CREDITS:
Words by Rabi‘a al-‘Adawiyyah
English translation by Dr. Tim Winter
Music: Traditional Andalusian
Maqām: Nahāwand
Sami Yusuf & Ensemble:
Sami Yusuf: Vocal
Ömer Avci: Bendir
Eyüpcan Açikpazu: Ney
Hasan Hekimoglu: Oud
Onur Cicin: Qanun
Guo Gan: Erhu
Seyyed Mohammad Jaberi: Daf
Huseyin Can Pala: Baglama
Mahyar Toreihi: Santoor
Jon Lawton: Guitar
Cappella Amsterdam:
Soprano: Sanda Audere, Elisabeth Blom, Marijke van der Harst
Alto: Hebe de Champeaux, Irene Sorozabal, Inga Schneider
Tenor: Jon Etxabe Arzuaga, Jelle Leistra, Diederik Rooker
Bass: Jan Douwes, Angus van Grevenbroek, Johan Vermeer
CREDITS:
Words by Rabi‘a al-‘Adawiyyah
English translation by Dr. Tim Winter
Music: Traditional Andalusian
Maqām: Nahāwand
Sami Yusuf & Ensemble:
Sami Yusuf: Vocal
Ömer Avci: Bendir
Eyüpcan Açikpazu: Ney
Hasan Hekimoglu: Oud
Onur Cicin: Qanun
Guo Gan: Erhu
Seyyed Mohammad Jaberi: Daf
Huseyin Can Pala: Baglama
Mahyar Toreihi: Santoor
Jon Lawton: Guitar
Cappella Amsterdam:
Soprano: Sanda Audere, Elisabeth Blom, Marijke van der Harst
Alto: Hebe de Champeaux, Irene Sorozabal, Inga Schneider
Tenor: Jon Etxabe Arzuaga, Jelle Leistra, Diederik Rooker
Bass: Jan Douwes, Angus van Grevenbroek, Johan Vermeer
Production: Francesca Thompson
مشاركة
I Only Knew Love (Live at the Holland Festival) – Sami Yusuf
‘The 99 Names’ is an evocative meditation on the divine Names so familiar to Muslims throughout the world.
And just as sacred chants of other mystical traditions resonate beyond the borders of
their particular paths, the mesmerising sound of this single guides any who
listen to a mindful state of heightened awareness. Its simple, chant-like melody is graced
by celestial backing vocals and dazzling percussion.
The immense significance of the profound secrets and wisdom in the 99 Names* can never be overstated.
Each one is a key that unlocks a mystery. While scholars and sages and poets
have plumbed their infinite depths for centuries, still the true fullness of their
inner meaning waits to be revealed within the individual heart.
* The Names in this recording number 98 with Allah as the 99th Name.
CREDITS
Performed, Composed & Arranged by Sami Yusuf
Words: Traditional
‘The 99 Names’ is an evocative meditation on the divine Names so familiar to Muslims throughout the world.
And just as sacred chants of other mystical traditions resonate beyond the borders of
their particular paths, the mesmerising sound of this single guides any who
listen to a mindful state of heightened awareness. Its simple, chant-like melody is graced
by celestial backing vocals and dazzling percussion.
The immense significance of the profound secrets and wisdom in the 99 Names* can never be overstated.
Each one is a key that unlocks a mystery. While scholars and sages and poets
have plumbed their infinite depths for centuries, still the true fullness of their
inner meaning waits to be revealed within the individual heart.
* The Names in this recording number 98 with Allah as the 99th Name.
