celebrates rebirth, renewal, fertility, and the return of spring.
CREDITS:
Words & Music: Azerbaijani Folk Music
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
Copyright of Andante Records
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Video editing and post-production by Omar Al-Balushi @ Andante Studios
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
This new arrangement of a much-loved Novruz song in Chargah mugham is inspired by traditional Azerbaijani music. The festive sounds of percussion and zurna reflect the joyous spirit of the day.
Novruz — the day of the vernal equinox — is the jubilant holiday that celebrates rebirth, renewal, fertility, and the return of spring.
CREDITS:
Words & Music: Azerbaijani Folk Music
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
Copyright of Andante Records
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Video editing and post-production by Omar Al-Balushi @ Andante Studios
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
مشاركة
Novruz – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Novruz – Sami Yusuf
This new piece features tar, balaban, and vocalists. The effect is profoundly evocative;
the music speaks directly to the heart. In Segah mugham, the lyrics are from a poem that speaks
with deep longing of the universal love of one’s homeland.
The Shaki Khan Palace in Sheki, Azerbaijan, is a place of unique architectural and decorative beauty.
CREDITS:
Music: Mugham Improvisation
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
Copyright of Andante Records
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Video editing and post-production by Omar Al-Balushi @ Andante Studios
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
This new piece features tar, balaban, and vocalists. The effect is profoundly evocative;
the music speaks directly to the heart. In Segah mugham, the lyrics are from a poem that speaks
with deep longing of the universal love of one’s homeland.
The Shaki Khan Palace in Sheki, Azerbaijan, is a place of unique architectural and decorative beauty.
CREDITS:
Music: Mugham Improvisation
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
Copyright of Andante Records
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Video editing and post-production by Omar Al-Balushi @ Andante Studios
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
مشاركة
Shaki Khan Palace – Sami Yusuf ft. Tayyar Bayramov, Kanan Bayramli & Samira Aliyeva
مشاركة
Shaki Khan Palace – Sami Yusuf ft. Tayyar Bayramov, Kanan Bayramli & Samira Aliyeva
This powerful new composition begins with the haunting and resonant vocalizations of Sami Yusuf,
then adds instrumental, rhythmic, and vocal layers to create an epic unison section
that evokes the many-faceted aspects of the arc of Azerbaijan’s history. This piece features
stunning vocal solos by Sevda Alekperzadeh, Tayyar Bayramov, Samira Aliyeva, and a beautiful tar solo
by Sahib Pashazade that leads into the majestic outro.
Written in Bayāt-e Shīrāz mugham, its sweeping melody is inspired by the story of this region
from its earliest times to its hopes for the future.
—-
CREDITS:
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
Words: Aytan Ismikhanova
Copyright of Andante Records
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Video editing and post-production by Omar Al-Balushi @ Andante Studios
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
This powerful new composition begins with the haunting and resonant vocalizations of Sami Yusuf,
then adds instrumental, rhythmic, and vocal layers to create an epic unison section
that evokes the many-faceted aspects of the arc of Azerbaijan’s history. This piece features
stunning vocal solos by Sevda Alekperzadeh, Tayyar Bayramov, Samira Aliyeva, and a beautiful tar solo
by Sahib Pashazade that leads into the majestic outro.
Written in Bayāt-e Shīrāz mugham, its sweeping melody is inspired by the story of this region
from its earliest times to its hopes for the future.
—-
CREDITS:
Musical Director & Composer: Sami Yusuf
Creative Producer & Director: Andrei Boltenko
Words: Aytan Ismikhanova
Copyright of Andante Records
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Video editing and post-production by Omar Al-Balushi @ Andante Studios
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
مشاركة
Azerbaijan – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Azerbaijan – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum – Sami Yusuf ft. Abida Parveen
مشاركة
Go (Encore) [Live at the Dubai Opera] – Sami Yusuf
أعمال قد تنال استحسانك
مشاركة
Ya Falastini – Muad ft. Firas
Lyrics: Paddy Dalton, Maher Zain, Bara Kherigi
Melody: Maher Zain, Moh Denebi
Arrangement: Moh Denebi, Maher Zain
…..
Lyrics:
Life can be so hard sometimes
Break you up inside
All you want to do is cry
Shut the door and hide
Don’t surrender to what was
Put your faith in what will be
Everyday is a brand new start
Chorus:
Let it go, let it go
Let it go, let it go
Giving up should never be
Something you decide to do
Wipe the tears from your cheek
God knows what you’re going through
So don’t surrender to what was
Put your faith in what will be
Everyday is a brand new start, yeah
CHORUS
I know it’s hard but believe and keep trying
And it will be okay
‘Cause in your heart is the strength to survive it
You will be okay
And in no time like the sun you’ll be shining
Just let it go away
CHORUS
Let it go away, let it go
Oh, let it go
Lyrics: Paddy Dalton, Maher Zain, Bara Kherigi
Melody: Maher Zain, Moh Denebi
Arrangement: Moh Denebi, Maher Zain
…..
