Raqeeb Se

Mujh se pehli si muhabbat

Besides their message of love and harmony, Shah’s poetry and music compositions have always been popular among Sindh’s old and young.

The tradition of Faqirs singing at the shrine is 300-year old. They sing Shah’s verses to the accompaniment of Tambooro (a variation of an Arabic stringed instrument, invented by Shah Latif) almost round the clock.

There are 80 Faqirs who sing in 14 groups with each group assigned a day or a night.

A singing session usually starts with Sur Kalyan, opening chapter of Shah jo Risalo, the anthology of Shah Latif, flowed by other Surs, according to time of the day and season.

In monsoon, Sur Sarang (the rain raga) is sung and on the 14th night of a lunar month, Sur Khambhat is sung. Shah addresses moon in Sur Khambhat as he praises the beauty of his beloved and narrates the pain of separation.

In the middle of the session comes Sur Suhni with a particular prayer called Suhni ji Dua.

The popular Sur Rano is sung at late night and the session comes ends with Sur Marui early in the morning.

Sur Sasui Abri - Faqirs of Bhitshah

It is an Inspirational work to Understand the poetry content through music 
Read by Zia Mohyeddin
Arrange by Aneel Tahir Azad with Rengade

Hasan Kuzah Gar (Music Arranged By Anil Tahir Azad) Studio Mix

Mose Bol Ya Na Bol- Farid Ayaz & Abu Muhammad Live At Delhi

kis tarah aaye ga qarar ustad shafqat ali khan.mp3

This was performed at T2F, and it is an absolutely beautiful rendition. It is very different from the old one as they are many new giraahs.  
Here is a video link: https://vimeo.com/150773092

Ishq Mein Tere Koh-e-Gham - Subhan Nizami (New Rendition)

Faiz Ahmed Faiz

Nagma by Aashiq Nizamani.m4a

Utth Fareeda suttiya, te jharoo dai Maseet 
Tuu'n sutta Rabb jaagda, teri daaday naal pareet 

Rabba meray haal da mehram tuu’n

Andar tuu'n hai, baahar tuu'n hai
Roam roam vich tuu’n

Tuu'n hai taana, tuu'n hai baana 
Mera sab kujh tuu’n


A time of test undeniably calls for exercising restraint and recognising your insignificance in front of the Ultimate - the Creator. 
One who created this test to start with, but also One who cares for, and is there for All creation.

“Rabba! You know best what lies within this imperfect heart and mind. Forgive me for my mis-thinkings and my misdoings. And guide me towards becoming a better version of myself. I know I can always depend on you 🤲🏽”

Here is an excerpt from Shah Hussain’s beautiful Kalaam, originally sung by Hamid Ali Bela. Truly one of my most favourite pieces.

This is a humble effort to express what resonates so deeply within this little heart.

Title: Rabba Meray Haal Da Mehram Tuu’n

Sufi Kalaam of Shah Hussain (Dohra from Kalaam of Ghulam Fareed) originally sung by Hamid Ali Bela 

Vocals and Guitars: Ali Hamza
Sitar, Music Arrangement and Post Production: Rakae Jamil
Image: Areeba Zubairi

Hasan Kuzah Gar (Music Arranged By Anil Tahir Azad) Studio Mix

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