CREDITS
Performed, Composed & Arranged by Sami Yusuf
Words: Traditional
When my head is down
And my wounds go deep
I could still go on
If you’re there for me
Losing the crown
Would only keep me grounded
I know the fall
Could only keep me humble
Losing it all
Would only leave me grateful
I could take it
I would not break
If you’re there for me
Solid ground for me
In a life before
Many years were bleak
But the highs were born
From the lows I’ve seen
Losing the crown
Would only keep me grounded
I know the fall
Could only keep me humble
Losing it all
Would only leave me grateful
I could take it
I would not break
If you’re there for me
Solid ground for me
If you’re there for me
My gravity
So come on keep me grounded
Keep me on my toes
When I’m losing my head
Keep me grounded
Come on keep me humble
Let me lose control
As long as you’re there with me
I could free fall,
Losing the crown
Would only keep me grounded
I know the fall
Could only keep me humble
Losing it all
Would only leave me grateful
I could take it
I would not break
If you’re there for me
Solid ground for me
If you’re there for me
Solid ground for me
When my head is down
And my wounds go deep
I could still go on
If you’re there for me
Losing the crown
Would only keep me grounded
I know the fall
Could only keep me humble
Losing it all
Would only leave me grateful
I could take it
I would not break
If you’re there for me
Solid ground for me
In a life before
Many years were bleak
But the highs were born
From the lows I’ve seen
Losing the crown
Would only keep me grounded
I know the fall
Could only keep me humble
Losing it all
Would only leave me grateful
I could take it
I would not break
If you’re there for me
Solid ground for me
If you’re there for me
My gravity
So come on keep me grounded
Keep me on my toes
When I’m losing my head
Keep me grounded
Come on keep me humble
Let me lose control
As long as you’re there with me
I could free fall,
Losing the crown
Would only keep me grounded
I know the fall
Could only keep me humble
Losing it all
Would only leave me grateful
I could take it
I would not break
If you’re there for me
Solid ground for me
If you’re there for me
Solid ground for me
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
Can we not see how the planets look like diamonds in the sky?
And everything on earth was created for you and I
And can we not see that man is merely waiting
For the final day to arrive, to arrive
Do we feel a deeper meaning to it all?
And in our creation there are no flaws
And we’re trying to control something we can’t explain
Or we wander around blindly in the dark without an aim
Do we think it’s all a game?
La Ilaha Illa Allah
Muhammadun Rasool Allah
There’s no God but Allah
And Muhammad is the messenger of Allah
And do we think the truth is no longer clear to see?
And the simple things are left behind
Like smiling at your fellow man
Or looking up at the velvet sky
And sometimes it makes me wonder why we’re all still here
Can we not see how the planets look like diamonds in the sky?
And everything on earth was created for you and I
And can we not see that man is merely waiting
For the final day to arrive, to arrive
Do we feel a deeper meaning to it all?
And in our creation there are no flaws
And we’re trying to control something we can’t explain
Or we wander around blindly in the dark without an aim
Do we think it’s all a game?
La Ilaha Illa Allah
Muhammadun Rasool Allah
There’s no God but Allah
And Muhammad is the messenger of Allah
And do we think the truth is no longer clear to see?
And the simple things are left behind
Like smiling at your fellow man
Or looking up at the velvet sky
And sometimes it makes me wonder why we’re all still here
يا من أتيت فزدت حبنا
(O you who came and increased our love)
أسعدتنا و جمعت شملنا
(Made us happy and brought us together)
أنت هدية من الله لنا
(You are God’s gift to us)
بعد انتظارنا لك طول السنة
(After we waited for you all year long)
فيك السرور و الهنا
(You bring joy and contentment)
حمدا لك يا ربنا
(Thank You Lord (for this blessing)
Eidun sa’eed (Happy Eid)
Let’s enjoy this happy day
Eidun mubarak (Blessed Eid)
Come on let’s celebrate!
(2)
Celebrate, let’ celebrate
Allah, Allah
Thank You for this day!
Music
Maher Zain:
Feeling so good, smiles and greetings everywhere
“Eidun mubarak” to everyone out there
Whole families they gather and celebrate
Today’s the day so come on no time to waste
Sometimes the world takes us so far
Though miles apart, today you’re in my heart
Eidun sa’eed (Happy Eid)
Let’s enjoy this happy day
Eidun mubarak (Blessed Eid)
Come on let’s celebrate!
(2)
Celebrate, let’s celebrate
Allah, Allah
Thank You for this day!
Music
إلهي, يا الله
إلهي, يا الله
إلهي, يا الله
Eidun sa’eed (Happy Eid)
Let’s enjoy this happy day
Eidun mubarak (Blessed Eid)
Come on let’s celebrate!
