As we sail, across the sea of life
So much pain, warring divides
It’s a shame; we don’t see how it can be
CHORUS
Oh we need to smile at each other
Reach for your brother
Help one another, all/what we need is love
Oh we need to honour our mothers
Shelter our sisters
Alter existence, God’s help will come from up above
But, First we need the love
All the games people playing now
Fuel the flames, hatred devours
Lets spark a change, that’s within all of us
CHORUS (x2)
RAP
i am in the birds
i am in the trees
from the brown branches
to the the green leaves
im colorful
spectrum infinite
i touch all
indiscriminate
breed compassion and sentiment
limitless in my power to heal
the hearts of men
but they are so forgetful
that’s why i remind on an instrumental
this life is a trial
can never the let the test effect your smile
reach for your brother go the extra mile
kiss for ya mother hug your sister let your wife know that you miss her
know that you can never give up
when you fall to the floor im the reason you must get up
love
im a blessing from God
So why you dont use me more is so odd
you need love!
we need love!
As we sail, across the sea of life
So much pain, warring divides
It’s a shame; we don’t see how it can be
CHORUS
Oh we need to smile at each other
Reach for your brother
Help one another, all/what we need is love
Oh we need to honour our mothers
Shelter our sisters
Alter existence, God’s help will come from up above
But, First we need the love
All the games people playing now
Fuel the flames, hatred devours
Lets spark a change, that’s within all of us
CHORUS (x2)
RAP
i am in the birds
i am in the trees
from the brown branches
to the the green leaves
im colorful
spectrum infinite
i touch all
indiscriminate
breed compassion and sentiment
limitless in my power to heal
the hearts of men
but they are so forgetful
that’s why i remind on an instrumental
this life is a trial
can never the let the test effect your smile
reach for your brother go the extra mile
kiss for ya mother hug your sister let your wife know that you miss her
know that you can never give up
when you fall to the floor im the reason you must get up
love
im a blessing from God
So why you dont use me more is so odd
you need love!
we need love!
مشاركة
First We Need the Love – Zain Bhikha ft. Rashid Bhikha
مشاركة
Khadijah (Only Vocals) – Zain Bhikha & Isa Esambaev
Zain Bhikha: “My father passed away a few months ago,
he was the anchor that held us all together,
the mountain upon which we all stand and the guiding light that showed us the way,
I miss him every day…”.
Written by Zain Bhikha
Backing Vocals by Benammi (Canada)
Recorded by Sergio Gino Trout at Cape Town Sound Studios (South Africa)
Mixed and Mastered by Greg Nottingham at Jazzworx Studios (South Africa)
—-
Lyrics:
I’m Not Ready To Let You Go
Strong hands are helping you
From falling down
Your faith so inspiring
As you settle down
The angels are welcoming
We feel it all around
With gentle eyes you say to me
All the signs are there
Allah’s always been kind to me
So don’t you despair
There’s so much I don’t understand
I say Dad not yet …
Cos I’m not ready
To let you go
You’ve been there for me, strong and steady
Always holding on
How can a mountain
Just crumble and fold
Leaving a river
To find its way home
How do I find my way home
Guess I’m not ready
To let you go
The world keeps turning round and round like nothing’s wrong
But my world’s turning upside down I don’t belong
It seems I’ve changed so much since you’ve been gone
There’s a pain inside my heart I can’t let go
Allah knows …
I’m not ready
To let you go
You’ve been there for me, strong and steady
Always holding on
So how can my mountain
Just crumble and fold
Leaving a river
To find its way home
How do I find my way home
Guess I’m not ready
To let you go
Zain Bhikha: “My father passed away a few months ago,
he was the anchor that held us all together,
the mountain upon which we all stand and the guiding light that showed us the way,
I miss him every day…”.
Written by Zain Bhikha
Backing Vocals by Benammi (Canada)
Recorded by Sergio Gino Trout at Cape Town Sound Studios (South Africa)
Mixed and Mastered by Greg Nottingham at Jazzworx Studios (South Africa)
—-
Lyrics:
I’m Not Ready To Let You Go
Strong hands are helping you
From falling down
Your faith so inspiring
As you settle down
The angels are welcoming
We feel it all around
With gentle eyes you say to me
All the signs are there
Allah’s always been kind to me
So don’t you despair
There’s so much I don’t understand
I say Dad not yet …
Cos I’m not ready
To let you go
You’ve been there for me, strong and steady
Always holding on
How can a mountain
Just crumble and fold
Leaving a river
To find its way home
How do I find my way home
Guess I’m not ready
To let you go
The world keeps turning round and round like nothing’s wrong
But my world’s turning upside down I don’t belong
It seems I’ve changed so much since you’ve been gone
There’s a pain inside my heart I can’t let go
Allah knows …
I’m not ready
To let you go
You’ve been there for me, strong and steady
Always holding on
So how can my mountain
Just crumble and fold
Leaving a river
To find its way home
How do I find my way home
Guess I’m not ready
To let you go
مشاركة
I’m Not Ready to Let You Go – Zain Bhikha
مشاركة
I’m Not Ready to Let You Go – Zain Bhikha
أعمال قد تنال استحسانك
Lyrics: Maher Zain & Bilal Hajji
Melody: Maher Zain & Nano Omar
Arrangement: Maher Zain & Malek Shah
Mixing: Malek Shah & Ronny Lahti
—
Paradise – Lyrics:
I remember when I first met you
I felt that God answered my call
There was that one place I always thought about
And I just wanted to be there with you
The place that no eye has ever seen
The place that no heart has ever perceived
I had a great feeling inside of me
That one day I’ll be there with you
And now that we’re here feeling so good
About all the things that we went through
Knowing that God is pleased with us too
It’s not a dream, this is so true
Feeling the peace all around
Seeing things we could never imagine
Hearing the sound of rivers flow
And we know we’ll be here forever
The feeling is indescribable
Knowing that this is our reward
Do you remember the hard times we went through?
And those days we used to argue
But there was not one thing that could bring us down
‘Cause we always had in our minds
The place that no eye has ever seen
The place that no heart has ever perceived
The place we’ve been promised to live in forever
And best of all, it’s just me and you
I remember us praying at night
And just dreaming about this together
I’m so blessed to have you in my life
And now we can enjoy these blessings forever
Paradise is where we are now
Paradise, a dream come true
Paradise, O what a feeling!
Paradise, thank You Allah!
Lyrics: Maher Zain & Bilal Hajji
Melody: Maher Zain & Nano Omar
Arrangement: Maher Zain & Malek Shah
Mixing: Malek Shah & Ronny Lahti
—
Paradise – Lyrics:
I remember when I first met you
I felt that God answered my call
There was that one place I always thought about
And I just wanted to be there with you
The place that no eye has ever seen
The place that no heart has ever perceived
I had a great feeling inside of me
That one day I’ll be there with you
And now that we’re here feeling so good
About all the things that we went through
Knowing that God is pleased with us too
It’s not a dream, this is so true
Feeling the peace all around
Seeing things we could never imagine
Hearing the sound of rivers flow
And we know we’ll be here forever
The feeling is indescribable
Knowing that this is our reward
Do you remember the hard times we went through?
