Howa Ahmad

Osmanli Naksibendi Zikr led by Seyh Lokman Effendi

naksibendi.us

La Ilaha IlAllah Zikr- 16 Rabiul Awwal 1443

Qaseeda Burdah-shaykh haroon

Ya Imam Rusli

Mustafa Jane Rahmat- with English

This album has been a long time coming. It showcases a very specific form of Islamic devotional singing from South Asia / The Indian Subcontinent, commonly referred to as “Na’at”, literally “description” in the Arabic origin of the word, and specifically in praise of The Prophet (ﷺ). Most of the more commonly spoken languages in this region have a na’at tradition – Punjabi, Urdu, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, and others. For this album, I’ve selected a few from my most favourite Urdu ones that I’ve heard and sung growing up. (There’s more than a few that I’ve deferred for future releases.)

For those who are new to the Na’at genre, it comprises of poems recited in solo acapella, without any dependence as such on any accompanying percussion or backup vocals. This is a difficult genre to excel in – there’s nothing whatsoever for the vocals to hide behind, and it takes a certain amount of fearlessness to do this live. Many talented and accomplished contemporary reciters have experimented in recent years by adding a vocal chanting percussion, but I wanted to go totally old school with this rendition.


DEDICATIONS:
I’m specifically dedicating this album to first to the elders in my family – both sets of my late grandparents, and both sets of my wife’s late grandparents. My wife’s grandmother, Nani Ammi, was the most recent to pass away from among our grandparents. Whenever we would visit her, after our meals, she would make the entire family go silent (all 536 of them!), sit me down by her knees, and announce, “Everyone will be silent now! My son will recite some na’at!” I now make it a habit to recite a na’at every time I visit her grave in Sheffield UK, and have hope in my Lord’s generosity that He allows her to hear it.

This album is also dedicated to my parents and to my parents-in-law, who have always appreciated these na’ats every time I’ve recited them in their presence.

And lastly, this album is also dedicated to our dear recently departed sister, Sr. Parween Baksh, who would often request these Urdu recitations whenever we would visit her home and would enjoy them greatly.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Many thanks go to my wife, Dr. Bano Murtuja, who had been encouraging me for over a decade to record and release a na’at album. She was also instrumental in the actual recording process by being my soundboard and director in the studio. Like many of my professional achievements, this wouldn’t have happened without her involvement and encouragement.

Thanks are also due to my dear friend Mohamed Adel Rassoul, who snapped the picture on the cover art when we visited the Best Of Creation (ﷺ) in March of 2022, and to my producer in Toronto, Norm Sabourin, who did an amazing job with the final production, creating just the right ambience for a sound that’s entrancing, contemplative, and sacred.

All album credits, lyrics, and translations, will insha’Allah be posted on the Discography page when this album becomes publicly available on Monday, Dec 12, 2022.


Please recite the Fatiha** and send prayers on the Beloved Messenger (ﷺ) on behalf of everyone who has worked to bring this song to you.

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** The first chapter of the Holy Qur’an

Dayāré Mustafā

Kyā Khabar (Who Knew?)

Kyā Khabar Kyā Sazā (Who Knew) - Nader Khan - Dayāré Mustafā

Madiné Kī Galiyāń

Madiné Kī Galīyān (Madinan Streets) - Nader Khan - Dayāré Mustafā

The British Muslim Song website has a growing collection of beautiful songs and sounds from the rich but little-known heritage of British Islam. As well as timeless classics from the age of Sheikh Abdullah Quilliam, and several new arrangements written in the same spirit, you can enjoy a unique cross-cultural experiment: great songs written in English to ancient and much-loved Rumelian and Anatolian melodies. Whether you are a music teacher, an entertainer, or simply a lover of beautiful sounds, we hope you enjoy your journey through this fascinating world.

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The Muslims Refuge

7th April 2012:: A clip from the recent performance at "Creativity & The Spiritual Path - Kuala Lampur", which was held at the Islamic Museum of Malaysia.

This is a work in progress.  The lyrics were composed by Shaykh Muhammad Adeyinka Mendes from Atlanta, Georgia.

Zikr & Blues -- Nader Khan at the Islamic Museum in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia

مافي الوجود ولا في الكون من احد

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1. Compassionate or sorrowful.
2. Causing or apt to cause sorrow or pity.
3. Feeling remorse or self-reproach.

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A Pardon–Plea For The Ruthful

Nader Khan (नादेर खान / نادر خان) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, recording artist, producer, arts educator, and musicologist, with a specific focus on traditional and contemporary Islamic devotional/Sufi music. Over the last 25 years, he has toured and performed across the world (Canada, United States, Mexico, South Africa, United Kingdom, Norway, Guyana, Trinidad, Mexico, Australia, Malaysia, and Singapore), in solo performances, and on tours with other internationally renowned artists. Nader has also spearheaded various social justice initiatives that promote local and international relief efforts through Islamic devotional music, arts, and youth engagement.

Nader is also an executive producer for STORIES FROM THE SEERAH, a new podcast covering the entire Seerah of The Prophet (ﷺ) in a rarely-experienced level of detail, expertly narrated by the renowned Seerah teacher, Dr. Bano Murtuja. It’s designed for 6-15 year olds, but people of all ages are getting hooked on it. Subscribe today at http://StoriesFromTheSeerah.SuperCast.com.

To book Nader, individually or with the Blacksmiths, or to get more information about his albums, performances, workshops and upcoming projects, email Bano@naderkhan.com.

Zikr & Blues -- Nader Khan at the Islamic Museum in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia

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