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.