A journey in devotion
The Express Tribune traces the evolution of Naat as a devotional art form from humble beginnings to popular mainstream
Naat reciter Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi. PHOTO: FILE
KARACHI:
Unconditional love and uncompromised respect for the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) is the most defining element of the Muslim psyche. That sense of attachment and reverence is so deep and powerful that it emotionally defines the Muslim identity and provides the building blocks for Islamic ideology. It is this underpinning theory that makes Iqbal end his marvellous poem Jawab-e-Shikwah with this couplet where God tells the people that “Ki Muhammad Se Wafa Toone To Hum Tere Hain”. Roughly translating to: If you show faithfulness toward Muhammad, then We are yours.
The pop star has released his own rendition of the extremely popular naat Balaghal Ula Bi Kamaalihi .
Ramazan is a special time in Pakistan and with the iftars, colours and blessings, we also get a host of new rhythms to listen to. Ali Zafar, the pop star and actor who s actively engaging his audiences all year round, has now released his own version of the hit naat and qawwali Balaghal Ula Bi Kamaalihi .
The singer made the announcement on his social media, saying I hope it gives you the peace while listening to it that it brought to my heart while rendering it . He also uploaded an anticipatory post a day prior, saying I can t express the feeling while recording this.
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Photo: Instagram/Bilal Maqsood
Musician Bilal Maqsood has shared a heartfelt note detailing his first meeting with the late Qawwal Amjad Sabri.
âWe had the privilege of working with this amazing artist and human,â he wrote, sharing a photo of former band Strings with Amjad on the sets of Coke Studio. âHe was always full of life and energy.â
Photo: Instagram/Bilal Maqsood
Maqsood remembers the late Qawwal from his time in Coke Studio season 9
Ramazan 16 marked five years since revered Qawwal Amjad Sabri, 45, died in Karachi.
Sabri was traveling by a car from his home in Liaquatabad to a television studio when a motorcycle pulled up alongside his vehicle. The attackers on the motorcycle opened fire, killing one of Pakistan’s most loved Qawwals and Naat Khawans on June 22, 2016.
The incident saw the nation descend into sorrow, as his fans, family and fraternity members took to social media to express their disbelief.
Five years later, some of these people are still remembering Sabri, and making sure his essence is never forgotten. One of them, of course, is his daughter Hoorain Amjad Sabri, and the other, is singer Bilal Maqsood, both of whom penned a note for the late legend on their Instagram yesterday.