And those days we used to argue
But there was not one thing that could bring us down
‘Cause we always had in our minds
The place that no eye has ever seen
The place that no heart has ever perceived
The place we’ve been promised to live in forever
And best of all, it’s just me and you
I remember us praying at night
And just dreaming about this together
I’m so blessed to have you in my life
And now we can enjoy these blessings forever
Paradise is where we are now
Paradise, a dream come true
Paradise, O what a feeling!
Paradise, thank You Allah!
مشاركة
Paradise (Vocals Only – No Music) – Maher Zain
مشاركة
Paradise (Vocals Only – No Music) – Maher Zain
Words: Sami Yusuf
Music: Sami Yusuf
Produced by Sami Yusuf
—
Lyrics:
You came to me
In that hour of need
When I was so lost
So lonely
You came to me
Took my breath away
Showed me the right way
The way to lead
You filled my heart with love
Showed me the light above
Now all I want
Is to be with you
You are my one true love
Taught me to never judge
Now all I want
Is to be with you
Allahumma Salli ‘ala Sayyinda Mustafa, ‘ala Habibeeka, Nabi’eeka, Mustafa
You came to me
In a time of despair
I called on you
You were there
Without you
What would my life mean?
To not know the unseen
The worlds between
For you I’d sacrifice
For you I’d give my life
Anything…
Just to be with you
I feel so lost at times
By all the hurt and lies
Now all I want
Is to be with you
Allahumma Salli ‘ala Sayyinda Mustafa, ‘ala Habibeeka, Nabi’eeka, Mustafa
Showed right from wrong
Taught me to be strong
Need you more than ever
Ya Rasul Allah
You came to me
In that hour of need
Need you more than ever
Ya Rasul Allah
You filled my heart with love
Showed me the light above
Now all I want
Is to be with you
You are my One True love
Taught me to never judge
Now all I want
Is to be with you
Words: Sami Yusuf
Music: Sami Yusuf
Produced by Sami Yusuf
—
Lyrics:
You came to me
In that hour of need
When I was so lost
So lonely
You came to me
Took my breath away
Showed me the right way
The way to lead
You filled my heart with love
Showed me the light above
Now all I want
Is to be with you
You are my one true love
Taught me to never judge
Now all I want
Is to be with you
Allahumma Salli ‘ala Sayyinda Mustafa, ‘ala Habibeeka, Nabi’eeka, Mustafa
You came to me
In a time of despair
I called on you
You were there
Without you
What would my life mean?
To not know the unseen
The worlds between
For you I’d sacrifice
For you I’d give my life
Anything…
Just to be with you
I feel so lost at times
By all the hurt and lies
Now all I want
Is to be with you
Allahumma Salli ‘ala Sayyinda Mustafa, ‘ala Habibeeka, Nabi’eeka, Mustafa
Showed right from wrong
Taught me to be strong
Need you more than ever
Ya Rasul Allah
You came to me
In that hour of need
Need you more than ever
Ya Rasul Allah
You filled my heart with love
Showed me the light above
Now all I want
Is to be with you
You are my One True love
Taught me to never judge
Now all I want
Is to be with you
مشاركة
You Came to Me ( English ) – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
You Came to Me ( English ) – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Go (Encore) [Live at the Dubai Opera] – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Praise – Safe Adam
Produced by Islamic Center of Tacoma
Composition and Lyrics by Ahmed Al Yafie
Arranged, Mixed and Mastered by Mevlan Kurtishi
Graphics by Hasan Rahim
—-
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
—-
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:
Brighter than the sun
Fairer than the moon
Your beauty is so dazzling
Bigger than the sea
Higher than the clouds
Your soul is so enlightening
What I’d give to see your face
Beaming with so much grace
Brighter than the sun
Fairer than the moon
Your beauty is so dazzling
Bigger than the sea
Higher than the clouds
Your soul is so enlightening
Brighter than the sun
Fairer than the moon
Your beauty is so dazzling
Bigger than the sea
Higher than the clouds
Your soul is enlighting
What I’d give to see your face
Spinning with so much grace
Brighter than the sun
Fairer than the moon
Your beauty is so dazzling
Bigger than the sea
Higher than the clouds
Your soul is so enlighting
Chorus:
Ya Mawlay, ya Mawlay Salli ‘ala Taha
يا مولاي، يا مولاي صلي على طه
Ya Mawlay, Ya Mawlay, Salli’ ala Taha
يا مولاي، يا مولاي صلي على طه
hasnu Ahmadal Bashir
حسن أحمد البشير
Akhjalal badral munir
أخجل البدر المنير
Ya Mawlay, Ya Mawlay, Salli’ala Taha
يا مولاي، يا مولاي صلي على طه
Hasnu Ahmadal Bashir
حسن أحمد البشير
Akhjalal badral muni
أخجل البدر المنير
Will I be from those
You welcome with a smile
As you call your nation
Come to my side
Or will I see you frown
And then turn away
I did let you down
I forgot this Day
What I’d give to see your face
Beaming with so much grace
Brighter than the sun
Fairer than the moon
Your beauty is so dazzling
Bigger than the sea
Higher than the clouds
Your soul is so enlightening
Chorus
Ya Habiba Allah
يا حبيب الله
Ya Safiyya Allah
يا صفي الله
‘Alayka Salatu Allah
عليك صلاة الله
Wa Salamu Allah
وسلام الله
Ya Habiba Allah
يا حبيب الله
Ya Safiyya Allah
يا صفي الله
‘Alayka Salatu Allah
عليك صلاة الله
Wa Salamu Allah
وسلام الله
Your smile is so bright
It lits up the dark night
Brought mercy and light
To my waiting heart
I know that I’m weak
Of my sins I can’t speak
Your mercy I seek
Though I’m not worthy
What I’d give to see your face
Beaming with so much grace
Brighter than the sun
Fairer than the moon
Your beauty is so dazzling
Bigger than the sea
Higher than the clouds
Your soul is so enlightening
Chorus
Lyrics:
Brighter than the sun
Fairer than the moon
Your beauty is so dazzling
Bigger than the sea
Higher than the clouds
Your soul is so enlightening
What I’d give to see your face
Beaming with so much grace
Brighter than the sun
Fairer than the moon
Your beauty is so dazzling
Bigger than the sea
Higher than the clouds
Your soul is so enlightening
Brighter than the sun
Fairer than the moon
Your beauty is so dazzling
Bigger than the sea
Higher than the clouds
Your soul is enlighting
