Maqam: RastGenre: nasheed, madih, qasida, munshidYear: 2017Type: nasheedComposer: Traditional / Folklore
Story & Cultural Context
This is a live performance of the famous poem 'Qamarun' (The Moon) during a massive student reception for Mostafa Atef at Tanta University. The song praises the Prophet Muhammad and became Atef's signature track, gaining viral popularity across the Muslim world.
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MaqamRast
Genre
nasheedNasheed · Arabic نشيدA devotional Islamic song. Traditionally sung by voice or with a frame drum; many modern ones add instruments.Browse →Glossary →madihMadih · Arabic مديحPraise poetry sung for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.Browse →Glossary →qasidaQasida · Arabic قصيدةA long classical Arabic poem; in devotional music, one sung in praise or supplication (e.g. the Burdah).Browse →Glossary →munshidMunshid · Arabic منشدThe singer of nasheeds. "Inshad" is the act of performing them.Browse →Glossary →
Instruments
percussionduff
Credits
ComposerTraditional / Folklore
LyricistTraditional / Imam al-Busiri (attributed)
ArrangementSherif Mostafa
ProducerMostafa Atef Office
Story & Cultural Context
This is a live performance of the famous poem 'Qamarun' (The Moon) during a massive student reception for Mostafa Atef at Tanta University. The song praises the Prophet Muhammad and became Atef's…
Titles in Other Languages
العربيةقمرٌ - استقبال رائع لمصطفي عاطف بجامعة طنطا
EnglishQamarun - Live at Tanta University
TürkçeAy Gibidir (Qamarun)