Naina Moray Tumhri Raah Takat Hein - Wajahat Husain Khan Badauni

True to his Ustad JHKB, Wajahat Hussain Khan Badauni recites in his melodious voice filled with longing and love. It is often said that qawwals are the masters of the word whereas Khayal singers are masters of singing, however listening to this Barauni style of singing it is difficult to find fault.



Naina moray tumhri raah takat hein      
ayiho ayiho kab tum baalam

birha ki ratiya kaisay katay ab
garva lagayiho kab tum baalam

preet ke karan ye gat bhayii hai
sudbud bisri daiko muraari

aas mori ab tumhi se laagi
poori kariho kab tum baalam

tum se bichhard ker jii na sakoon gi
dard-e-judai seh na sakoon gi

duar kardey tori raah takat hun
ghar aao ge kab tum baalam

prem ki man mein jot jagi hai
tosay millan ki aas lagi hai

sundar mukhdra mohani murat
dikhlao gey kab tum baalam

Q A U L - by Wajahat Hussain Khan Qawwal

The melodious voice of Wajahat Husain Khan Badauni

I had been looking for Wajahat Hussain Khan Badauni for a while. Always wondered how the descendants of one of the greatest voices in qawwali (Jafar Husain Khan Badauni) could just disappear from public view.  I tried to ask people of his whereabouts but had no success. For those of you who do not know of him, Wajahat is the grandnephew of the late Qawwali Ustad Jafar Hussain Khasaheb of Badaun. I even asked Yousuf Saeed in Delhi, a Khusrau enthusiast, thinking that he would surely know. Yousuf had been to Badaun many years back and met Jafar saheb, however did not have any further information about the next generation of qawwals.

Then quite by coincidence, and to my delight, I was recently contacted by his young nephew Nadeem Khan who is a classical singer based in Delhi (cousin of Ustad Rashid Khan) and sent me this lovely CD. Nadeem and Wajahat are both from the Rampur Sehaswan Gharana and Wajahat Hussain Khan is the grandson and disciple of legendary Ustad Nissar Hussain Khansahab.

Born in Badaun, Wajahat was associated with Jafar sahab at an early age due to his keen interest in Sufi music and started performing regularly ever since. An experienced qawwal of 45 now, Wajahat is recognized by most in the qawwali fraternity for his musical prowess and understanding of 'gayaki'. His wonderfully melodious style is quite similar to that of his granduncle. Enjoy the music!

I am hoping that from all the qawwali lover out there all over the world, some will take an interest in Wajahat Hussain Khan Qawwal party and will host the singer. In sab ki hosla afzai karna ham sab pe farz hai. achhay sunnein waaley kay bhi kuchh faraez hotay hein aakhir.

Dam a Dam Mast Qalandar - Jafar Husain Khan

Whenever I listen to Jafar Husain Khansaheb I am reminded of an old discussion about ras.

Not just the ras that is similar to nectar or sheera, words often used to describe the sweetness of singing, but also the ras which is the mood of the raag being sung. Whatever Khan saheb may be lacking in loudness he more than compensates with the ras in the recital of melody. "Mast Qalandar" is one such example of a sufiana kalam that is meant to be sung with much gusto and a powerful passion. So much so that often it gets the listener to beysaakhta stand up and start to dance. Khansaheb may not inspire you to dance, yet the style of this special recital will touch the heart through the feelings conveyed.

O laal meri pat rakhio bala jhoole laalan, 

Sindri da Sehvan da, sakhi Shabaaz kalandar, 

Dama dam mast kalandar, Ali dam dam de andar

(O the red robed, May I always have your benign protection, Jhulelal (as he was affectionately called ). O, the lord,the friend and the Sire of Sindh and Sehwan ( or Serwan ),The red robed God-intoxicated Qalandar, The lord in every breath of mine, glory unto to you)

Chaar charaag tere baran hamesha, 

Panjwa mein baaran aayi bala jhoole laalan
Sindri da Sehvan da, sakhi Shabaaz Qalandar, 

Dama dam mast Qalandar, Ali dam dam de andar

(Your shrine is always lighted with four lamps, And here I come to light a fifth lamp in your honor )

Hind Sind ( some also sing Ghanan ghanan ) peera teri naubat vaaje, 

Naal vaje ghadiyaal bala jhoole laalan,
Sindri da Sehvan da sakhi Shabaaz Qalandar, 

Dama dam mast kalandar, ali dam dam de andar

(Let your heroic name ring out in Hind & Sindh ( or lets the gongs bell loud ), 

Let the gong ring loud for your glory day and night by the people ( ghariyal - watchman, symbolism of night )

Har dam peera teri khair hove, Naam-e-ali beda paar laga jhoole laalan, 

O naam-e-ali, O naam-e-ali beda paar laga jhoole laalan, 

Sindri da sehvan da sakhi Shabaaz Qalandar, 

Dama dam mast Qalandar, Ali dam dam de andar

( O Lord, may you prevail everytime, everywhere, I pray of oyur well being, 

In the name of Ali, I pray to you to help my boat cross (the river of life) in safety)

http://ajitkumarsharma.blogspot.com/2008/06/o-lal-meri-pat-dama-dam-mast-qalandar.html

Ae ri Sakhi ri Morey Khwaja Ghar Aaye - Jafar Husain Khan Badauni

Another exceptional recital by Jafar Husain Khan Badauni, from his later years, which is full of jazba (feeling) and melody.

Surely one of the top qawwals ever, Jafar Husain khansaheb was sadly neither recognized as an exceptional artist in his homeland, nor achieved any serious international fame during his lifetime.

Like many before him, qawwali lovers, worldwide now love him like never before.

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The following is a second rendition with a better audio quality and a somewhat different mood.

Naat - Choo Mah Dar Arzo Saman

Choo Mah Dar Arzo Samaa, Taaban Tui Taban Tui
Rashke Malak Noore Khuda, Insaan Tui Insaan Tui

Roshan Ze Rooyat Do Jahan Akse Ruqat Khursheed-o-Maan
Aye Noore Zaate Kibriya, Rakhshaan Tui Rakhshaan Tui

Ayat-e-Quran Abroyat Tafseer-e-Quran Gaisuyat
Aye Roo-e-Tou Quran-e-Maan Iman Tui Iman Tui

Ya Mustafa Ya Mujataba Irhamlana Irhamlana
Dast-e-Hamaan Becharara Damaan Tui Damaan Tui

Man Asiyam Man Ajizam Man Bekasam Haal-e-Maraa
Ya Shafe-e-Roze Jaza Pursan Tui Pursan Tui

Jami Ravad Az Chashme Maan Jalwa Numaan Behre Khuda
Jano Dilam Har do Fida Jaana Tui Jaana Tui

- Maulana Jami

Apney Maalik Ka Naam Le Kar, Bazm Ki Iptida Kar Raha Hun

Wazir Khan Masjid, Lahore from Tasawwuf on Vimeo.

such simple words to start the day and such a beautifully simple recital obviously sung from the heart. tasveerein is khadim ki li hui hein.

Apney Maalik Ka Mein Naam Le Kar - recital by Jafar Husayn Khan Badauni

Apney Maalik Ka Mein Naam Le Kar
Bazm Ki Iptida Kar Raha Hoon

Ya Khuda Aabru Rakhna Meri
Teri Hamd-o-sana Kar Raha hoon

Tu Nawaaze to Ban Jaye Qismat ..aye moala
Merey Sajdon Ki Kya Haqeeqat

Teri Chaukhat Pey Sar Ko Jhuka Kar ...aye allah
Farz Apna Ada Kar raha hoon