It’s so hard to explain
What I’m feeling
But I guess it’s ok
Cause I’ll keep believing
There’s something deep inside
Something that’s calling
It’s calling you and I
It’s taking us up high to
Healing, a simple act of
kindness bring such meaning
A smile can change a life, let’s start believing
And feeling, let’s start healing
Heal and you will be healed
Break every border
Give and you will receive
It’s nature’s order
There is a hidden force
Pulling us closer
It’s pulling you and I
It’s pulling us up high to
[Arabic:]
Hearts in the hand of another heart
And in God’s hand are all hearts
An eye takes care of another eye
And God’s eye takes care of all
A kind word is an act of charity
A smile to your brother is an act of charity
All goodness is a form of charity
O Lord, cure the illness and heal in a way that leaves behind no ailments
Let’s start healing
[Arabic:]
I am in need of You,
but You have no need of me
I am weak
but You are abundant in strength
All things vanish and disintegrate,
but You alone are the Living
You gave me life and an aspiring spirit,
full of hope and fear
For you are our Protector,
O Protector, O Protector!
[Arabic:]
Send salutations upon him
You came to me
In that hour of need
When I was so lost
So lonely
You came to me
Took my breath away
Showed me the right way
The way to lead
You filled my heart with love
Showed me the light above
Now all I want
Is to be with you
You are my one true love
Taught me to never judge
Now all I want
Is to be with you
[Arabic:]
O God
Send Your blessings upon our leader, The Chosen One
Upon Your Beloved, Your Prophet, The Chosen One
You came to me
In a time of despair
I called on you
You were there
Without you
What would my life mean?
To not know the unseen
The worlds between
For you I’d sacrifice
For you I’d give my life
Anything,
Just to be with you
I feel so lost at times
By all the hurt and lies
Now all I want
Is to be with you
Showed me right from wrong
Taught me to be strong
Need you more than ever
O Messenger of God
You came to me
In that hour of need
Need you more than ever
O Messenger of God
[Arabic:]
Peace and salutations upon you O Messenger of Allah
Peace and salutations upon you O Beloved of Allah
Peace and salutations upon you
Upon you O my Master
Upon you O Master of the first (generations) and the last (generations).
Don’t be saddened by what you see
By all the lies and treachery
Life is cruel but don’t worry
In your heart lies the key
To unwind all the secrets
Of this life we see
When you feel you’ve lost it all
When you don’t know who’s your friend or foe
You wonder why you’re so alone
Worry ends when faith begins
Don’t be sad by what you see
It’s true life has its miseries
But one thing’s always worked for me
Worry ends when faith begins
Don’t be saddened by what you see
I know life can be crazy
A showcase of hypocrisy
In the form of piety
It’s just one big mystery
For you and me
I found my peace deep within
Calling inside
Follow what you feel is right
So trust your heart go ahead
Don’t lose sight
Follow that voice deep inside
When you feel you’ve lost it all
When you don’t know who’s your friend or foe
You wonder what you’re so alone
Worry ends when faith begins
Don’t be sad by what you see
It’s true life has it’s miseries
But one thing’s always worked for me
Worry ends when faith begins
If you’re weak it’s not a crime
Don’t you know it’s blessing in disguise
To know who’s honest and who spread lies
Worry ends when faith begins
Don’t be sad by what you see
It’s true life has it’s miseries
But one thing’s always worked for me
Worry ends when faith begins
[Persian:]
Biyā ke berim be mazār Molla Mammad jān
Seyl-e gol-e lālezār vā vā delbar jān
SaXi shir-e Xodā dardam davā kon
Munājāt-e marā piš Xodā kon
Let’s go to the shrine o dear Mollā Mamad
To see the tulips there, o sweet beloved
O generous one, the lion of God, heal my pain
Plead on my behalf before God
Biyā ke berim be mazār Molla Mammad jān
Seyl-e gol-e lālezār vā vā delbar jān
Gerye konim zār zār, hāy hāy delbar jān
let’s go to the shrine o dear Mollā Mamad
To see the tulips there, o sweet beloved
Let us weep and weep, O sweet beloved
[CHORUS (Arabic):]
Hasbi rabbi jallallah
Ma fi qalbi ghayrullah
Noor-e-Muhammad sallallah
La ilaha illallah
My Lord is enough for me, Glory be to God
There is nothing in my heart except God
The light of Mohammed,
God’s peace and blessings be upon him
There is none worthy of worship but God
[Urdu:]
Wo tanha kaun hai?
