A Journey To Meet The Beloved ﷺ
Nasheed lyrics: Sayyid Muhammad Mahdi al-Rawwas al-Rifa’i
Solo lyrics: Shaykh Muhammad Al-Yaqoubi

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BACKGROUND

Passed down over generations as a traditional melody from Maqam Jiharkah (and less frequently, 'Ajam), the great saint and poet, Sayyid Muhammad Mahdi Al-Rawwās Al-Rifā'i (d. 1870), takes the ardent traveller on a journey to meet the Beloved ﷺ. As he gets closer, his yearning increases until he arrives at his  destination - the Illuminated city of Al-Madinah, may peace be upon it's dwellers.

The composition begins with a solo from the marvellous takhmīs of Imām Al-Suhrawardi's famous poem "Abadan Tahinnu Ilaykum Al-Awrah'' by Shaykh Muhammad Al-Yaqoubi.

Ya Hadi Al-Rukban follows the poetic metre Baḥr al-Baṣīṭ, represented by the mnemonic mustaf'ilun-fā'ilun-mustaf'ilun-fā'ilun (مُسْتَفْعِلُنْ فَاعِلُنْ مُسْتَفْعِلُنْ فَاعِلُنْ), and a rhythm called Jammālah (الجَمّالَة) - 4/4 - which itself comes from the meaning of those who ride camels. It stirs the emotions of the the traveller, bringing him closer to his ultimate destination.

CREDITS

Solo tunes: Ustadh Samir al-Nashar (Syria/Jordan)

Drum and Riqq: Ustadh Jamal Saqqa (Syria/UK)

Oud: Tihami Belhawat (Morocco)

Flute: Zakariyyah Wasif (Morocco)

Video Production: @SKDesigns


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Ya Hadi Al-Rukban - يا حادي الركبان

The Travellers (referred to as 'Al-Musafirun' in Arabic) are an emerging UK based Band; founded under the patronage of His Eminence, the Erudite Scholar and Guide, Shaykh Muhammad Al-Yaqoubi.

Since its inception in 2008, the main focus of the group has been on learning and reviving traditional Islamic Poems and Songs (known as 'Qasaid' in Arabic).

Furthermore; a key goal of the group is to bring to the West, traditional Islamic poems and melodies which have been passed down generations over many centuries. Traditional Islamic Poetry epitomises love for Allah Almighty and His Beloved Messenger, Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon Him.

In pursuit of achieving their vision, the group have travelled to Morocco to accompany and learn under the guidance of al-Hajj Muhammad Bennis, a master of Islamic music and leading figure of Moroccan traditional singing.

The name; The Travellers - Al Musafirun, embodies the ethos of every Muslims journey to reach, Allah Almighty. A journey, made blessed through the constant praise and love of Allah Almighty and of His beloved, Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him.

May Allah Almighty accept the intention and effort of The Travellers - Al Musafirun and make them a source of guidance for others to become closer to this beautiful religion of Islam.

Servants of the Prophet’s Threshold: The Travellers - Al Musafirun.

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