Lyrics:
Life can be so hard sometimes
Break you up inside
All you want to do is cry
Shut the door and hide
Don’t surrender to what was
Put your faith in what will be
Everyday is a brand new start
Chorus:
Let it go, let it go
Let it go, let it go
Giving up should never be
Something you decide to do
Wipe the tears from your cheek
God knows what you’re going through
So don’t surrender to what was
Put your faith in what will be
Everyday is a brand new start, yeah
CHORUS
I know it’s hard but believe and keep trying
And it will be okay
‘Cause in your heart is the strength to survive it
You will be okay
And in no time like the sun you’ll be shining
Just let it go away
CHORUS
Let it go away, let it go
Oh, let it go
مشاركة
Let it go (Vocals-Only) – Maher Zain
مشاركة
Let it go (Vocals-Only) – Maher Zain
Composed By – Sami Yusuf
Lyrics By – Sami Yusuf, Bara Kherigi*
—
Lyrics:
What goes through your mind?
As you sit there looking at me
Well I can tell from your looks
That you think I’m so oppressed
But I don’t need for you to liberate me
My head is not bare
And you can’t see my covered hair
So you sit there and you stare
And you judge me with your glare
You’re sure I’m in despair
But are you not aware
Under this scarf that I wear
I have feelings, and I do care
CHORUS:
So don’t you see?
That I’m truly free
This piece of scarf on me
I wear so proudly
To preserve my dignity…
My modesty
My integrity
So don’t judge me
Open your eyes and see…
“Why can’t you just accept me?” she says
“Why can’t I just be me?” she says
Time and time again
You speak of democracy
Yet you rob me of my liberty
All I want is equality
Why can’t you just let me be free?
For you I sing this song
My sister, may you always be strong
From you I’ve learnt so much
How you suffer so much
Yet you forgive those who laugh at you
You walk with no fear
Through the insults you hear
Your wish so sincere
That they’d understand you
But before you walk away
This time you turn and say:
But don’t you see?
That I’m truly free
This piece of scarf on me
I wear so proudly
To preserve my dignity
My modesty
My integrity
So let me be
She says with a smile
I’m the one who’s free
Composed By – Sami Yusuf
Lyrics By – Sami Yusuf, Bara Kherigi*
—
Lyrics:
What goes through your mind?
As you sit there looking at me
Well I can tell from your looks
That you think I’m so oppressed
But I don’t need for you to liberate me
My head is not bare
And you can’t see my covered hair
So you sit there and you stare
And you judge me with your glare
You’re sure I’m in despair
But are you not aware
Under this scarf that I wear
I have feelings, and I do care
CHORUS:
So don’t you see?
That I’m truly free
This piece of scarf on me
I wear so proudly
To preserve my dignity…
My modesty
My integrity
So don’t judge me
Open your eyes and see…
“Why can’t you just accept me?” she says
“Why can’t I just be me?” she says
Time and time again
You speak of democracy
Yet you rob me of my liberty
All I want is equality
Why can’t you just let me be free?
For you I sing this song
My sister, may you always be strong
From you I’ve learnt so much
How you suffer so much
Yet you forgive those who laugh at you
You walk with no fear
Through the insults you hear
Your wish so sincere
That they’d understand you
But before you walk away
This time you turn and say:
But don’t you see?
That I’m truly free
This piece of scarf on me
I wear so proudly
To preserve my dignity
My modesty
My integrity
So let me be
She says with a smile
I’m the one who’s free
مشاركة
Free – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Free – Sami Yusuf
Performed live on 9th February 2019 at The Sufi Route (New Delhi, India)
Special thanks to The Sufi Route.
Composed, arranged and performed by Sami Yusuf
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
مشاركة
The.Dawn ( Live in New Delhi ) – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Hayati – Harris J.
مشاركة
Never Forget – Mesut Kurtis ft. Maher Zain
مشاركة
Azerbaijan: A Timeless Presence (Live) – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Alsalam Salam ( Spanish ) – Abdulmajeed Alfawzan
مشاركة
O Allah – Harris J.
مشاركة
Our Message ( Acapella ) – Mohanad Mansour
Lyrics: Paddy Dalton, Maher Zain, Bara Kherigi
Melody: Maher Zain, Paddy Dalton
Arrangement: Maher Zain
—
There’s faith in my world
It comes back to your teachings and all your words
From your life I have learnt
To be patient and caring at every turn
The reason I’m strong
You’re where I belong
In a world spinning out of control
The reason for my pride
You are my guide
And I will always follow your way
Your way, your way, oh!
