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Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum

January 13, 2009

Peace, one and all…

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Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum (‘O Living One!  O Self-Subsisting One!’) is one of my favourite qawwali songs.  For those unfamiliar, this is a song in praise of God.  Here is a beautiful three-part rendition by the world famous Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.  The lyrics are available, as is an English translation.

Enjoy and may Allah bless all who pass by.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Ma’as salama,
Abdur Rahman

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This entry was posted on January 13, 2009 at 3:12 pm and is filed under God's Beautiful Names, Qawwali.

5 Responses to “Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum”

  1. Jaya Gibson Says:

    February 3, 2009 at 2:21 pm

    I really enjoy his music. I came across him when I was in India a few years ago. Do you like the Sabri Brothers? One of my favourites is Ya Mustapha which I came across by accident when I saw one of the designs for their CD’s in a design magazine.

  2. Abdur Rahman Says:

    February 3, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    Hi Jaya,

    Welcome to my online home. Yes, I love the Sabri brothers. Ya Mustapha is a favourite of mine too. Is it the CD with the leaf inscribed with Arabic calligraphy?

  3. Abdur Rahman Says:

    February 3, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    If you search in the back pages, you’ll find more Sabri bros. qawwals.

  4. Poonam Says:

    September 10, 2009 at 10:23 am

    Very beautiful meaning this qawwali has! :)

    Thank you very much for giving the links of its lyrics and translation..

  5. Abdur Rahman Says:

    September 19, 2009 at 12:58 pm

    Salams Poonam,

    It is a very beautiful qawwal. Allah!


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