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Mawal Na'am Sara

by Ahmad Al Nufais

Album: Singles

Duration: 1:42

Maqam: SabaGenre: nasheed, qasida, madih, munshidYear: 2020Type: nasheedComposer: Ahmad Al Nufais

Story & Cultural Context

This track is a 'Mawal' (vocal improvisation) featuring verses from the famous 'Al-Burda' poem by Imam Al-Busiri. It was originally shared as a social media clip (Snapchat) showcasing Al Nufais's vocal prowess in the Saba maqam before being archived in digital collections.

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Mawal Na'am Sara

Mawal Na'am Sara

Singles 1:42 2020
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MaqamSaba
Genre
nasheedNasheed · Arabic نشيدA devotional Islamic song. Traditionally sung by voice or with a frame drum; many modern ones add instruments.Browse →Glossary →qasidaQasida · Arabic قصيدةA long classical Arabic poem; in devotional music, one sung in praise or supplication (e.g. the Burdah).Browse →Glossary →madihMadih · Arabic مديحPraise poetry sung for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.Browse →Glossary →munshidMunshid · Arabic منشدThe singer of nasheeds. "Inshad" is the act of performing them.Browse →Glossary →

Credits

ComposerAhmad Al Nufais
LyricistImam Al-Busiri

Story & Cultural Context

This track is a 'Mawal' (vocal improvisation) featuring verses from the famous 'Al-Burda' poem by Imam Al-Busiri. It was originally shared as a social media clip (Snapchat) showcasing Al Nufais's…

Titles in Other Languages

العربيةموال نعم سرى طيف من أهوى
EnglishMawal: Yes, a Vision of the One I Love Passed By

Lyrics

نعم سار الطيف من أهوى فأرقني والحب يعترض اللذات بالألمين نعم يا لائمي في الهوى العذري معاذرتان مني إليك ولو أنصفت لم تلوم محط النصح لكن لست أسمعه إن المحب عن العذال في صممين لولا الهوى لم ترق دمعا على طللين ولا أرق تلى ذكر البان والعلمين