Chorus:
‘Alayka salla Allah O Muhammad
(May Allah’s salutations be upon you O Muhammad)
Peace & blessings on you every day
‘Alayka salla Allah O Muhammad
You inspire me in every way
I promise that wherever I go
Whenever I pray
I’ll be sending you praise
With the words that I say
Rasulallah (Messenger of Allah), O Muhammad
Peace & blessings on you every day
There’s light in my heart
Helps me find my way back when I’ve gone too far
When all my anger makes me blind
I remember you’re a mercy for all mankind
The reason I forgive as long as I live
In a world spinning out of control
The reason I love, I’ll never give up
And I will always follow your way
Your way, your way, oh!
I know the only thing I want from this life
And it’s to follow all your footsteps to Paradise
So that’s the way I’m going to spend all my time
Yes I swear, by Allah I swear!
Lyrics: Paddy Dalton, Maher Zain, Bara Kherigi
Melody: Maher Zain, Paddy Dalton
Arrangement: Maher Zain
—
There’s faith in my world
It comes back to your teachings and all your words
From your life I have learnt
To be patient and caring at every turn
The reason I’m strong
You’re where I belong
In a world spinning out of control
The reason for my pride
You are my guide
And I will always follow your way
Your way, your way, oh!
Chorus:
‘Alayka salla Allah O Muhammad
(May Allah’s salutations be upon you O Muhammad)
Peace & blessings on you every day
‘Alayka salla Allah O Muhammad
You inspire me in every way
I promise that wherever I go
Whenever I pray
I’ll be sending you praise
With the words that I say
Rasulallah (Messenger of Allah), O Muhammad
Peace & blessings on you every day
There’s light in my heart
Helps me find my way back when I’ve gone too far
When all my anger makes me blind
I remember you’re a mercy for all mankind
The reason I forgive as long as I live
In a world spinning out of control
The reason I love, I’ll never give up
And I will always follow your way
Your way, your way, oh!
I know the only thing I want from this life
And it’s to follow all your footsteps to Paradise
So that’s the way I’m going to spend all my time
Yes I swear, by Allah I swear!
مشاركة
Peace Be Upon You (Live and Acoustic) – Maher Zain
مشاركة
Peace Be Upon You (Live and Acoustic) – Maher Zain
Lyrics:
Habibi Ya Rasulullah.
The greatest man to walk the earth,
The greatest words that had been heard,
Your life it was a miracle.
Habibi Ya Rasulullah.
You are the Messenger of Mercy,
You are the Messenger of Peace.
You said to care for all mankind,
Regardless of their faith or mine,
You are the Prophet of all times,
Habibi Ya Rasulullah.
Your kindness calls to each of us,
Your mercy falls on all of us,
You are the Messenger of love,
Habibi Ya Rasulullah.
To seek Allah you are the key,
To reach Allah your footsteps lead,
You are the one I truly need,
Habibi Ya Rasulullah.
Lyrics:
Habibi Ya Rasulullah.
The greatest man to walk the earth,
The greatest words that had been heard,
Your life it was a miracle.
Habibi Ya Rasulullah.
You are the Messenger of Mercy,
You are the Messenger of Peace.
You said to care for all mankind,
Regardless of their faith or mine,
You are the Prophet of all times,
Habibi Ya Rasulullah.
Your kindness calls to each of us,
Your mercy falls on all of us,
You are the Messenger of love,
Habibi Ya Rasulullah.
To seek Allah you are the key,
To reach Allah your footsteps lead,
You are the one I truly need,
Habibi Ya Rasulullah.
مشاركة
Messenger of Mercy – Milad Raza Qadri
مشاركة
Messenger of Mercy – Milad Raza Qadri
Lyrics: Paddy Dalton, Maher Zain, Bara Kherigi
Arrangement: Mustafa Ceceli
….
“The Way of Love” Lyrics:
You are the way
The way of love
Chosen to teach us the words of Allah
Mercy and kindness
And hope for everyone
Peace be upon you
O Muhammad!
Chorus:
You are the light
The guide of all life
You’re the essence of beauty
The best of mankind
Forever you’ll be
The source of all truth
Peace be upon you
O Muhammad!
Even though I
Can’t see your face
Your presence
Is always all around me
Your name’s on mind every single day
Peace be upon you
O Muhammad!
CHORUS
Lyrics: Paddy Dalton, Maher Zain, Bara Kherigi
Arrangement: Mustafa Ceceli
….
“The Way of Love” Lyrics:
You are the way
The way of love
Chosen to teach us the words of Allah
Mercy and kindness
And hope for everyone
Peace be upon you
O Muhammad!