What I’d give to see your face
Spinning with so much grace
Brighter than the sun
Fairer than the moon
Your beauty is so dazzling
Bigger than the sea
Higher than the clouds
Your soul is so enlighting
Chorus:
Ya Mawlay, ya Mawlay Salli ‘ala Taha
يا مولاي، يا مولاي صلي على طه
Ya Mawlay, Ya Mawlay, Salli’ ala Taha
يا مولاي، يا مولاي صلي على طه
hasnu Ahmadal Bashir
حسن أحمد البشير
Akhjalal badral munir
أخجل البدر المنير
Ya Mawlay, Ya Mawlay, Salli’ala Taha
يا مولاي، يا مولاي صلي على طه
Hasnu Ahmadal Bashir
حسن أحمد البشير
Akhjalal badral muni
أخجل البدر المنير
Will I be from those
You welcome with a smile
As you call your nation
Come to my side
Or will I see you frown
And then turn away
I did let you down
I forgot this Day
What I’d give to see your face
Beaming with so much grace
Brighter than the sun
Fairer than the moon
Your beauty is so dazzling
Bigger than the sea
Higher than the clouds
Your soul is so enlightening
Chorus
Ya Habiba Allah
يا حبيب الله
Ya Safiyya Allah
يا صفي الله
‘Alayka Salatu Allah
عليك صلاة الله
Wa Salamu Allah
وسلام الله
Ya Habiba Allah
يا حبيب الله
Ya Safiyya Allah
يا صفي الله
‘Alayka Salatu Allah
عليك صلاة الله
Wa Salamu Allah
وسلام الله
Your smile is so bright
It lits up the dark night
Brought mercy and light
To my waiting heart
I know that I’m weak
Of my sins I can’t speak
Your mercy I seek
Though I’m not worthy
What I’d give to see your face
Beaming with so much grace
Brighter than the sun
Fairer than the moon
Your beauty is so dazzling
Bigger than the sea
Higher than the clouds
Your soul is so enlightening
Chorus
مشاركة
Your Beauty – Hamza Robertson ft. Sami yusuf
مشاركة
Your Beauty – Hamza Robertson ft. Sami yusuf
Lyrics: Bara Kherigi & Maher Zain
Melody: Maher Zain & Hamza Namira
Arrangement: Emir Ersoy
—–
Lyrics:
We’re here on this special day
Our hearts are full of pleasure
A day that brings the two of you
Close together
We’re gathered here to celebrate
A moment you’ll always treasure
Let’s ask Allah to make your love
Last forever
Chorus:
Let’s raise our hands
And make du’a
Like the Prophet taught us
And with one voice let’s all say
Baraka Allahu lakuma
Wa baraka ‘alaykuma
Wa jama’a baynakuma
Fi khayr
(May Allah bless everything for you two
And shower His blessings upon the two of you
And may he bring you together
In everything that is good)
From now you’ll share all your joys
Through hardship support each other
Together worshipping Allah
Seeking His pleasure
We pray that He will fill your life
With happiness and blessings
And grant you kids who’ll make your home
Filled with laughter
Chorus
Allah barik lahuma
Allah adim hobbahuma
Allah salli wa sallim
‘Ala Rasooli Allah
(Allah, bless everything the two of them
Allah, make their love last for ever
Allah, send peace and blessings
Upon the Messenger of Allah)
Allah toub ‘alayna
Allah irdha ‘anna
Allah ihdi khutana
‘Aala sunnat Nabina
(Allah, accept our repentance
Allah, be pleased with us
Allah, guide our footsteps
Along the path of our Prophet)
Chorus
Lyrics: Bara Kherigi & Maher Zain
Melody: Maher Zain & Hamza Namira
Arrangement: Emir Ersoy
—–
Lyrics:
We’re here on this special day
Our hearts are full of pleasure
A day that brings the two of you
Close together
We’re gathered here to celebrate
A moment you’ll always treasure
Let’s ask Allah to make your love
Last forever
Chorus:
Let’s raise our hands
And make du’a
Like the Prophet taught us
And with one voice let’s all say
Baraka Allahu lakuma
Wa baraka ‘alaykuma
Wa jama’a baynakuma
Fi khayr
(May Allah bless everything for you two
And shower His blessings upon the two of you
And may he bring you together
In everything that is good)
From now you’ll share all your joys
Through hardship support each other
Together worshipping Allah
Seeking His pleasure
We pray that He will fill your life
With happiness and blessings
And grant you kids who’ll make your home
Filled with laughter
Chorus
Allah barik lahuma
Allah adim hobbahuma
Allah salli wa sallim
‘Ala Rasooli Allah
(Allah, bless everything the two of them
Allah, make their love last for ever
Allah, send peace and blessings
Upon the Messenger of Allah)
Allah toub ‘alayna
Allah irdha ‘anna
Allah ihdi khutana
‘Aala sunnat Nabina
(Allah, accept our repentance
Allah, be pleased with us
Allah, guide our footsteps
Along the path of our Prophet)
Chorus
مشاركة
Baraka Allahu Lakuma (Live and Acoustic) – Maher Zain
مشاركة
Baraka Allahu Lakuma (Live and Acoustic) – Maher Zain
Barakah
Awake
Mawlana (Live in New Delhi)
Lament
Mahur Instrumental (Live at the Dubai Opera)
Fiyyashiyya
Lovers
Mast Qalandar
Mast Qalandar
Ya Nabi
Ya Rasul Allah, Pt. 2
Taha (Live at the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music)
Hamziyya (Live at the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music)
I Only Knew Love
Ilahana (Live at the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music)
مشاركة
First We Need the Love – Zain Bhikha ft. Rashid Bhikha
Lyrics: Paddy Dalton, Maher Zain, Bara Kherigi
Melody: Maher Zain, Moh Denebi
Arrangement: Moh Denebi, Maher Zain
—
“Let It Go” 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
—
“Let It Go” 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 ( One Album ) – Maher Zain
مشاركة
Let it go ( One Album ) – Maher Zain
DESCRIPTION:
‘Karitas’ is a spellbinding new composition by acclaimed British musician Sami Yusuf.
It was recorded live at the Holland Festival in June 2022 and delivered with
exceptional artistry by Cappella Amsterdam,
the Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra & the composer’s own ensemble.
The work moves with intelligence and fluidity from Western choral music
to Middle Eastern modes to the cadence of Andalusia.
Modes traverse boundaries from the distinctive Bayati Shiraz
and Rast maqams to the aeolian. Subtly flowing rhythms & improvisation,
entrancing solos on the Chinese erhu, oud, ney, violin,
underscore the depth of the dialogue among traditions taking place here.
Lyrics by Fuzuli, a 16th c. Azerbaijani writer known as a poet of divine love,
are echoed here in the words of the 12th c. German mystic Hildegard of Bingen.
