The Best Qawwalis of Pakistan – Best Qawwalis of All time

Qawwali is a mystical and spiritual music. It is famous worldwide, especially in the subcontinent, Persia, and Turkey. Pakistani Qawwali is a beautiful rendition of modern and traditional music, which combines mystic poetry with soulful music. Pakistan has produced some amazing Qawwali singers. And poets who have produced gems of literature. The best Qawwalis of Pakistan that reached international fame are the ones sung by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Aziz Miyan Qawwal is also a big name in beautiful Qawwali music. Pakistani Qawwali is the best Qawwali in the world & In this article; we will cover the best qawwalis of all time

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Sufis are known for their message of love and kindness to all. The saints buried in Pakistan have a history of converting many people to Islam just by their behavior. Amir Khusro is one of the earliest Qawwali writers. His Qawwalis are still sung and loved in PakistanIndia, Iran, and Turkey.

 

The heart touching voice of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

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The world-famous Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan started his career as a Qawwal. His Qawwalis have a flare, and they differ slightly from the traditional Qawwali of Pakistan. He sang “Afreen Afreen,” “Sanso ki Mala pe,” “Aaja tenu akhiyan,” and “Mera Piya Ghar aya,” which broke records in Pakistan and across the borders. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Sahab experimented with Qawwali and produced some fusion versions. He combined traditional Sufi and western music to create eternally beautiful Qawwali pieces.

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The powerful yet touching music by Aziz Mian Qawwal

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Aziz Miyan Qawwal holds a special place in the list of Pakistani Qawwals. His powerful voice and distinct style of Qawwali is a treat for Sufi music lovers. He has sung one of the best qawwalis of all time

 

The Sabri Brothers

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Sabri Brothers, too, are a big name in Pakistani Qawwali. Their most famous Qawwali, Tajdar-e-Haram, is still a standard and one of the world’s best Qawwali. They have produced some of the best Qawwalis in Pakistan. They have sung other Sufi Kalam, including Amir Khusro, and carried on the tradition of singing Sufi music. And every piece of music is lovely. You will indeed feel drawn to the mysticism when you listen to his fantastic voice.

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The outstanding Abida Parveen

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One cannot introduce Abida Parveen. She is the most famous Sufi singer of our time. Her powerful and melodious voice, love for mysticism, and devotion to music make everything she sings an epitome of excellence. It is a treat for the mind and soul to be surrounded by her music.

Even though she is famous around the world, she has an effortless and traditional style of living. Moreover, A Sufi herself is humble to the core. She has sung one of the best qawwali in the world, the best qawwalis of all time.

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The best Qawwalis of Pakistan by Amjad Sabri

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Following the footsteps of her father and uncle, the Sabri brothers, Amjad Sabri, too, became a Qawwal. But he is no ordinary Qawwal. He has managed to make his identity. And made a big name for himself in the Pakistani and international music scene. Born in a Qawwal family, Amjad Sabri was a natural Qawwal. His powerful and melodious voice was captivating.

Not only was he a great musician, but he was also an exceptional person. Who took care of a lot of orphans and widows secretly. The legend also has Sung, the famous qawwali of Pakistan, Sar-Lamalan-Se Talab-Hui, the best qawwalis of all time.

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The melodious Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is the voice of this age. He is an amazingly versatile singer. Rahat Fateh Ali grew up in a Qawwal Gharana (Household) and was trained under the legend himself. He is the only disciple of Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali, and he has proven himself to be worth it.

The famous All rounder Rahat Fateh Ali Khan started his career as a Qawwal. But he did not limit himself to Qawwali and has experimented with almost all genres of music. Due to his talents and melodious voice he is famous across the globe.  His first major hit was “Jiya dhak Dhadhak Jaye.” And there is no turning back since then. Rahat has sung one of the best qawwali in the world.

 

Best Qawwalis of Pakistan

The origin of Qawwali was the work of Amir Khusro; soon, it became an integral part of mysticism. Devotional music is an attribute of Pakistani soil because Pakistan is the land of Sufis. Every aspect of our country is, in one way or another other related to the Sufis saints. The “Urs” on the shrines of the Sufis is like a carnival for the locals and devotees. Based on their poetry and teachings, the beautiful Qawwalis are the central part of these festivals. Some of the best Qawwalis of Pakistan are heard first in these Urs and festivals.

Do you hear Pakistani Qawwalis too? Who is your favorite Qawwal? Are they included in our list? Do share with us in the comments which Sufi singer or Pakistani Qawwali you want us to cover next.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Pakistani Qawwal is known as the legend?

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is known as the legend of Pakistani Qawwal. He was born in Faisalabad on October 13, 1948. He had sung all the best Pakistani Qawwali. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is also famous as “Shehnshah-e- Qawwali.” He started Qawwali when he was 15 and performed his first public in his father’s chelum. His famous Qawwal is “Haq Ali Ali,” which makes people love him and love to hear his Qawwali. He sang it traditionally and with traditional instruments. He sang the best Qawwali of all time.

What is the intent of qawwali chanting?

Qawwali is Sufi music. The Qawwali originated from the Indian subcontinent. In Qawwali, the singer intends to make his listener and himself indulge in his Qawwali.

Is Qawwali religious?

Qawwali is a form of religious music. It is the devotion of Sufism in which the qawwal sing, and through their performance, the audience sense bring them close to God. Qawwali’s lyric has phrases of different ghazal from Islamic poetry, making it more beautiful. All the qawwals start their Qawwali from the Sufi shrine, where they perform in “mehfil-e-sama” they mostly perform this on the anniversary of the saints.

Who introduced Qawwali?

Amir khusrow introduced Qawwali. He was a Sufi poet, musician, and scholar from India. Amir khusrow was the disciple of Nizamuddin Aullya of Delhi and was known as the best Sufi scholar of his time.

Is Qawwali halal?

Different sects give their other point of view about Qawwali halal. Some Sufis say it is halal in religion as it will put people in a state where they bring themselves close to God. Some are comparing it with music, so for them, it is not halal. 

What is qawwali Pakistan?

Qawwali is a form of Sufi music inherited from Dehli. In Pakistan, Qawwali has kept its Sufism alive, and it’s all about the hamd of Allah. The Pakistani Qawwal has given a new trend to Qawwali while keeping its Sufism intact. Pakistani Qawwali has been recognized as one the best Qawwali in the world, or we can say the best qawwalis of all time have been produced by Qawwal like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Aziz Mian, and the list goes on.

Maryam Kishwer

Maryam is a creative person at heart, Jack of all trades and master of none, but she prefers it that way. Mom to two amazing boys, a wanderers soul, dreamy-eyed painter, an early morning Yogi, and a writer.

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