Chorus:
You are the light
The guide of all life
You’re the essence of beauty
The best of mankind
Forever you’ll be
The source of all truth
Peace be upon you
O Muhammad!
Even though I
Can’t see your face
Your presence
Is always all around me
Your name’s on mind every single day
Peace be upon you
O Muhammad!
CHORUS
مشاركة
The Way of Love [Vocals-Only] | Maher Zain & Mustafa Ceceli
مشاركة
The Way of Love [Vocals-Only] | Maher Zain & Mustafa Ceceli
Lyrics:
Ya khaira khalqillah
يا خير خق الله
Ya taja ruslillah
يا تاج رسل الله
‘Alayka azka as-salawat
عليك أزكي الصلوات
Ya rasulallah (x2)
يا رسول الله
Oh you, the best of Allah’s creation
Oh you, the crown of Allah’s prophets
Peace and blessings be upon you
Oh prophet of Allah
CHORUS:
This man is my hero
For he’s the light of guidance
And he should be yours too
And he should be yours too (x2)
Ya khaira khalqillah
يا خير خق الله
Ya taja ruslillah
يا تاج رسل الله
‘Alayka azka as-salawat
عليك أزكي الصلوات
Ya rasulallah (x2)
يا رسول الله
Oh you, the best of Allah’s creation
Oh you, the crown of Allah’s prophets
Peace and blessings be upon you
Oh prophet of Allah
He’s our teacher and our prophet
He’s our leader and our guide
He’s the only one to follow
So we can attain paradise
CHORUS
Ya khaira khalqillah
يا خير خق الله
Ya taja ruslillah
يا تاج رسل الله
‘Alayka azka as-salawat
عليك أزكي الصلوات
Ya rasulallah (x2)
يا رسول الله
Oh you, the best of Allah’s creation
Oh you, the crown of Allah’s prophets
Peace and blessings be upon you
Oh prophet of Allah
We must aim to be like him
We should hold our heads up high
Where’s our pride and where’s our strength
Where’s our love and where’s our light
Lyrics:
Ya khaira khalqillah
يا خير خق الله
Ya taja ruslillah
يا تاج رسل الله
‘Alayka azka as-salawat
عليك أزكي الصلوات
Ya rasulallah (x2)
يا رسول الله
Oh you, the best of Allah’s creation
Oh you, the crown of Allah’s prophets
Peace and blessings be upon you
Oh prophet of Allah
CHORUS:
This man is my hero
For he’s the light of guidance
And he should be yours too
And he should be yours too (x2)
Ya khaira khalqillah
يا خير خق الله
Ya taja ruslillah
يا تاج رسل الله
‘Alayka azka as-salawat
عليك أزكي الصلوات
Ya rasulallah (x2)
يا رسول الله
Oh you, the best of Allah’s creation
Oh you, the crown of Allah’s prophets
Peace and blessings be upon you
Oh prophet of Allah
He’s our teacher and our prophet
He’s our leader and our guide
He’s the only one to follow
So we can attain paradise
CHORUS
Ya khaira khalqillah
يا خير خق الله
Ya taja ruslillah
يا تاج رسل الله
‘Alayka azka as-salawat
عليك أزكي الصلوات
Ya rasulallah (x2)
يا رسول الله
Oh you, the best of Allah’s creation
Oh you, the crown of Allah’s prophets
Peace and blessings be upon you
Oh prophet of Allah
We must aim to be like him
We should hold our heads up high
Where’s our pride and where’s our strength
Where’s our love and where’s our light
مشاركة
This Man – Hamza Robertson
مشاركة
This Man – Hamza Robertson
English: Bara Kherigi & Irfan Makki
Malay Lyrics: Syah Inteam
Melody & Arrangement: Maher Zain
…….
Mabrook – Lyrics:
Today smiles all around
Both of you are shining with faces so bright
These memories will always remain
Deep in your hearts brightening the darkest night
We always pray your everyday
Will be blessed with joy
May all your dreams come true
Chorus:
Look now, happiness is all around
Your love has brightened up the night sky
Your loved ones are gathered here just to say
Oh.. Congratulations!
Ya Allah, berkati pasangan ini,
Bahgia, hidup berkasih sayang,
Rasulullah, indahnya sunnahmu,
Dunia, terasa bagai di syurga.
We always pray your everyday
Will be blessed with joy
May all your dreams come true
Chorus
Mabrook, mabrook, mabrook
Congratulations to you
Chorus
Mabrook, mabrook, mabrook
Congratulations to you
English: Bara Kherigi & Irfan Makki
Malay Lyrics: Syah Inteam
Melody & Arrangement: Maher Zain
…….
