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Shahbaaz — Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Devotional Qawwali MP3

Shahbaaz — the royal falcon — is a Punjabi sufi title associated with Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, the 13th-century sufi saint of Sindh. The falcon imagery carries the quality of spiritual directness and swift ascent: where ordinary birds are earthbound or slow, the shahbaaz moves toward the heights with the certainty of a creature designed for altitude. He has great English, Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi language skills. He is a high-profiled name regarding qawwali art. Ek Allah Kalon Mai Dardi is one of his best qawwali in the qalandar devotional tradition.

The Shahbaaz of Sindh

Visit iRulz any time to listen to qawwali online or download qawwalis from his Lal Shahbaz devotional collection. Ibadat Sufi Qawwalies, Priceless Gems Shandar Qawaliyan CD 1 and Ustad Badar Miandad Khan all engage with the qalandar tradition from different positions in the Pakistani sufi music landscape.

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FAQ

Why is Lal Shahbaz Qalandar called shahbaaz? Traditions attribute the title to visions or incidents involving a falcon during his spiritual life. The royal falcon represents his spiritual station — elevated above ordinary spiritual achievements.

Is shahbaaz different from the qawwali performed at his shrine? Shahbaaz as a devotional title appears in compositions that honor the saint; the dhamaal performed at his shrine in Sehwan is a different but related form of devotion.

Is this from his Sindhi-tradition recordings? Check the album notes. Nusrat's shahbaaz material draws on both Punjabi and Sindhi devotional traditions associated with the saint.

You may also enjoy the qawwali of Ibadat Sufi Qawwalies, Priceless Gems Vol 1, and Ustad Badar Miandad Khan. Listen to more qawwali of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.