A few days have passed and now after grasping a hold of reality, I am able to write my expression of sadness. A sad and tragic loss to the lovers of Ahlulbayt (A.S).
Amjad Sabri, known more widely as the Qawwal legend of Pakistan, but more importantly a lover of Ahlulbayt (A.S). He was someone who shared true love with a genuine heart!
He belonged to a sufi family, however his love and respect for the Ahlulbayt (A.S) was remarkable!
His beautiful recitations of "Bhar de Jholi meri ya Mohammad.." (send infinite blessings my way, Oh Mohammad) mesmerize you without any presence of music as well! It was a zikr read by his father first in the form of a Qawwali (A musical expression of religious beliefs), however it became more known as a manqabat and was often recited without music in happy gatherings and prayers!
His other prayer that rings in my ears all the time is "Karam maangta hun, Ataa maangta hun, Ilaahi mein tujhe se, dua maangta hun..."(I seek mercy, i seek blessings, oh Allah SWT i pray to You, oh Almighty!")... these words often ring in our minds when we talk about Amjad Sabri. The honesty and truth in his voice would cause jitters.
I had the privilege to meet him briefly one time. He was a very humble, down to earth person who knew what reality and performance is! Meeting him in person, he was very respectful, humble and comic. Yet once he got on stage, his persona was felt across the room as the strongest voice and personality around!
As an entertainer for millions across the world, he had to cater to various groups in his choice of songs etc. when he performed internationally, so we could not really hear the true spirit of his Qawwalis unfortunately when he performed here live! But the moment he uttered his love for Ahlulbayt (A.S), the room just filled with love, respect, devotion and excitement!
It is sad that he was tragically killed in Karachi just last week (16th of Ramadhan). He may be gone now, but he will forever live in our hearts as a very loving, caring person. I pray to Allah SWT that the individuals who committed this cowardly act be caught and brought to justice. I pray for his 5 little children and his wife and mother! Oh Allah give them the sabr (patience) to bear this loss!
There will be no other Amjad Sabri, but I hope his love for Ahlulbyat (A.S) gets him a high place in Jannah. He will be missed by all....
Amjad Sabri, known more widely as the Qawwal legend of Pakistan, but more importantly a lover of Ahlulbayt (A.S). He was someone who shared true love with a genuine heart!
He belonged to a sufi family, however his love and respect for the Ahlulbayt (A.S) was remarkable!
His beautiful recitations of "Bhar de Jholi meri ya Mohammad.." (send infinite blessings my way, Oh Mohammad) mesmerize you without any presence of music as well! It was a zikr read by his father first in the form of a Qawwali (A musical expression of religious beliefs), however it became more known as a manqabat and was often recited without music in happy gatherings and prayers!
His other prayer that rings in my ears all the time is "Karam maangta hun, Ataa maangta hun, Ilaahi mein tujhe se, dua maangta hun..."(I seek mercy, i seek blessings, oh Allah SWT i pray to You, oh Almighty!")... these words often ring in our minds when we talk about Amjad Sabri. The honesty and truth in his voice would cause jitters.
I had the privilege to meet him briefly one time. He was a very humble, down to earth person who knew what reality and performance is! Meeting him in person, he was very respectful, humble and comic. Yet once he got on stage, his persona was felt across the room as the strongest voice and personality around!
As an entertainer for millions across the world, he had to cater to various groups in his choice of songs etc. when he performed internationally, so we could not really hear the true spirit of his Qawwalis unfortunately when he performed here live! But the moment he uttered his love for Ahlulbayt (A.S), the room just filled with love, respect, devotion and excitement!
It is sad that he was tragically killed in Karachi just last week (16th of Ramadhan). He may be gone now, but he will forever live in our hearts as a very loving, caring person. I pray to Allah SWT that the individuals who committed this cowardly act be caught and brought to justice. I pray for his 5 little children and his wife and mother! Oh Allah give them the sabr (patience) to bear this loss!
There will be no other Amjad Sabri, but I hope his love for Ahlulbyat (A.S) gets him a high place in Jannah. He will be missed by all....
