Genre: nasheed, qasida, madih, munshidType: nasheed
Story & Cultural Context
This is Al Firdaus Ensemble’s performance of the devotional qasida beginning “Atainaka bil Faqri,” attributed to Imam Abdullah bin Alawi al-Haddad. The recording is associated with the ensemble’s Chicago stop during a Mawlid tour and expresses spiritual poverty before God’s generosity.
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Genre
OccasionMawlidnasheedNasheed · 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 →
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Credits
LyricistImam Abdullah bin Alawi al-Haddad
ArrangementAl Firdaus Ensemble
LabelWithout label
Story & Cultural Context
This is Al Firdaus Ensemble’s performance of the devotional qasida beginning “Atainaka bil Faqri,” attributed to Imam Abdullah bin Alawi al-Haddad. The recording is associated with the ensemble’s…
Titles in Other Languages
العربيةأتيناك بالفقر
EnglishWe Have Come to You in Poverty