Mabrook – Lyrics:
Today smiles all around
Both of you are shining with faces so bright
These memories will always remain
Deep in your hearts brightening the darkest night
We always pray your everyday
Will be blessed with joy
May all your dreams come true
Chorus:
Look now, happiness is all around
Your love has brightened up the night sky
Your loved ones are gathered here just to say
Oh.. Congratulations!
Ya Allah, berkati pasangan ini,
Bahgia, hidup berkasih sayang,
Rasulullah, indahnya sunnahmu,
Dunia, terasa bagai di syurga.
We always pray your everyday
Will be blessed with joy
May all your dreams come true
Chorus
Mabrook, mabrook, mabrook
Congratulations to you
Chorus
Mabrook, mabrook, mabrook
Congratulations to you
مشاركة
Mabrook (English Malay Version-Bonus Track) – Irfan Makki
مشاركة
Mabrook (English Malay Version-Bonus Track) – Irfan Makki
Music by Hesham Abdul Wahab
Words by Shiyas Abdul Wahab
Hindi Words by Faez Choudhary
Recorded @ Andante Studios
Mixed & Mastered @ Andante Studios
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Lyrics:
Allah, You are my only One
Allah, You are my only Love
You are my reason, You are my prayer
You are the one that I believe in Rabbi
You’re the Forgiver, You are the Judge.
You’re the one that I confess in
Give me the strength to open Your door
Al Malik, Al Khaliq, Al Bari, Al Gaffar
You are the greatest Love
Ya Allah
The Forgiving, The Most High, The One, and The Most Kind
You are the brightest Light
Ya Allah
Al Malik, Al Khaliq, Al Bari, Al Gaffar
You are the greatest Love
Ya Allah
Mera Khuda, Meri Chahat
Allah, You are my only One
Allah, You are my only World
You are my dreams and you are my home
You are the one that I hold on to when I fall
You’re my beauty, You are my soul
You are the one I give my life to
Give me the strength to open Your door
Al Malik, Al Khaliq, Al Bari, Al Gaffar
You are the greatest love
Ya Allah
The Forgiving, The Most High, The One, and The Most Kind
You are the brightest light
Ya Allah
Al Malik, Al Khaliq, Al Bari, Al Gaffar
You are the greatest love
Ya Allah
Music by Hesham Abdul Wahab
Words by Shiyas Abdul Wahab
Hindi Words by Faez Choudhary
Recorded @ Andante Studios
Mixed & Mastered @ Andante Studios
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Lyrics:
Allah, You are my only One
Allah, You are my only Love
You are my reason, You are my prayer
You are the one that I believe in Rabbi
You’re the Forgiver, You are the Judge.
You’re the one that I confess in
Give me the strength to open Your door
Al Malik, Al Khaliq, Al Bari, Al Gaffar
You are the greatest Love
Ya Allah
The Forgiving, The Most High, The One, and The Most Kind
You are the brightest Light
Ya Allah
Al Malik, Al Khaliq, Al Bari, Al Gaffar
You are the greatest Love
Ya Allah
Mera Khuda, Meri Chahat
Allah, You are my only One
Allah, You are my only World
You are my dreams and you are my home
You are the one that I hold on to when I fall
You’re my beauty, You are my soul
You are the one I give my life to
Give me the strength to open Your door
Al Malik, Al Khaliq, Al Bari, Al Gaffar
You are the greatest love
Ya Allah
The Forgiving, The Most High, The One, and The Most Kind
You are the brightest light
Ya Allah
Al Malik, Al Khaliq, Al Bari, Al Gaffar
You are the greatest love
Ya Allah
مشاركة
Al Malik – Hesham Abdul Wahab
مشاركة
Al Malik – Hesham Abdul Wahab
Produced by Islamic Center of Tacoma
Composition and Lyrics by Ahmed Al Yafie
Arranged, Mixed and Mastered by Mevlan Kurtishi
Graphics by Hasan Rahim
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Lyrics:
ما زالَ الخيرُ ولن يُعدم
يجري داخِلَنا مجرى الدم
فلنتركْ أثراً في الدنيا
من يغرسْ خيراً لا يندم
يا الله
في هذا الصرحِ بنينا السّاس
يا الله
ليعمَّ الخيرُ لكُلِّ الناس
يا الله
ما أجملَهُ هذا الإحساس
يا الله يا الله
Ya Allah
We build it up, we set our base,
Ya Allah
Spread the love, every time and every place,
Ya Allah
Feel the joy, it’s all over the place,
Ya Allah, Ya Allah
Values that make life so sweet,
Lift us up, make us complete.
