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Sham Savere — Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Evening and Morning Qawwali

Sham Savere — evening and morning — is a qawwali about the two transitional times in the Islamic devotional day: the Maghrib (sunset) prayer and the Fajr (dawn) prayer, which bracket the night of spiritual devotion between them. The tradition holds that the periods of morning and evening are times of particular spiritual openness — the Prophet PBUH is reported to have emphasized morning dhikr specifically — and qawwali associated with these transitional times carries that devotional weight. He has all qawwali in audio video formats. His urdu qawwalis have captivated audiences across decades.

Transitional Times in Islamic Practice

He is the unforgettable music icon who gave new meanings to the traditional form of qawwali. iRulz has arranged a vast collection of his qawwali including this transitional-time material. Vocal Art of Sufis Vol 1, Faiz Ali Faiz and The Best of Nusrat Fatheh Ali Khan Vol 1 all engage with the rhythms of Islamic devotional time from different positions.

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Sham Savere is available on iRulz for free streaming and urdu qawwali mp3 download.

FAQ

Why are sham (evening) and savere (morning) particularly significant spiritually? In Islamic theology, these are times when the veils between ordinary and spiritual awareness are thinner. The Fajr prayer specifically is associated with spiritual freshness; Maghrib with the close of the day's account.

Is this a single recording or a compilation? Check the iRulz album notes for specific format information.

Is this suitable for use as background music during evening or morning routines? Yes — the temporal theme makes it particularly appropriate for these times, which is one function of this kind of devotional music.

You may also enjoy the qawwali of Vocal Art Of Sufis, Faiz Ali Faiz, and Best of Nusrat Vol 1. Listen to more qawwali of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.