Intoxicatingly beautiful mawwals take verses from
the Andalusian poet Abul Hasan al-Shushtari (13th c.) and
Abd al-Ghani al-Nabulsi, a 17th c. Syrian writer.
CREDITS:
Composed and arranged by Sami Yusuf
Latin words by Hildegard von Bingen
Azerbaijani words by Mahammad Fuzuli
Mode: Bayati Shiraz with allusion to Rast
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
DESCRIPTION:
‘Karitas’ is a spellbinding new composition by acclaimed British musician Sami Yusuf.
It was recorded live at the Holland Festival in June 2022 and delivered with
exceptional artistry by Cappella Amsterdam,
the Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra & the composer’s own ensemble.
The work moves with intelligence and fluidity from Western choral music
to Middle Eastern modes to the cadence of Andalusia.
Modes traverse boundaries from the distinctive Bayati Shiraz
and Rast maqams to the aeolian. Subtly flowing rhythms & improvisation,
entrancing solos on the Chinese erhu, oud, ney, violin,
underscore the depth of the dialogue among traditions taking place here.
Lyrics by Fuzuli, a 16th c. Azerbaijani writer known as a poet of divine love,
are echoed here in the words of the 12th c. German mystic Hildegard of Bingen.
Intoxicatingly beautiful mawwals take verses from
the Andalusian poet Abul Hasan al-Shushtari (13th c.) and
Abd al-Ghani al-Nabulsi, a 17th c. Syrian writer.
CREDITS:
Composed and arranged by Sami Yusuf
Latin words by Hildegard von Bingen
Azerbaijani words by Mahammad Fuzuli
Mode: Bayati Shiraz with allusion to Rast
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
مشاركة
Karitas (Live at the Holland Festival) – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Karitas (Live at the Holland Festival) – Sami Yusuf
A million miles away
Across the sea
A child is crying your help is what it needs
And you might ask yourself
What can you do?
Well find it in your heart to give
Cause they need you
Doesn’t have to be money
No
It doesn’t have to be gold
The clothes you never wear
Can keep them warm
Have you cried so hard
Cause your so cold
You know they do
Wallahi they do
So find it in your heart to give
Cause they need you
Give a little, give a little more
Give a little, give a little more
Give a little, give a little more
Give a little, give a little more
You gotta give
You gotta give a little more
Oh oh
Hooooo
Hooooo
A million miles away
Across the sea
A child is crying your help is what it needs
And you might ask yourself
What can you do?
Well find it in your heart to give
Cause they need you
Doesn’t have to be money
No
It doesn’t have to be gold
The clothes you never wear
Can keep them warm
Have you cried so hard
Cause your so cold
You know they do
Wallahi they do
So find it in your heart to give
Cause they need you
Give a little, give a little more
Give a little, give a little more
Give a little, give a little more
Give a little, give a little more
You gotta give
You gotta give a little more
Oh oh
Hooooo
Hooooo
مشاركة
Give A-Little More – Saif Adam
مشاركة
Give A-Little More – Saif Adam
Lyrics: Paddy Dalton, Bara Kherigi, Maher Zain
Melody: Maher Zain
Arrangement & Programming: Emre Moğulkoç, Maher Zain
—
“Rabbee Yebarik” Lyrics:
May this moment last forever
In your hearts, in your hearts
A day you’ll always remember
Every part, every part
This feeling of love
Just let it grow forever through your life
Bring beautiful years of joy
Between you til the end of time
Chorus:
Allah bless you with all His love
Send peace from up above
And may your frienship grow
Through the years
Together you will live
The good times and the tears
That’s just how beautiful your day is
We gift all our thanks to both
Our mum and dad, mum and dad
How you worked and sacrificed
The life you had, life you had
Forever we’ll never forget
You and everything you’ve done
No matter how hard we try
To thank you it won’t be enough
CHORUS
Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammad
(May Allah send peace upon Muhammad)
Khayru khalqillah, Rasoolullah
(The best of Allah’s creation, the Messenger of Allah)
Rabbee yebarik, Rabbee, Rabbee yebarik likom (x2)
(May my Lord bless, my Lord, may my Lord bless you)
Lyrics: Paddy Dalton, Bara Kherigi, Maher Zain
Melody: Maher Zain
Arrangement & Programming: Emre Moğulkoç, Maher Zain
—
“Rabbee Yebarik” Lyrics:
May this moment last forever
In your hearts, in your hearts
A day you’ll always remember
Every part, every part
This feeling of love
Just let it grow forever through your life
Bring beautiful years of joy
Between you til the end of time
Chorus:
Allah bless you with all His love
Send peace from up above
And may your frienship grow
Through the years
Together you will live
The good times and the tears
That’s just how beautiful your day is
We gift all our thanks to both
Our mum and dad, mum and dad
How you worked and sacrificed
The life you had, life you had
Forever we’ll never forget
You and everything you’ve done
No matter how hard we try
To thank you it won’t be enough
CHORUS
Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammad
(May Allah send peace upon Muhammad)
Khayru khalqillah, Rasoolullah
(The best of Allah’s creation, the Messenger of Allah)
Rabbee yebarik, Rabbee, Rabbee yebarik likom (x2)
(May my Lord bless, my Lord, may my Lord bless you)
مشاركة
Rabbi Yebarek – English Version ( One Album ) – Maher Zain
مشاركة
Rabbi Yebarek – English Version ( One Album ) – Maher Zain
Ummati (Vocals-Only English Version)
One Day (Vocals-Only)
Close to You (Vocals-Only)
The Way of Love [Vocals-Only]
Let it go (Vocals-Only)
True Love (Vocals-Only)
Rabbee Yebarik (Vocals-Only English Version)
Allah Ya Moulana (Vocals-Only)
I'm Alive [Vocals-Only]
Jannah (Vocals-Only English)
By My Side (Vocals-Only)
Good Day [Vocals-Only]
Peace Be Upon You (Vocals-Only)
Medina (Vocals-Only)
The Power [Vocals-Only]
مشاركة
First We Need the Love – Zain Bhikha ft. Rashid Bhikha
Lyrics:
Why won’t you listen to your heart?
When it speaks to you of truth
Why won’t you listen to the wind?
And all it has to say
It’s calling out your way
Why won’t you look up at the sky at night
At these stars above us
Isn’t not so plea to see?
With the beauty on it all
There’s something behind it all
Chorus:
My Love, One Love, Your Love
True Love
Why won’t you look out at the ships in the sea?
At the way they’re sailing
Isn’t not so plea to you?
That the ships sailing the wind
Chorus
Lyrics:
Why won’t you listen to your heart?
When it speaks to you of truth
Why won’t you listen to the wind?
And all it has to say
It’s calling out your way
Why won’t you look up at the sky at night
At these stars above us
Isn’t not so plea to see?
