Sami Yusuf I Only Knew Love ( Araftul Hawa), Official Audio
Download, Stream Barakah (Deluxe Version) Watch Sami s Official YouTube playlist Join Sami Yusuf on Spotify and add your favourite tracks to your personal playlist Subscribe to Andante Records official YouTube channel Follow Sami Yusuf on: DESCRIPTION Maqām: Nahāwand Commentary: This most famous poem of the 8th century female Sufi saint of Iraq, Rabia alAdawiyyah, has been set to music many times, but this Andalusian melody fits the tone and rhythm of the poem beautifully. The inclusion of the tanbour and daf add a Persian influence to the piece. English lyrics and translation provided by Dr. Tim Winter. CREDITS Words by Rabia alAdawiyyah Music: Traditional Andalusian English translation by Dr. Tim Winter (Abdal Hakim Murad) Performed
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