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Mawal: Taraqtu Bab Al-Raja

by Mostafa Atef

Album: Singles

Duration: 2:46

Maqam: SabaGenre: nasheed, munshid, madih, ibtihal, spiritualYear: 2024Type: nasheedComposer: Traditional / Mostafa Atef

Story & Cultural Context

This track is a modern rendition of a classical poem attributed to Imam Al-Shafi'i, focusing on themes of repentance and seeking refuge in God. Mostafa Atef performs it in a 'Mawal' style, which emphasizes vocal improvisation and emotional delivery within the Saba maqam.

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Mawal: Taraqtu Bab Al-Raja

Mawal: Taraqtu Bab Al-Raja

Singles 2:46 2024
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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 →munshidMunshid · Arabic منشدThe singer of nasheeds. "Inshad" is the act of performing them.Browse →Glossary →madihMadih · Arabic مديحPraise poetry sung for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.Browse →Glossary →ibtihalspiritual
Instruments
stringspercussion

Credits

ComposerTraditional / Mostafa Atef
LyricistImam Al-Shafi'i
ArrangementAhmed Adel
ProducerMostafa Atef
LabelMostafa Atef Official

Story & Cultural Context

This track is a modern rendition of a classical poem attributed to Imam Al-Shafi'i, focusing on themes of repentance and seeking refuge in God. Mostafa Atef performs it in a 'Mawal' style, which…

Titles in Other Languages

العربيةموال: طرقت باب الرجاء
EnglishMawal: Taraqtu Baba Al-Raja
TürkçeMevval: Umut Kapısını Çaldım

Lyrics

طرقت باب الرجاء والناس قد رقود وبت أشكو إلى مولاي ما أجد فقلت يا سيدي فقلت يا سيدي يا من عليك لكشف الضر أعتمد طرقت باب الرجاء والناس قد رقود وبت أشكو إلى مولاي ما أجد فقلت يا سيدي فقلت يا سيدي يا من عليك لكشف الضر أعتمد