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Abki ala syam

by Ai Khodijah

Album: Singles

Duration: 4:06

Maqam: SabaGenre: nasheed, qasida, sholawatYear: 2020Type: nasheedComposer: Traditional / Unknown

Story & Cultural Context

This is a cover of a classic qasida expressing sorrow and longing for the land of Sham (Syria), highlighting the humanitarian crisis and historical significance of the region. Ai Khodijah's version gained significant popularity within the Indonesian gambus and sholawat community for its emotive…

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Abki ala syam

Abki ala syam

Singles 4:06 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 →sholawatSholawat · Indonesian / Malay from Arabic صلواتIndonesian and Malay sung blessings on the Prophet ﷺ.Browse →Glossary →
Instruments
vocalpianostringspercussion

Credits

ComposerTraditional / Unknown
LyricistTraditional / Unknown
ArrangementTaufik Arifin
ProducerNissa Sabyan / El-Bom
LabelMilana Musik Nusantara

Story & Cultural Context

This is a cover of a classic qasida expressing sorrow and longing for the land of Sham (Syria), highlighting the humanitarian crisis and historical significance of the region. Ai Khodijah's version…

Titles in Other Languages

العربيةأبكي على شام
EnglishI Cry for Syria