Plant them deep for generations,
Enhancing minds across the nations
Produced by Islamic Center of Tacoma
Composition and Lyrics by Ahmed Al Yafie
Arranged, Mixed and Mastered by Mevlan Kurtishi
Graphics by Hasan Rahim
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Lyrics:
ما زالَ الخيرُ ولن يُعدم
يجري داخِلَنا مجرى الدم
فلنتركْ أثراً في الدنيا
من يغرسْ خيراً لا يندم
يا الله
في هذا الصرحِ بنينا السّاس
يا الله
ليعمَّ الخيرُ لكُلِّ الناس
يا الله
ما أجملَهُ هذا الإحساس
يا الله يا الله
Ya Allah
We build it up, we set our base,
Ya Allah
Spread the love, every time and every place,
Ya Allah
Feel the joy, it’s all over the place,
Ya Allah, Ya Allah
Values that make life so sweet,
Lift us up, make us complete.
Plant them deep for generations,
Enhancing minds across the nations
مشاركة
Ya Allah – Mevlan Kurtishi
مشاركة
Ya Allah – Mevlan Kurtishi
Lyrics:
When I try to show you a way
You just throw it right back in my face
You’re just to lie to what you want to believe
You can’t take that is good advice from me.
Chorus:
The road is long, the path is high
And sometimes we all need help in this life
But you’re too strong, and you’re so wise
But carry on and you won’t survive
And when I try to lend you a hand
You push me away won’t try to understand
Chorus
The road is long
Won’t survive
Lyrics:
When I try to show you a way
You just throw it right back in my face
You’re just to lie to what you want to believe
You can’t take that is good advice from me.
Chorus:
The road is long, the path is high
And sometimes we all need help in this life
But you’re too strong, and you’re so wise
But carry on and you won’t survive
And when I try to lend you a hand
You push me away won’t try to understand
Chorus
The road is long
Won’t survive
مشاركة
Helpless – Tom Robertson
مشاركة
Helpless – Tom Robertson
مشاركة
When The Dust Settles – Muad
Lyrics & Melody: Raef
Arrangement: Maher Zain
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lyrics:
I thought of this before over a million times
Who would’ve ever thought that it would be our time?
I just know it, ’cause you’re the one
It ain’t a selfish love, when I’m with you
You remind me of Allah, and so I know it’s true
I’ll just say it: you are the one
Chorus:
Won’t you be my BFF (best friend forever) and ever?
Won’t you be my partner after this world?
We’ll see it, when we believe it together
Dreams are meant to be, ’cause you’re the one for me
I never thought that I would ever feel this way
I ask Allah to bless you every single day
I’ll just say it, ’cause you’re the one
And when times are tough, and we’ve got the world to see
Standing right beside you is where I want to be
I just know it: you are the one
CHORUS
I prayed about this just over a million times
Who would ever thought that I could call you mine?
I just know it, ’cause you’re the one
And when there’s gray in our hair and we’ve not much to do
I want to spend the rest of my days with you…
Oh don’t you know it?
You are the one, you are the one
Oh won’t you be the one?
Lyrics & Melody: Raef
Arrangement: Maher Zain
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lyrics:
I thought of this before over a million times
Who would’ve ever thought that it would be our time?
I just know it, ’cause you’re the one
It ain’t a selfish love, when I’m with you
You remind me of Allah, and so I know it’s true
I’ll just say it: you are the one
Chorus:
Won’t you be my BFF (best friend forever) and ever?
Won’t you be my partner after this world?
We’ll see it, when we believe it together
Dreams are meant to be, ’cause you’re the one for me
I never thought that I would ever feel this way
I ask Allah to bless you every single day
I’ll just say it, ’cause you’re the one
And when times are tough, and we’ve got the world to see
Standing right beside you is where I want to be
I just know it: you are the one
CHORUS
I prayed about this just over a million times
Who would ever thought that I could call you mine?
I just know it, ’cause you’re the one
And when there’s gray in our hair and we’ve not much to do
I want to spend the rest of my days with you…
Oh don’t you know it?
You are the one, you are the one
Oh won’t you be the one?
مشاركة
You Are The One – Raef
مشاركة
You Are The One – Raef
Lyrics: Paddy Dalton, Maher Zain, Bara Kherigi
Melody & Arrangement: Moh Denebi, Maher Zain
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“By My Side” Lyrics:-
Sometimes I can’t see
Where I’m supposed to go
Sometimes I speed up,
When I should take it slow
But through all my hard times
When I lose my way
You’re concealing my mistakes, yeah!