(2)
Eidun sa’eed (Happy Eid)
Let’s enjoy this happy day
Eidun mubarak (Blessed Eid)
Come on let’s celebrate!
(2)
Celebrate, let’s celebrate
Allah, Allah
Thank You for this day!
يا من أتيت فزدت حبنا
(O you who came and increased our love)
أسعدتنا و جمعت شملنا
(Made us happy and brought us together)
أنت هدية من الله لنا
(You are God’s gift to us)
بعد انتظارنا لك طول السنة
(After we waited for you all year long)
فيك السرور و الهنا
(You bring joy and contentment)
حمدا لك يا ربنا
(Thank You Lord (for this blessing)
Eidun sa’eed (Happy Eid)
Let’s enjoy this happy day
Eidun mubarak (Blessed Eid)
Come on let’s celebrate!
(2)
Celebrate, let’ celebrate
Allah, Allah
Thank You for this day!
Music
Maher Zain:
Feeling so good, smiles and greetings everywhere
“Eidun mubarak” to everyone out there
Whole families they gather and celebrate
Today’s the day so come on no time to waste
Sometimes the world takes us so far
Though miles apart, today you’re in my heart
Eidun sa’eed (Happy Eid)
Let’s enjoy this happy day
Eidun mubarak (Blessed Eid)
Come on let’s celebrate!
(2)
Celebrate, let’s celebrate
Allah, Allah
Thank You for this day!
Music
إلهي, يا الله
إلهي, يا الله
إلهي, يا الله
Eidun sa’eed (Happy Eid)
Let’s enjoy this happy day
Eidun mubarak (Blessed Eid)
Come on let’s celebrate!
(2)
Eidun sa’eed (Happy Eid)
Let’s enjoy this happy day
Eidun mubarak (Blessed Eid)
Come on let’s celebrate!
(2)
Celebrate, let’s celebrate
Allah, Allah
Thank You for this day!
Lyrics By [Arabic & English Lyrics] – Bara Kherigi
Lyrics By [Hindi Lyrics] – Ustadh Mehboob
Lyrics By [Turkish Lyrics] – Ustadh Firooz
Music By – Afghani Folkore*
—
Lyrics:
O Allah the Almighty
Protect me and guide me
To your love and mercy
Ya Allah don’t deprive me
From beholding your beauty
O my Lord accept this plea
حسبي ربي جل الله
ما في قلبي غير الله
Wo tanha kaun hai
Badshah wo kaun hai
Meherban wo kaun hai
Kya unchi shan hai
Uskey sab nishan hai
Sab dilon ki jan hai
Affeder günahı
Alemin padişahı
Yüreklerin felahı
İşit Allah derdimi bu ahlarımı
Rahmeyle bağışla günahlarimi
Hayır eyle hem akşam hem sabahlarımı
يا رب العالمين
صل على طه الأمين
في كل وقت وحين
املأ قلبي باليقين
ثبتني على هذا الدين
و اغفر لي والمسلمين
Lyrics By [Arabic & English Lyrics] – Bara Kherigi
Lyrics By [Hindi Lyrics] – Ustadh Mehboob
Lyrics By [Turkish Lyrics] – Ustadh Firooz
Music By – Afghani Folkore*
—
Lyrics:
O Allah the Almighty
Protect me and guide me
To your love and mercy
Ya Allah don’t deprive me
From beholding your beauty
O my Lord accept this plea
حسبي ربي جل الله
ما في قلبي غير الله
Wo tanha kaun hai
Badshah wo kaun hai
Meherban wo kaun hai
Kya unchi shan hai
Uskey sab nishan hai
Sab dilon ki jan hai
Affeder günahı
Alemin padişahı
Yüreklerin felahı
İşit Allah derdimi bu ahlarımı
Rahmeyle bağışla günahlarimi
Hayır eyle hem akşam hem sabahlarımı
يا رب العالمين
صل على طه الأمين
في كل وقت وحين
املأ قلبي باليقين
ثبتني على هذا الدين
و اغفر لي والمسلمين