With the beauty on it all
There’s something behind it all
Chorus:
My Love, One Love, Your Love
True Love
Why won’t you look out at the ships in the sea?
At the way they’re sailing
Isn’t not so plea to you?
That the ships sailing the wind
Chorus
مشاركة
My Love – Tom Robertson
مشاركة
My Love – Tom Robertson
Special Thanks:
I want to thank all those who contributed in this album and made this dream come true,
especially Bara Kherigi, Sharif Bana, Wassim Malik, Wali-ur Rahman, Emre Moğulkoç, Emrah Moğulkoç,
Maher Zain, Ahmed Al-Yafie, Raef, Ali Elmogrbi, Malek Noor, Inteam, Assem Binni, Jamil Rahman,
Nisaar Pangarker, Ashwin Srinivasan, Fatih Koca, Arif Altunkaya, Bashkim Hasani, Yahya Hawwa,
Ameen Hameem, Fatmir Muja, Rahman Kryeziu, Idris Kheder, Ghaith Trabelssi, Houria Safa Bahri,
Ismail Ahres, Oussama Selmi, Achraf Gharbi, Marwen Machat, Dodot Tri Widodo,
Ibu Rina Ahmed Abdelhamid, Omenya Elsawaf & all the translators at Cournal.com, Amer Al-Latham,
Mohamed Nejm, Abdelaziz Alrashed, Yousef Alayoub, Shahd Ghonaim, Sama Ghonaim, Mohamed Samir,
Ahmed Mahdy, Aya Alaa, Ashraf Majed, Yomna Asaad and everyone at Awakening Music.
I also want to thank my family for their support: my mother, father, brothers and cousins.
A special thanks to my wife, the mother of my three children, my beloved Jeliz for her patience,
advice and never-ending support…
CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Mesut Kurtis, Bara Kherigi & Emre Moğulkoç
Backing Vocalists: Assem Binni, Bara Kherigi, Malek Noor, Amer Al-Latham, Mohamed Nejm,
Abdelaziz Alrashed, Yousef Alayoub, Shahd Ghonaim, Sama Ghonaim
Musicians:
Nay: Eyüp Hamiş
Bağlama, Oud, Cümbüş: Ali Yılmaz
Tambur: Uğur Varol
Violin: Necip Gülsün
Kabak Violin: Cafer Nazlıbaş
Bass: Kemal Büyük
Kanun: Turgut Özüfler
Accordion: Göksel Kamçı
Acoustic Guitar: Selahattin Güzelel
Percussion: Ömer Arslan, Mehmet Akatay, Cengiz Ercümer
Indian Bansuri Flute: Ashwin Srinivasan
Recording, Mixing & Mastering: Emrah Moğulkoç
Studios:
EmRec Studio (Istanbul – Turkey)
StudioRrah (Skopje – North Macedonia)
Photography: Bashkim Hasani
Album Design: Ahmed Mahdy
Special Thanks:
I want to thank all those who contributed in this album and made this dream come true,
especially Bara Kherigi, Sharif Bana, Wassim Malik, Wali-ur Rahman, Emre Moğulkoç, Emrah Moğulkoç,
Maher Zain, Ahmed Al-Yafie, Raef, Ali Elmogrbi, Malek Noor, Inteam, Assem Binni, Jamil Rahman,
Nisaar Pangarker, Ashwin Srinivasan, Fatih Koca, Arif Altunkaya, Bashkim Hasani, Yahya Hawwa,
Ameen Hameem, Fatmir Muja, Rahman Kryeziu, Idris Kheder, Ghaith Trabelssi, Houria Safa Bahri,
Ismail Ahres, Oussama Selmi, Achraf Gharbi, Marwen Machat, Dodot Tri Widodo,
Ibu Rina Ahmed Abdelhamid, Omenya Elsawaf & all the translators at Cournal.com, Amer Al-Latham,
Mohamed Nejm, Abdelaziz Alrashed, Yousef Alayoub, Shahd Ghonaim, Sama Ghonaim, Mohamed Samir,
Ahmed Mahdy, Aya Alaa, Ashraf Majed, Yomna Asaad and everyone at Awakening Music.
I also want to thank my family for their support: my mother, father, brothers and cousins.
A special thanks to my wife, the mother of my three children, my beloved Jeliz for her patience,
advice and never-ending support…
CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Mesut Kurtis, Bara Kherigi & Emre Moğulkoç
Backing Vocalists: Assem Binni, Bara Kherigi, Malek Noor, Amer Al-Latham, Mohamed Nejm,
Abdelaziz Alrashed, Yousef Alayoub, Shahd Ghonaim, Sama Ghonaim
Musicians:
Nay: Eyüp Hamiş
Bağlama, Oud, Cümbüş: Ali Yılmaz
Tambur: Uğur Varol
Violin: Necip Gülsün
Kabak Violin: Cafer Nazlıbaş
Bass: Kemal Büyük
Kanun: Turgut Özüfler
Accordion: Göksel Kamçı
Acoustic Guitar: Selahattin Güzelel
Percussion: Ömer Arslan, Mehmet Akatay, Cengiz Ercümer
Indian Bansuri Flute: Ashwin Srinivasan
Recording, Mixing & Mastering: Emrah Moğulkoç
Studios:
EmRec Studio (Istanbul – Turkey)
StudioRrah (Skopje – North Macedonia)
Photography: Bashkim Hasani
Album Design: Ahmed Mahdy
مشاركة
Balaghal Ula ( Album ) – Mesut Kurtis
مشاركة
First We Need the Love – Zain Bhikha ft. Rashid Bhikha
Crazy’s Lyrics :
Staring at full moons
Lost in the mazes
Following footprints
Leaving no traces
Talking to myself
Words with no meaning
Walking through real life
Thinking I’m dreaming
Eye of the storm
Right in the centre
Nowhere to run
Nowhere to shelter
Eye of the heart
Losing my senses
Love is a madness
That never surrenders
You made me you made me
You made me crazy
You made me you made me
Lose my mind
You made me you made me
You made me crazy
Ever since you let me
Drink from your wine
Oooh Oooh Oh Oh
Oooh Oooh Oh Oh
Oooh Oooh Oh Oh
(So) fill up my cup one more time
Fill up my cup one more time
Stared in the sunlight
Only the one time
A moment of madness
Lasting a lifetime
Now I’m hearing noises
Taking me places
People and voices
All of them nameless
Eye of the storm
Right in the centre
Nowhere to run
Nowhere to shelter
Eye of the heart
Losing my senses
Love is a madness
That never surrenders
Crazy’s Lyrics :
Staring at full moons
Lost in the mazes
Following footprints
Leaving no traces
Talking to myself
Words with no meaning
Walking through real life
Thinking I’m dreaming
Eye of the storm
Right in the centre
Nowhere to run
Nowhere to shelter
Eye of the heart
Losing my senses
Love is a madness
That never surrenders
You made me you made me
You made me crazy
You made me you made me
Lose my mind
You made me you made me
You made me crazy
Ever since you let me
Drink from your wine
Oooh Oooh Oh Oh
Oooh Oooh Oh Oh
Oooh Oooh Oh Oh
(So) fill up my cup one more time
Fill up my cup one more time
Stared in the sunlight
Only the one time
A moment of madness
Lasting a lifetime
Now I’m hearing noises
Taking me places
People and voices
All of them nameless
Eye of the storm
Right in the centre
Nowhere to run
Nowhere to shelter
Eye of the heart
Losing my senses
Love is a madness
That never surrenders
مشاركة
Crazy – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Crazy – Sami Yusuf
Lyrics & Melody: Raef
Arrangement: Oliver Bjornfelt
—
lyrics:
All night I pray I might,
Wake up and feel the light
Before I know it, the Sun has arrived
It greets me with its cheerful eyes
I’m thankful for this beautiful day
It feels so good to be on my way
I see the world there’s nothing to hide,
And in His name everything’s alright!