Pre-Chorus:
I know You’re always by my side
Never turning out Your light
When I need You most Your stars will shine
Chorus:
When I’m out there in the darkest place
Worn and tired
I can still see You illuminate
All my skies
When it feels like I’ve fallen too far from You
There You, there You, there You are
Guiding me through
Whenever I feel down
You can lift me up
Turning my life around
With Your love
No matter how rough it gets
I can wear a smile
‘Cause Your mercy never dries
I know You’re always by my side
Never turning out Your light
When I need You most Your stars will shine
PRE-CHORUS & CHORUS
Ain’t nobody, no no nobody
That knows me like You do
Ain’t nobody who makes me feel this way
Got no worries, no no worries
About anything
Cause I know You’re always there, oh
Lyrics: Paddy Dalton, Maher Zain, Bara Kherigi
Melody & Arrangement: Moh Denebi, Maher Zain
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“By My Side” Lyrics:-
Sometimes I can’t see
Where I’m supposed to go
Sometimes I speed up,
When I should take it slow
But through all my hard times
When I lose my way
You’re concealing my mistakes, yeah!
Pre-Chorus:
I know You’re always by my side
Never turning out Your light
When I need You most Your stars will shine
Chorus:
When I’m out there in the darkest place
Worn and tired
I can still see You illuminate
All my skies
When it feels like I’ve fallen too far from You
There You, there You, there You are
Guiding me through
Whenever I feel down
You can lift me up
Turning my life around
With Your love
No matter how rough it gets
I can wear a smile
‘Cause Your mercy never dries
I know You’re always by my side
Never turning out Your light
When I need You most Your stars will shine
PRE-CHORUS & CHORUS
Ain’t nobody, no no nobody
That knows me like You do
Ain’t nobody who makes me feel this way
Got no worries, no no worries
About anything
Cause I know You’re always there, oh
مشاركة
By my side – Maher Zain
مشاركة
By my side – Maher Zain
English: Bara Kherigi & Irfan Makki
Urdu Lyrics: Irfan Makki
Melody & Arrangement: Maher Zain
…….
Mabrook – Lyrics:
Today smiles all around
Both of you are shining with faces so bright
These memories will always remain
Deep in your hearts brightening the darkest night
We always pray your everyday
Will be blessed with joy
May all your dreams come true
Chorus:
Look now, happiness is all around
Your love has brightened up the night sky
Your loved ones are gathered here just to say
Oh.. Congratulations!
Ya Allah Thu Mehereban
Thera Noor dho dhil yahan hain manzoor
Rasulullah ki Sunnat hai
Umru bahr bamaanae Khuda kiya hai
(Oh Allah You are Merciful
In Your light two hearts here are united
Following the sunnah of Rasulullah
For the rest of their lives may You protect and guide them)
We always pray your everyday
Will be blessed with joy
May all your dreams come true
Chorus
Mabrook, mabrook, mabrook
Congratulations to you
Chorus
Mabrook, mabrook, mabrook
Congratulations to you
English: Bara Kherigi & Irfan Makki
Urdu Lyrics: Irfan Makki
Melody & Arrangement: Maher Zain
…….
Mabrook – Lyrics:
Today smiles all around
Both of you are shining with faces so bright
These memories will always remain
Deep in your hearts brightening the darkest night
We always pray your everyday
Will be blessed with joy
May all your dreams come true
Chorus:
Look now, happiness is all around
Your love has brightened up the night sky
Your loved ones are gathered here just to say
Oh.. Congratulations!
Ya Allah Thu Mehereban
Thera Noor dho dhil yahan hain manzoor
Rasulullah ki Sunnat hai
Umru bahr bamaanae Khuda kiya hai
(Oh Allah You are Merciful
In Your light two hearts here are united
Following the sunnah of Rasulullah
For the rest of their lives may You protect and guide them)
We always pray your everyday
Will be blessed with joy
May all your dreams come true
Chorus
Mabrook, mabrook, mabrook
Congratulations to you
Chorus
Mabrook, mabrook, mabrook
Congratulations to you
مشاركة
Mabrook (English Urdu Version) – Irfan Makki
مشاركة
Mabrook (English Urdu Version) – Irfan Makki
مشاركة
Ya Mustafa (Live at the Dubai Opera) – Sami Yusuf
6am, when he wakes up
He wipes the sleep from his eyes
Another day, at school again
Weighing heavy upon his mind
Standing tall, trying to keep it cool
Saying “yes” to everything
He’s lost in doubt, all he cares about
Is to find a way of fitting in
Don’t ever forget to love
Keep loving who you are
Don’t ever forget you shine
Shining like a star
There’s something so perfect
Courage in everyone
So don’t ever let yourself, stop
Loving who you are
She stood, by her mirror
She’s wondering how to fix her scarf
Filled up, with a fear of
People staring from afar