Badshah wo kaun hai?
Meherba wo kaun hai?
Who is the only One?
Who is the King?
Who is the Merciful?
Kya unchi shan hai
Uskey sab nishan hai
Sab dilon ki jan hai
Who is the most praised and benevolent?
Whatever you see in this world is His sign
He’s the love of every soul
[Turkish]
Affeder gunahi
Alemin padisahi
Yureklerin penahi
He is the Forgiver of all sins
He is the King of the universe
He is the Refuge of all hearts
Isit Allah derdimi, bu ahlarimi
Rahmeyle, bagisla gunahlarimi
Hayreyle hem aksam hem sabahlarimi
O God hear my sorrows and my sighs
Have mercy and pardon my sins
Bless my night and days
[Arabic:]
Ya rabbal ‘alamin
Salli ‘ala Tahal amin
Fi kulli waqtin wa hin
O Lord of the worlds
Send peace and blessings
On Taha the trustworthy
In every time and at every instant
Imla’ qalbi bil yaqin
Thabbitni ‘ala hadhad din
Waghfir li wal muslimin
Fill my heart with conviction
Make me steadfast on this way of life
And forgive me and all the believers
In my mind
Foreign lands
Followed lines
On my hands
Tasted earth
Touched the skies
Swam the pools
Of my eyes
People talked
In their fear
Rumours always
Whispered here
Where and why,
From what shore
Who was I
Searching for
You can call me worshipper
You can call me follower
But I’m just a wanderer
In search of my lover
You can call it foolish
A kind of madness
But I’m just a wanderer
In search of my lover
Pushed and pulled
Through these worlds
Winding roads
I crossed & curled
Pain & love
Hope & fear
In between
All unclear
Drunk on time,
Spin my thoughts
States of mind
Turning doors
Ask me now
Who I am
Turn your back
Take my hand
You can call me worshipper
You can call me follower
But I’m just a wanderer
In search of my lover
You can call it foolish
A kind of madness
But I’m just a wanderer
In search of my lover
There’s a fire calling me
Burning me
Leading me
Into ecstasy
You can call me worshipper
You can call me follower
But I’m just a wanderer
In search of my lover
You can call it foolish
A kind of madness
But I’m just a wanderer
In search of my lover
[Round round round round round round round round]
1. ar-Raḥmān
The Most Gracious
2. ar-Raḥīm
The Most Merciful
3. al-Malik
The King
4. al-Quddūs
The Holy
5. as-Salām
The Source of Peace
6. al-Mu’min
The Source of Safety
7. al-Muhaymin
The Guardian
8. al-ʿAzīz
The Exalted
9. al-Jabbār
The All-Compelling
10. al-Mutakabbir
The Proud
11. al-Khāliq
The Creator
12. al-Bāriʿ
The Maker
13. al-Muṣawwir
The Fashioner
14. al-Ghaffār
The All-Forgiving
15. al-Qahhār
The All-Subjugating
16. al-Wahhāb
The All-Bestower
17. ar-Razzāq
The All-Provider
18. al-Fattāḥ
The Opener
19. al-Alīm
The Knowing
20. al-Qābiḍ
The One Who Constricts
21. al-Bāsiṭ
The One Who Expands
22. al-Khāfiḍ
The Abaser
23. ar-Rāfiʿ
The Exalter
24. al-Muʿizz
The Giver of Honor
25. al-Mudhill
The Abaser
26. as-Samīʿ
The Hearing
27. al-Baṣīr
The All-Seeing
28. al-Ḥakam
The Judge
29. al-ʿAdl
The Jus
3o. al-Laṭīf
The Gentle
31. al-Khabīr
The All-Aware