Chorus:
Call on him, and call on him, and call on him and say
Call on him, and call on him, and call on him and say:
Allah! The One creator of the heavens and Earth
Allah! The One who gives you all more than your worth
Allah! Just call on Him and He will hear
He’s by your side, so have no fear
Allah! Who picks you back up when you’ve taken a fall?
Allah! Whose epic mercy will shine above all?
Allah! Just call on Him and He will hear
He’s on your side, so have no fear
All day, I’m paving my way
Because I know, I’m not here to stay
Straight ahead, there’s so much to see
And I’ll be making history
I’m grateful for whatever has passed
He only stays, and nothing will last
Just how it ends is unknown to me
but in His shade is where I’ll want to be
CHORUS
Just take a step and open your eyes
Put your trust in Him and it’ll be alright
Just right when you:
CHORUS
Lyrics & Melody: Raef
Arrangement: Oliver Bjornfelt
—
lyrics:
All night I pray I might,
Wake up and feel the light
Before I know it, the Sun has arrived
It greets me with its cheerful eyes
I’m thankful for this beautiful day
It feels so good to be on my way
I see the world there’s nothing to hide,
And in His name everything’s alright!
Chorus:
Call on him, and call on him, and call on him and say
Call on him, and call on him, and call on him and say:
Allah! The One creator of the heavens and Earth
Allah! The One who gives you all more than your worth
Allah! Just call on Him and He will hear
He’s by your side, so have no fear
Allah! Who picks you back up when you’ve taken a fall?
Allah! Whose epic mercy will shine above all?
Allah! Just call on Him and He will hear
He’s on your side, so have no fear
All day, I’m paving my way
Because I know, I’m not here to stay
Straight ahead, there’s so much to see
And I’ll be making history
I’m grateful for whatever has passed
He only stays, and nothing will last
Just how it ends is unknown to me
but in His shade is where I’ll want to be
CHORUS
Just take a step and open your eyes
Put your trust in Him and it’ll be alright
Just right when you:
CHORUS
مشاركة
Call On Him – Raef
مشاركة
Call On Him – Raef
English Lyrics: Dhruv Ghanekar
Urdu Lyrics: Ishitta Arun
Composed, Arranged & Produced by: Dhruv Ghanekar
…
“I’m Alive” Lyrics:
You’re the reason my life’s worth living
You’re the reason I’m alive
I’d be lost without You
You’re the reason that I strive
You’re my destiny
You’re my reverie
You’re the reason that I breathe
You are all that I believe
Chorus:
Ilahi, ilahi, ilahi, Maula
(My Lord, my Lord, my Lord, my Master)
Ho malang mein
(Like a wandering mystic)
Zindagi ki raah chal chala
(I have set forth on this journey called life)
Hai Khuda ek tera mera
(One Creator for you and me)
Hai ek falsafa
(This is my philosophy [in life])
Pre-Chorus:
Khana’badosh hon
(I’m a nomad traveller)
Mein madhosh hon
(I’m lost in a trance)
Tere ishq mein
(In Your supreme love)
Mein sharaboor hon
(I am deeply submerged)
CHORUS
For so long I’ve been denying
But now I feel like I’m flying
I’m alive, I’m alive, I’m alive
Now nothing seems impossible
With You I feel unstoppable
I’m alive, I’m alive, I’m alive
PRE-CHORUS & CHORUS
Ilahi, ilahi, Maula, Maula
Ilahi
English Lyrics: Dhruv Ghanekar
Urdu Lyrics: Ishitta Arun
Composed, Arranged & Produced by: Dhruv Ghanekar
…
“I’m Alive” Lyrics:
You’re the reason my life’s worth living
You’re the reason I’m alive
I’d be lost without You
You’re the reason that I strive
You’re my destiny
You’re my reverie
You’re the reason that I breathe
You are all that I believe
Chorus:
Ilahi, ilahi, ilahi, Maula
(My Lord, my Lord, my Lord, my Master)
Ho malang mein
(Like a wandering mystic)
Zindagi ki raah chal chala
(I have set forth on this journey called life)
Hai Khuda ek tera mera
(One Creator for you and me)
Hai ek falsafa
(This is my philosophy [in life])
Pre-Chorus:
Khana’badosh hon
(I’m a nomad traveller)
Mein madhosh hon
(I’m lost in a trance)
Tere ishq mein
(In Your supreme love)
Mein sharaboor hon
(I am deeply submerged)
CHORUS
For so long I’ve been denying
But now I feel like I’m flying
I’m alive, I’m alive, I’m alive
Now nothing seems impossible
With You I feel unstoppable
I’m alive, I’m alive, I’m alive
PRE-CHORUS & CHORUS
Ilahi, ilahi, Maula, Maula
Ilahi
مشاركة
I’m Alive [Vocals-Only] | Maher Zain & Atif Aslam
مشاركة
I’m Alive [Vocals-Only] | Maher Zain & Atif Aslam
La ilaha illa Allah
(There is no god but Allah)
لا إله إلا الله
He created the plants and trees
He created the birds and bees
He created the oceans and seas
Some of His many bounties
He made us on earth trustees
To obey all His decrees
Oh Allah have mercy please,
Clean away our hearts’ disease
[Chorus]
Jalla Allahu fi ‘oulah
(Glorified is Allah in His loftiness)
جل الله في علاه
Ma lana rabbun siwah
(We have no lord but He)
مالنا رب سواه
La ilaha illa Allah
لا إله إلا الله
Awwalun qablal wujud
(He is the First before existence)
أول قبل الوجود
Akhirun Ba’dal khulud
(He is the Last after eternity)
آخر بعد الخلود
Mutlaqun ‘anil hudud
(Absolute is He above any limits)
مطلق عن الحدود
Wajibun lahus sujud
(Obligatory it is to prostrate to Him)
واجب له السجود
Rabbun wahibul hayah
(The Lord who bestows life)
رب واهب الحياة
Mujrir rihi wal miyah
(He makes the wind and water surge)
مجري الريح والمياة
Fadhat binnada yadah
(His blessings are overflowing)
فاضت بالندى يداه
Tuba lilladhi hadah
(Successful is he whom He guides)
طوبى للذي هداه
[Chorus]
He gave the day and night
He gave us our sense sight
He created the sun so bright
And the moon so pure and white
He saved from our plight
He led us towards the light
He led us to the straight path
Through his mercy and his might
[Chorus]
Lord of the earth and the sky
Lord the mountains so high
Lord of the day and the night
Lord of joy and delight
[Chorus]
La ilaha illa Allah
(There is no god but Allah)
لا إله إلا الله
He created the plants and trees
He created the birds and bees
He created the oceans and seas
Some of His many bounties
He made us on earth trustees
To obey all His decrees
Oh Allah have mercy please,
