Presented by Simurgh
The old form of this Qasida/Kalaam has been recited in Chitral, Gilgit Baltistan and Central Asian countries for centuries as part of their spiritual practice. This is an Artistic presentation by Irfan Ali Taj to pay a tribute to this beautiful kalaam (mystical poetry), with the hope that this may inspire the youth and future generations to seek wisdom through music and the arts; eventually through the books which are treasures yet to be explored, all around us.
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Credits:
Produced by Irfan Ali Taj
Written by Imam Abd Al Salam
Vocal Arrangement by Irfan Ali Taj
Arrangement by Irfan Ali Taj
Recorded at A for Aleph & Bonafide Studios
Mixing/Mastering Engr. Saad Dada
Recording Engr. Irfan Ali Taj
Artwork: Sanaullah Sani
MUSICIANS
Bass: Anas Alam Khan
Bass Solo: Saif Abbas Rizwan
Guitars: Saad Dada
Drums: Ajay Harri
Duff/Djembe: Abdul Aziz Kazi
Keys/Synths: Mubashir Admani
Sarangi: Gul Muhammad
Rabab/Vocals/Harmonies: Irfan Ali Taj
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- Mohsin Ali Khan
- Nooruddin Jalal
- Falak Naz Taj
- Laila Naz Taj
- Amjad Nadir Taj
- Muntazir Ali Baba
- Kerry Utting
- Umair Dar
- Varqa Fareed
- Faran P
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ENGLISH TRANSLATION
I am Abd Al Salam
but if I am Unhappy with this company
I will leave this assembly
And return to its once more
If you desire that I open upon you
the vision of the door of (Divine) secrets,
Become a disciple of my heart
in the school of (Authoritative) instruction.
If you desire to see my face
open wide you inner eye,
For the outer eye sees nothing
but my timeworn body.
If you desire to know me
know your self first,
For I know those
Who know me.
While I resemble a drop
that has come out from the sea,
if you recognise the drop
you'll know that I am the sea
(Translate from Persian by Muntazir Ali Baba )
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