At the way she talks, just how she walks
It’s tearing up her self-esteem
She’s lost in doubt, all she cares about
Is to find a way of fitting in
Don’t ever forget to love
Keep loving who you are
Don’t ever forget you shine
Shining like a star
There’s something so perfect
Courage in everyone
So don’t ever let yourself, stop
Loving who you are
No matter, ooh
You are always beautiful
No matter, you
You are incredible
Don’t ever forget to love
Keep loving who you are
Don’t ever forget you shine
Shining like a star
There’s something so perfect
Courage in everyone
So don’t ever let yourself, stop
Loving who you are
Don’t ever forget to love
Keep loving who you are
6am, when he wakes up
He wipes the sleep from his eyes
Another day, at school again
Weighing heavy upon his mind
Standing tall, trying to keep it cool
Saying “yes” to everything
He’s lost in doubt, all he cares about
Is to find a way of fitting in
Don’t ever forget to love
Keep loving who you are
Don’t ever forget you shine
Shining like a star
There’s something so perfect
Courage in everyone
So don’t ever let yourself, stop
Loving who you are
She stood, by her mirror
She’s wondering how to fix her scarf
Filled up, with a fear of
People staring from afar
At the way she talks, just how she walks
It’s tearing up her self-esteem
She’s lost in doubt, all she cares about
Is to find a way of fitting in
Don’t ever forget to love
Keep loving who you are
Don’t ever forget you shine
Shining like a star
There’s something so perfect
Courage in everyone
So don’t ever let yourself, stop
Loving who you are
No matter, ooh
You are always beautiful
No matter, you
You are incredible
Don’t ever forget to love
Keep loving who you are
Don’t ever forget you shine
Shining like a star
There’s something so perfect
Courage in everyone
So don’t ever let yourself, stop
Loving who you are
Don’t ever forget to love
Keep loving who you are
مشاركة
Love Who You Are ( Salam Album ) – Harris J
مشاركة
Love Who You Are ( Salam Album ) – Harris J
مشاركة
Up – Safe Adam
Lyrics: Paddy Dalton, Bara Kherigi, Maher Zain
Melody: Maher Zain, Moh Denebi
Arrangement: Moh Denebi, Maher Zain
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“Medina” Lyrics:-
Medina, Medina
Medinatun Nabi (the city of the Prophet)
In my dreams I make my way to Medina
The home and chosen place
Of our beloved Prophet
Where all I feel is peace
And so much joy around
No better place for me, yeah!
Chorus:
Medina, Medina
Medinatun Nabi (the city of the Prophet)
Medina, Medina
That’s where I want to be
Medina, Medina
Medinatun Nabi
Medina, Medina
That’s where I want to be
Oh, oh, Medina Medina
Oh, oh, Medina Medina
I wake with the morning light in Medina
Everywhere I see blue skies
Set above these mountains
Bright colours fill the streets
A smile on every face
A special place for me, yeah!
CHORUS
Tala’al badru ‘alayna, min thaniyyatil wadaa’
Wajabash shukru ‘alayna, ma da’a lillahi daa’
Ayyuhal mab’uthu fina, ji’ta bil amril mutaa’
Ji’ta sharraftal Medina, marhaban ya khayra daa’
(The full Moon rose over us
From the valley of Wadaa’
And we owe it to show gratefulness
Whenever a caller prays to Allah
O you who were raised amongst us
Coming with the word to be obeyed
You have brought to Medina nobleness
Welcome, best caller to God’s way)
CHORUS
Medina, Medina
Medinatun Nabi
Lyrics: Paddy Dalton, Bara Kherigi, Maher Zain
Melody: Maher Zain, Moh Denebi
Arrangement: Moh Denebi, Maher Zain
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“Medina” Lyrics:-
Medina, Medina
Medinatun Nabi (the city of the Prophet)
In my dreams I make my way to Medina
The home and chosen place
Of our beloved Prophet
Where all I feel is peace
And so much joy around
No better place for me, yeah!
Chorus:
Medina, Medina
Medinatun Nabi (the city of the Prophet)
Medina, Medina
That’s where I want to be
Medina, Medina
Medinatun Nabi
Medina, Medina
That’s where I want to be
Oh, oh, Medina Medina
Oh, oh, Medina Medina
I wake with the morning light in Medina
Everywhere I see blue skies
Set above these mountains
Bright colours fill the streets
A smile on every face
A special place for me, yeah!
CHORUS
Tala’al badru ‘alayna, min thaniyyatil wadaa’
Wajabash shukru ‘alayna, ma da’a lillahi daa’
Ayyuhal mab’uthu fina, ji’ta bil amril mutaa’
Ji’ta sharraftal Medina, marhaban ya khayra daa’
(The full Moon rose over us
From the valley of Wadaa’
And we owe it to show gratefulness
Whenever a caller prays to Allah
O you who were raised amongst us
Coming with the word to be obeyed
You have brought to Medina nobleness
Welcome, best caller to God’s way)
CHORUS
Medina, Medina
Medinatun Nabi
مشاركة
Medina (Live and Acoustic) – Maher Zain
مشاركة