Clean away our hearts’ disease
[Chorus]
Jalla Allahu fi ‘oulah
(Glorified is Allah in His loftiness)
جل الله في علاه
Ma lana rabbun siwah
(We have no lord but He)
مالنا رب سواه
La ilaha illa Allah
لا إله إلا الله
Awwalun qablal wujud
(He is the First before existence)
أول قبل الوجود
Akhirun Ba’dal khulud
(He is the Last after eternity)
آخر بعد الخلود
Mutlaqun ‘anil hudud
(Absolute is He above any limits)
مطلق عن الحدود
Wajibun lahus sujud
(Obligatory it is to prostrate to Him)
واجب له السجود
Rabbun wahibul hayah
(The Lord who bestows life)
رب واهب الحياة
Mujrir rihi wal miyah
(He makes the wind and water surge)
مجري الريح والمياة
Fadhat binnada yadah
(His blessings are overflowing)
فاضت بالندى يداه
Tuba lilladhi hadah
(Successful is he whom He guides)
طوبى للذي هداه
[Chorus]
He gave the day and night
He gave us our sense sight
He created the sun so bright
And the moon so pure and white
He saved from our plight
He led us towards the light
He led us to the straight path
Through his mercy and his might
[Chorus]
Lord of the earth and the sky
Lord the mountains so high
Lord of the day and the night
Lord of joy and delight
[Chorus]
مشاركة
The Creator – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
The Creator – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
First We Need the Love – Zain Bhikha ft. Rashid Bhikha
Words: Conner Reeves
Music: Sami Yusuf
Produced by Sami Yusuf
—
Lyrics:
Some might say this world today shows
God’s left us to our mistakes oh
He has never been
So far away
Some might say
How could any father stand
See his children across many lands
Suffer so and give no helping hand
No helping hand
Somewhere tonight
Far away and out of sight
There’s a child that’s too weak to cry
Hmmm
Deep in those eyes
Can’t you see him in disguise
Reaching out to the heart that’s in you
And I
In every tear
That is where
He is there
He’s the hand that wipes that brow
He’s the tear that trickles down
Upon the face that cries without a sound
We need you now
What a simple choice to make
Between what you give and what you take
When what you give
Such precious life could save, life could save
Somewhere inside
There’s a part of you that asks why
Would he leave so many so far behind
And deep in those eyes
Can’t you see Him in disguise
Reaching out to the heart that’s in you
And I…
Words: Conner Reeves
Music: Sami Yusuf
Produced by Sami Yusuf
—
Lyrics:
Some might say this world today shows
God’s left us to our mistakes oh
He has never been
So far away
Some might say
How could any father stand
See his children across many lands
Suffer so and give no helping hand
No helping hand
Somewhere tonight
Far away and out of sight
There’s a child that’s too weak to cry
Hmmm
Deep in those eyes
Can’t you see him in disguise
Reaching out to the heart that’s in you
And I
In every tear
That is where
He is there
He’s the hand that wipes that brow
He’s the tear that trickles down
Upon the face that cries without a sound
We need you now
What a simple choice to make
Between what you give and what you take
When what you give
Such precious life could save, life could save
Somewhere inside
There’s a part of you that asks why
Would he leave so many so far behind
And deep in those eyes
Can’t you see Him in disguise
Reaching out to the heart that’s in you
And I…
مشاركة
In Every Tear, He Is There – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
In Every Tear, He Is There – Sami Yusuf
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
مشاركة
First We Need the Love – Zain Bhikha ft. Rashid Bhikha
Lyrics, Melody & Arrangement: Maher Zain
—
Lyrics:
I know that You could easily
Take away everything You’ve given me
And I try to remember
Not to take anything for granted
‘Cause I know that one day
Suddenly this will all come to an end
So my last wish is for You to be pleased with me
Chorus:
Allah, Ya Allah
Guide me all the way to Your Jannah
Ya Allah, Ya Allah
Don’t let me go astray ’cause I need You
By my side, I wish to be close
Close to You throughout my life
Ya Allah, O Allah!
Be with me all the way
I know that sometimes I do
I do forget that my next breath could be the last
Forgive me ’cause I can’t thank You enough
Forgive me when I doubt Your love
Now I pray for that day
When all this stops and comes to an end
So my last wish is for You to be pleased with me
CHORUS
Day by day passes
And I think that my time could be near
So I pray: O God let this world be in my hands
And not in my heart
‘Cause soon I’ll have to leave it (x2)
CHORUS (x3)
Guide me all the way
Don’t let me go astray
Lyrics, Melody & Arrangement: Maher Zain
—
Lyrics:
I know that You could easily
Take away everything You’ve given me
And I try to remember
Not to take anything for granted
‘Cause I know that one day
Suddenly this will all come to an end
So my last wish is for You to be pleased with me
Chorus:
Allah, Ya Allah
Guide me all the way to Your Jannah
Ya Allah, Ya Allah
Don’t let me go astray ’cause I need You
By my side, I wish to be close
Close to You throughout my life
Ya Allah, O Allah!
Be with me all the way
I know that sometimes I do
I do forget that my next breath could be the last
Forgive me ’cause I can’t thank You enough
Forgive me when I doubt Your love
Now I pray for that day
When all this stops and comes to an end
So my last wish is for You to be pleased with me
CHORUS
Day by day passes
And I think that my time could be near
So I pray: O God let this world be in my hands
And not in my heart
‘Cause soon I’ll have to leave it (x2)
CHORUS (x3)
Guide me all the way
Don’t let me go astray
مشاركة
Guide Me All the Way (Vocals Only – No Music) – Maher Zain
مشاركة
Guide Me All the Way (Vocals Only – No Music) – Maher Zain
Lyrics: Maher Zain & Bara Kherigi
Melody & Arrangement: Maher Zain
Mixing: Ronny Lahti
—
“Forgive Me” Lyrics:
I’m about to lose the battle and cross the line
I’m about to make another mistake
And even though I try to stay away
Everything around me keeps dragging me in
I can’t help thinking to myself
What if my time would end today, today, today?