32. al-Ḥalīm
The Forbearing
33. al-ʿAẓīm
The Most Great
34. al-Ghafūr
The Ever-Forgiving
35. ash-Shakūr
The Grateful
36. al-ʿAlī
The High
37. al-Kabīr
The Great
38. al-Ḥafīẓ
The Preserver
39. al-Muqīt
The Nourisher
40. al-Ḥasīb
The Reckoner
41. al-Jalīl
The Majestic
42. al-Karīm
The Noble
43. ar-Raqīb
The Watchful
44. al-Mujīb
The Responder
45. ’al-Wāsi‘
The Vast
46. al-Ḥakīm
The Wise
47. al-Wadūd
The Loving
48. al-Majīd
The All-Glorious
49. al-Bāʿith
The Resurrector
50. ash-Shahīd
The Witness
51. ʾal-Ḥaqq
The Real
52. al-Wakīl
The Trustee
53. al-Qawī
The Strong
54. al-Matīn
The Firm
55. al-Walī
The Friend
56. al-Ḥamīd
The Praiseworthy
57. al-Muḥṣī
The Enumerator
58. al-Mubdi’
The Originator
59. al-Muʿīd
The Restorer
60. al-Muḥyī
The Giver of Life
61. al-Mumīt
The Bringer of Death
62. al-Ḥayy
The Living
63. al-Qayyūm
The Subsisting
64. al-Wājid
The Perceiver
65. al-Mājid
The Illustrious
66. al-Wāḥid
The One
67. aṣ-Ṣamad
The Self-Sufficient
68. al-Qādir
The All-Powerful
69. al-Muqtadir
The Determiner
70. al-Muqaddim
The Expediter
71. al-Muʿakhkhir
The Delayer
72. al-ʿAwwal
The First
73. al-ʿAkhir
The Last
74. aẓ-Ẓāhir
The Manifest
75. al-Bāṭin
The Hidden
76. al-Wālī
The Patron
77. al-Mutaʿālī
The Supremely Exalted
78. al-Barr
The Good
79. at-Tawwāb
The Ever-Returning
80. al-Muntaqim
The Avenger
81. al-ʿAfū
The Pardoner
82. ar-Raʿūf
The Kind
83. Māliku ʼl-Mulk
The Owner of the Kingdom
84 – 85. Dhuʼl-Jalāli waʼl-ʼIkrām
The Possessor of Majesty and Generous Giving
86. al-Muqsiṭ
The Equitable
87. al-Jāmiʿ
The Gatherer
88. al-Ghanī
The Unneedy
89. al-Mughnī
The Enricher
90. al-Māniʿ
The Preventer
91. aḍ-Ḍārr
The Harmer
92. an-Nāfiʿ
The Benefiter
93. an-Nūr
The Light
94. al-Hādī
The Guide
95. al-Badīʿ
The Innovating
96. al-Bāqī
The Immutable
97. al-Wārith
The Heir
98. ar-Rashīd
The Guide to the Right Path
99. aṣ-Ṣabūr
The Patient
Live from his studio, Sami Yusuf is joined here by musicians in the UK and Turkey. This intimate, personal performance features totally new arrangements of some of his best known works as well as the world exclusive live debut of his recently released ‘The 99 Names’. With its stripped down, minimal sound, the meditative tone heard here highlights the artist’s iconic voice.
Recorded in technically challenging circumstances, this unexpected album is Sami Yusuf’s response to the pandemic restrictions. As we pass through this challenging time, this work is being released with the hope of immersing listeners in an uplifting soundscape rich with the echo of the eternal.
Credits
Performed, Composed & Arranged by Sami Yusuf
Musicians:
Ömer Avci (Percussions)
Jon Lawton (Classical Guitar)
Onur Cicin (Qanun)
Selim Boyaci (Oud)
Huseyin Can Pala (Baglama & Tanbour)
Mixed & Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Special thanks to ADMAF
Published by Andante Records & Administered by Fairwood Music (UK) Ltd for the World
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