Surpise! The British High Commissioner in Pakistan, Dr. Christian Turner, is an Atif Aslam fan and of course, his fans are blowing this out of proportion.
The British High Commissioner tweeted Atif Aslam’s famed ‘naat‘ (an ode to the Holy Prophet Muhammad PBUH) Tajdar-e-Haram, and showered praise on the singer. This got Atif Aslam fans excited and soon enough it became a huge deal.
Dr. Christian Turner explained that he was exploring Pakistani music and started with this Atif Aslam creation.
I am told I should get to know more 🇵🇰 music – a colleague recommended this by @itsaadee as a #Ramazan favourite which I enjoyed. Other recommendations welcome! #GettingToKnow🇵🇰 https://t.co/Bb0P8PFake
— Christian Turner (@CTurnerFCDO) May 6, 2020
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That’s when Netizens suggested that he listen to Atif Aslam’s ‘hamd‘ (ode to God) Wohi Khuda Hai.
Here is another masterpiece by our beloved, @itsaadee ❤
— Misha Singh (@MishaSingh) May 6, 2020
Of course, people asked Dr. Christian Turner to check out the original Tajdar-e-Haram.
Good choice , but now listen to the original https://t.co/QvNJJzUMie
— Humayun Mir ہمایوں میر (@H_Mir) May 6, 2020
There were even recommendations for the high commissioner to explore more religious ‘qalaam‘. From veterans like Abida Parveen and Nusrat Fateh Ali….
Listen to Nusrat Fateh Ali khanhttps://t.co/7ErdQ75pOd
— Aadee Khan (@OfficialAdil) May 7, 2020
https://twitter.com/seeabdelwahab/status/1258097825793089538
Here is one!https://t.co/H3dWrt0BFg
— Nabeel (@tweets_by_Nabs) May 6, 2020
The lady legend 👌Abida Perveen 🙏
— Dr Fatima Qalandari (@drfatimaskiba) May 6, 2020
https://twitter.com/kaz_ali1/status/1258092336392921090
….to new singers like Sami Yusuf
Give a try to Khwaja Ghulam Farid, famous (BABA FARID). In the voice of Arieb Azhar (Folk singer with European influence) you can read translations in comments. Try listen full blast with head phone on. That will help to understand diversity in Pakistan.https://t.co/92HrL4cWqZ
— Sheraz Anwar (@sheraz_anwar2) May 6, 2020
One more https://t.co/f5DsN7uXOP
— Abdul Khan (@abdulkhanani) May 6, 2020
Here is one more https://t.co/PMjrb1GXAd
— Abdul Khan (@abdulkhanani) May 6, 2020
Here is one more.https://t.co/t5hkHrhhiy
You can find brief translation in the comments.
— FATSAL (@FATSALPakistan) May 6, 2020
Pakistan’s Sufi music and qalaams are globally acclaimed since Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s days. Even celebs like Jada Pinkett Smith are fans of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s successor) and Queen of Sufi music, Abida Parveen.
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Atif Aslam thanked the British High Commissioner for the shout out. His fans are still raving about this.
Thank you! https://t.co/V8QaaxkxJV
— Atif Aslam (@itsaadee) May 6, 2020
Coke Studio Season 8 had Atif Aslam sing a new rendition of the classic naat, ‘Tajdar-e-Haram‘. The naat became an instant hit, blaring from every speaker in the country. It is often revisited in the festive Ramadan season.
The original version of Tajdar-e-Haram was voiced by the Sabri Brothers. The brothers sang the ode with their distinct ‘qawwali‘ style. Those with a love for the classics know all about the artists behind the original.