Can I guarantee that I will get another chance
Before it’s too late, too late, too late
Chorus:
Forgive me… My heart is so full of regret
Forgive me… Now is the right time for me to repent, repent, repent..
Am I out of my mind?
What did I do? Oh, I feel so bad!
And every time I try to start all over again
My shame comes back to haunt me
I’m trying hard to walk away
But temptation is surrounding me, surrounding me
I wish that I could find the strength to change my life
Before it’s too late, too late, too late
CHORUS
I know O Allah You’re the Most-Forgiving
And that You’ve promised to
Always be there when I call upon You
So now I’m standing here
Ashamed of all the mistakes I’ve committed
Please don’t turn me away
And hear my prayer when I ask You to
CHORUS
Lyrics: Maher Zain & Bara Kherigi
Melody & Arrangement: Maher Zain
Mixing: Ronny Lahti
—
“Forgive Me” Lyrics:
I’m about to lose the battle and cross the line
I’m about to make another mistake
And even though I try to stay away
Everything around me keeps dragging me in
I can’t help thinking to myself
What if my time would end today, today, today?
Can I guarantee that I will get another chance
Before it’s too late, too late, too late
Chorus:
Forgive me… My heart is so full of regret
Forgive me… Now is the right time for me to repent, repent, repent..
Am I out of my mind?
What did I do? Oh, I feel so bad!
And every time I try to start all over again
My shame comes back to haunt me
I’m trying hard to walk away
But temptation is surrounding me, surrounding me
I wish that I could find the strength to change my life
Before it’s too late, too late, too late
CHORUS
I know O Allah You’re the Most-Forgiving
And that You’ve promised to
Always be there when I call upon You
So now I’m standing here
Ashamed of all the mistakes I’ve committed
Please don’t turn me away
And hear my prayer when I ask You to
CHORUS
مشاركة
Forgive Me (Vocals Only – No Music) – Maher Zain
مشاركة
Forgive Me (Vocals Only – No Music) – Maher Zain
Lyrics: Paddy Dalton, Bara Kherigi, Maher Zain
Melody: Maher Zain, Moh Denebi
Arrangement: Moh Denebi, Maher Zain
—
“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
—
“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 ( One Album ) – Maher Zain
مشاركة
Medina ( One Album ) – Maher Zain
Wanderer’s Lyrics :
In my mind
Foreign lands
Followed lines
On my hands
Tasted earth
Touched the skies
Swam the pools
Of my eyes
People talked
In their fear
Rumours always
Whispered here
Where and why,
From what shore
Who was I
Searching for
You can call me worshipper
You can call me follower
But I’m just a wanderer
In search of my lover
You can call it foolish
A kind of madness
But I’m just a wanderer
In search of my lover
Pushed and pulled
Through these worlds
Winding roads
I crossed & curled
Pain & love
Hope & fear
In between
All unclear
Drunk on time,
Spin my thoughts
States of mind
Turning doors
Ask me now
Who I am
Turn your back
Take my hand
You can call me worshipper
You can call me follower
But I’m just a wanderer
In search of my lover
You can call it foolish
A kind of madness
But I’m just a wanderer
In search of my lover
There’s a fire calling me
Burning me
Leading me
Into ecstasy
You can call me worshipper
You can call me follower
But I’m just a wanderer
In search of my lover
You can call it foolish
A kind of madness
But I’m just a wanderer
In search of my lover
[Round round round round round round round round]
Wanderer’s Lyrics :
In my mind
Foreign lands
Followed lines
On my hands
Tasted earth
Touched the skies
Swam the pools
Of my eyes
People talked
In their fear
Rumours always
Whispered here
Where and why,
From what shore
Who was I
Searching for
You can call me worshipper
You can call me follower
But I’m just a wanderer
In search of my lover
You can call it foolish
A kind of madness
But I’m just a wanderer
In search of my lover
Pushed and pulled
Through these worlds
Winding roads
I crossed & curled
Pain & love
Hope & fear
In between
All unclear
Drunk on time,
Spin my thoughts
States of mind
Turning doors
Ask me now
Who I am
Turn your back
Take my hand
You can call me worshipper
You can call me follower
But I’m just a wanderer
In search of my lover
You can call it foolish
A kind of madness
But I’m just a wanderer
In search of my lover
There’s a fire calling me
Burning me
Leading me
Into ecstasy
You can call me worshipper
You can call me follower
But I’m just a wanderer
In search of my lover
You can call it foolish
A kind of madness
But I’m just a wanderer
In search of my lover
[Round round round round round round round round]
مشاركة
Wanderer – Sami Yusuf
مشاركة
Wanderer – Sami Yusuf
Lyrics:
الله أكبر، الله أكبر
Allah Akbar , Allah Akbar
الله أكبر، الله أكبر
Allah Akbar , Allah Akbar
يا حبيبي
Ya Habibi
يا رسولي
Ya Rasoli
السلام عليك
Alsalamu Alaik
يا حبيب الله
Ya Habib Allah
يا محمد
Ya Mohammed
السلام عليك
Alsalamu Alaik
Now I remember the way you spoke
Hearing your voice the world awoke
For all the hearts grown into stone
You gave them love and hope
Where else can I find such a smile
That will prepare me for every trial?
My dearest friend, where are you today?
So you can show me the way
Everyday I pray
May He send you peace
And keep us true to your way
Till the day we meet
Thinking of you
My heart’s consumed
What would you think of me?
On judgement day
When you will say
My people stand by me
الله أكبر، الله أكبر
Allah Akbar , Allah Akbar
الله أكبر، الله أكبر
Allah Akbar , Allah Akbar
Lyrics:
الله أكبر، الله أكبر
Allah Akbar , Allah Akbar
الله أكبر، الله أكبر
Allah Akbar , Allah Akbar
يا حبيبي
Ya Habibi
يا رسولي
Ya Rasoli
السلام عليك
Alsalamu Alaik
يا حبيب الله
Ya Habib Allah
يا محمد
Ya Mohammed
السلام عليك
Alsalamu Alaik
Now I remember the way you spoke
Hearing your voice the world awoke
For all the hearts grown into stone
You gave them love and hope
Where else can I find such a smile
That will prepare me for every trial?
My dearest friend, where are you today?
So you can show me the way
Everyday I pray
May He send you peace
And keep us true to your way
Till the day we meet
Thinking of you
My heart’s consumed
What would you think of me?
On judgement day
When you will say
My people stand by me
الله أكبر، الله أكبر
Allah Akbar , Allah Akbar
الله أكبر، الله أكبر
Allah Akbar , Allah Akbar
مشاركة
Salām – Nazeel Azami
مشاركة