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was a true lover of God, life and all that’s good,” said Arieb Azhar, another popular Sufi musician.

NEW QAWALI 2016 TV

Sabri had been named in a blasphemy case brought by a conservative lawyer over a TV performance of one of his songs two years ago, a potentially serious allegation because the offence can carry the death penalty in Pakistan.Ĭolleagues and fans denounced the Taliban for targeting a man who devoted his life and work to religion. Qawwalis have long been criticised by the Taliban and other hardline groups that reject all music as un-Islamic, and particularly object to those songs which focus on the life of the prophet Muhammad. “Whenever something like this happens, you are a step closer to being a Wahhabi-Salafist wasteland.” “These attacks have a chilling effect on the pluralism and diversity of religious practice and cultural expression in this part of the world. The murder of a popular singer from a famous and well-loved musical dynasty was a clear warning to others trying to celebrate and preserve Pakistan’s indigenous traditions, warned human rights activist Ali Dayan Hasan.

Dozens of sites have been targeted in attacks, including a 2010 suicide bombing at one of Pakistan’s most popular shrines. Photograph: Asif Hassan/AFP/Gettyīut both the music, and the shrines at which it is often performed, have long been a target for religious conservatives who shun all forms of music and consider the shrines unorthodox. Known as Qawwalis, steeped in mysticism and sometimes based on mystic poetry, they are a key part of the spiritual life of millions of Muslims across south Asia and enjoyed by wider audiences of many faiths.Ī bullet-riddled car in the Liaqatabad area of Karachi, after the gun attack on Amjad Sabri. The songs Sabri performed are part of a Sufi tradition dating back to the 13th century. The attack happened a day after a homeopathic doctor from the Ahmadi minority was killed in the same city, and two days after masked men seized the son of a top provincial judge, fuelling concerns about violence and extremism in Pakistan’s economic capital.

A relative travelling with the musician was injured but survived.Ī spokesman for the Pakistani Taliban, Qari Saifullah Mehsud, claimed responsibility for the killing and said Sabri was targeted because the group considered his music blasphemous, local media reported. This signature tune of Sabri deeply reiterates mysticism in prayer and will make you feel attached to the Almighty.One of Pakistan’s most famous and respected musicians, celebrated for devotional songs from a centuries-old mystic tradition, has been shot dead by Taliban gunmen in Karachi.Īmjad Sabri, 45, was shot by two men on a motorbike as he drove through a congested area of the port city on Wednesday, Allah Dino Khawaja, the regional police chief, told Reuters. This Naat penned by Shaykh Saad and sung by Amjad Sahab will transport you to the heavens and make you put it on repeat mode. Yet another love piece for Chishti, the qawwali is bound to put you in a trance with its spiritual power and aura. You will be in awe of Sabri’s versatility in this one.Īn ode to Hazrat Khwaja Moeenudin Chishti, this Qawwali is the anthem of the poor and Sabri has done utter justice to it! Sabri has truly mastered Amir Khusro‘s kalaam and delivers its linguistic beauty at its best. This is a must listen musical epic that sings praises of Muhammad (PBUH) and devotion towards his incomparable, lovable being. This great and soothing Qawwali in Sabri’s deep, intense voice paints a beautiful picture of love and yearning for the Divine! The chant of “ baaraat chali haidar ki rehmat ke saaye saaye“ gives sweet pleasure and brings a smile to everyone’s face, making one’s heart flutter with joy and ecstasy. No matter how many times you listen to this emotive Qawwali, it always seems better and more powerful than the previous time.

Probably the most loved tune of Sabri brothers across the subcontinent, the enthralling qawwali will manifold the true love of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in you. Let us remember the humble classical guru through his notable work and what he enjoyed the most- Qawwalis! Check out some of the most beautiful and memorable renditions of mystic poetry by Amjad Sabri that are no less than a mighty contribution to Asia’s sufi art and poetry. Successfully leaving his mark across generations, Sabri’s rich baritone voice will continue to inspire millions of souls all over the world. Undoubtedly, the spiritual singer will forever stay in the hearts of his fans. The singing sensation was assassinated in a gun attack in Karachi on June 23rd, 2016. Pakistan’s legendary Qawwali maestro, Amjad Sabri might have departed from the world but he left behind an entire lifetime worth of soulful music.