In November 1995, along with Greg Ellis, Ali formed Vas, producing four albums: Sunyata (1997), Offerings (1998), In the Garden of Souls (2000), and Feast of Silence (2004).
In 2002 she released her first solo album, Portals of Grace, which saw her expand her repertoire even farther and prove her to be equally as adept in singing in 13th century French-Provençal, Galician and Ladino as she is in Arabic.
In 2005, Ali worked on a new project called Niyaz with solo artist Carmen Rizzo and Axiom of Choice member Loga Ramin Torkian. Its self-titled album, Niyaz features Ali's vocals sung in Urdu and Farsi, backed up by more electronica-style music.
In June 2006, Ali released another latest solo album, Elysium for the Brave, where she includes English singing in her repertoire.
Azam Ali collaborated with Keyavash Nourai and Shahrokh Yadegari on the album Green Memories, released in September of 2008.
In 2011, the latest album, From Night to the Edge of Day was released. It features Ali's unique take on traditional Middle Eastern songs and lullabies.
Faith
Azam Ali Lyrics
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Mahma ez-zaman teghair
Mahma el-fikr teḥeir
W zadu el-aḥzan
Ana a'indi iman
Iman...
Iman...
W teḍawwi fi a'idi
Teṭla'a shams jdeede
W teḍawwi fi a'idi
Terja'a w teṣaḥi fina el-insan
Ana a'indi Iman
Iman...
Iman...
Ana a'indi aḥlam
W aḥlami kbire
W maḥabbe w salam
W khairat ktire
Ana a'indi aḥlam
W aḥlami kbire
W maḥabbe w salam
W khairat ktire
Terja'a aṭ-ṭufule
Lil-basme el-khajule
Terja'a aṭ-ṭufule
Lil-basme el-khajule
Illi maḥtaje ḥnan...ḥnan...
Teṭla'a shams jdeede
W teḍawwi fi a'idi
Teṭla'a shams jdeede
W teḍawwi fi a'idi
Terja'a w teṣaḥi fina el-insan
Ana a'indi Iman
Iman...
Iman...
Ana a'indi amal
Fi el-bashariye
Mahma ṣabri ṭal
El-ah illi fiye
Ana a'indi amal
Fi el-bashariye
Mahma ṣabri ṭal
El-ah illi fiye
Tetḥawal tanhide
Fi diniye sa'ide
Tetḥawal tanhide
Fi diniye sa'ide
Meliyane alwan...alwan
Teṭla'a shams jdeede
W teḍawwi fi a'idi
Teṭla'a shams jdeede
W teḍawwi fi a'idi
Terja'a w teṣaḥi fina el-insan
Ana a'indi Iman
Iman...
Iman...
The song "Faith" by Azam Ali is a beautiful expression of the artist's personal beliefs and faith in a higher power. The song starts with the lyrics "Ana a'indi iman fi rabb el-akwan" which translate to "I have faith in the Lord of the universe." This line sets the tone for the rest of the song, which speaks about the steadfastness of faith in the face of changing times and circumstances. The repetition of the word "iman" throughout the song reinforces the idea that faith is a grounding force that can help us navigate the ups and downs of life.
The second verse speaks about the renewal of hope that comes with the rising of the sun. The imagery of holding the sun in one's hands and feeling its warmth and light is a powerful metaphor for the renewal of an individual's faith. The lyrics "Terja'a w teṣaḥi fina el-insan" which mean "Humanity finds its healing in the sun's return" further solidify this idea.
The third verse moves into a discussion of the artist's dreams and aspirations for a better world filled with love and peace. The repetition of the phrase "Ana a'indi aḥlam" which means "I have dreams" reinforces the idea that faith and hope are interconnected, and that one's beliefs can inspire positive action and change.
Line by Line Meaning
Ana a'indi iman fi rabb el-akwan
I have faith in the Lord of the universes.
Mahma ez-zaman teghair
No matter how time changes.
Mahma el-fikr teḥeir
No matter how the thoughts change.
W zadu el-aḥzan
And the sorrows increase.
Teṭla'a shams jdeede
A new sun rises.
W teḍawwi fi a'idi
And I hold it in my hands.
Terja'a w teṣaḥi fina el-insan
It comes back and heals us humans.
Ana a'indi Iman
I have faith.
Ana a'indi aḥlam
I have dreams.
W aḥlami kbire
My dreams are big.
W maḥabbe w salam
And filled with love and peace.
W khairat ktire
And so many goodnesses.
Terja'a aṭ-ṭufule
The childhood returns.
Lil-basme el-khajule
For the shy smile.
Illi maḥtaje ḥnan...ḥnan...
That needs tenderness.
Ana a'indi amal
I have hope.
Fi el-bashariye
For humanity.
Mahma ṣabri ṭal
No matter how long my patience is tested.
El-ah illi fiye
It is for the sake of what is within me.
Tetḥawal tanhide
The solitude passes by.
Fi diniye sa'ide
In the happy faith.
Meliyane alwan...alwan
With various bright colors.
Contributed by Chloe B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ahmed Maher
Arabic words lyrics
أنا عندى إيمان فى رب الأكوان
مهما الزمن إتغير
مهما الفكر اتحير
وزادوا الأحزان
أنا عندى ايمان
ايمان
ايمان
تطلع شمس جديدة
وتضوى فى عيدي
ترجع وتصجحى فينا الإنسان
انا عندى ايمان
ايمان
ايمان
أنا عندى احلام
واحلام كبيرة
ومحبة وسلام
وخيرات كتيرةترجع الطفولة
للبسمة الخجولة
للمحتاج الحنااان حنانتطلع شمس جديدة وتضوى فى عيدي
ترجع وتصحى فينا الإنسان
انا عندى إيمان
ايمان
ايمان انا عندى أمل
فى البشرية
مهما صبري طال
الآه اللى فيا تتحول تنهيدي
فى دينا سعيدة
مليانه ألوان ألوان
Dina Agha
for the ppl who asked for a translation she says : I have faith in the God of universes however the time pass and the mind changes there is a new sun will shine and wake up the faith inside us ,,, I have a faith ,,, I have a dreams ,, of love , peace and a lot of graces ,,, the childhood will take me back to the shying smile which needs ambition ... a new sun will shine and wake up the faith inside ,, I have faith ,,,( the man vocal ) i have hopes in the humanity whatever my patience get longer
JoseLuis Kashmir
GRACIAS POR TU TRADUCIÓN. It´s a wonderfull voise. I am engage to this song. Thank Dina. I have faith in the God of universes. I am crying now. the grace is coming to me.Adios Navidades del 2017-2018.
snicky58
Thank you!
Avi Kazak
You still Alive.?
LightofGod9
Growing up with traditional Persian music in my house this is a blessing.
snicky58
This is one of my all-time favorite albums.
enrike tleyotl
que lindo...la voz, la musica, los ojos - todo me pone en un trance.
annie s
Amazing,makes me wanna dance..the beat is perfect
AgapiEinai
This is gorgeous and brings tears to the eyes. I don't even need a translation. Before me stretches the desert of time and an ocean of beauty...bless Azam Ali and all that she does!
Sandra Regina De Souza
Maravilhoso!!! 😍