Allah
Khalil Ismail Nasheed Lyrics
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Ya Allahu, Ya Rahmanu, Ya Raheem
Ya Malik, Ya Quddusu, Ya Salaam
Ya Mu'minu, Ya Muhayminu, Ya 'Aziz
Ya Jabbar, Ya Mutakabbir, Antal Khaliq
Antal Bari'ul Musawwir
Ya Ghaffar, Ya Qahhar
Subhanak
Ya Wahhab, Ya Razzaq
Ya Fattah, Ya 'Alim
Antal Qaabidu, Antal Basitu
Antal Khafidh, Antal Rafi'
Antal Mu'izzu, Antal Mudhillu
Ya Sami'u, Ya Baseeru, Ya Allah
Ya Allah, Ya Allah
Antal Hakamu, Antal 'Adlu, Ya Lateef
Ya Khabeer, Ya Haalimu, Ya Adheem
Ya Ghafuru, Ya Shakuru, Ya 'Ali
Ya Kabeer, Ya Hafidhu, Ya Muqeet
Ya Haseebu, Ya Jaleel
Ya Kareem, Ya Raqeeb
Subhanak
Ya Mujeeb, Antal Wasi'
Ya Hakeem, Ya Wadud
Ya Majeed, Antal Baa'ith
Ya Shaheed, Antal Haqq
Ya Waqeel, Ya Qawi'
Ya Mateenu, Ya Waleeyyu, Antallah
Ya Hameed, Antal Muhsi'
Antal Mubdi'u, Ya Mu'id
Antal Muhyi' wal Mumeet
Antal Hayyul Qayyum
Antal Wajeedul Maajid
Antal Wahhidul Ahadu
Al Qadeerul, Al Muqtadiru
Antal Muqaddimu, Antal Muakhkhiru
Antal Awwal
Antal Aakhir
Antal Dhahiru, Antal Baatinu
Antal Waali wal Muta'ali
Al Barru Tawwabu
Antal Muntaqimu
Ya 'Afuw, Ya Raufu, Ya Allah
Ya Allah, Ya Allah, Ya Allah, Ya Allah
Ya Dhul Jalali wal Iqram
Antal Muqsit
Antal Jami'
Antal Ghaneeyu. Antal Ghaneeyu
Antal Mughnee. Antal Mughnee
Antal Mani'
Antad Darr. Antar Rabbi
Antan Nafi'
Antan Nur
Antal Haadi
Antal Badi'. Antar Rabbi
Antal Baaqi'. Antal Baaqi'
Antal Waarith
Ya Rasheedu, Ya Saburu, Ya Allah
Ya Rasheedu, Ya Saburu, Ya Allah
Ya Allah, Ya Allah
The song "Allah," by Khalil Ismail Nasheed, is a meditative prayer that pays homage to Allah through a series of names and attributes. The song begins with the repeated call of "Ya Allah," an invocation that means "O Allah" in Arabic. The song then proceeds to list a litany of divine attributes, including "Ya Allahu" ("O Allah"), which emphasizes the deity's transcendence and ultimate power, "Ya Rahmanu" ("O Most Compassionate"), which speaks to Allah's immense mercy and forgiveness, and "Ya Mu'minu" ("O Protector"), which underscores Allah's role as a shield and source of guidance for believers.
Throughout the song, Ismail Nasheed employs a range of names and attributes to evoke different aspects of Allah's character, such as "Ya Ghaffar" ("O Most Forgiving"), "Ya Wahhab" ("O Bestower"), and "Ya Hakeem" ("O All-Wise"). These diverse appellations help to create an image of Allah that is multi-dimensional and infinitely nuanced, capable of meeting the needs and aspirations of all who call upon him.
In sum, "Allah" is a deeply spiritual and moving expression of devotion that seeks to connect the listener with Allah through a series of evocative names and attributes. By invoking these qualities over and over again, Ismail Nasheed helps to create a sense of intimacy and closeness between the listener and Allah, inviting us to participate in the profound mystery of divine love and compassion.
Line by Line Meaning
Ya Allah, Ya Allah
O Allah, O Allah
Ya Allahu, Ya Rahmanu, Ya Raheem
O Allah, O Most Merciful, O Most Compassionate
Ya Malik, Ya Quddusu, Ya Salaam
O King, O Most Holy, O Source of Peace
Ya Mu'minu, Ya Muhayminu, Ya 'Aziz
O Guardian of Faith, O Protector, O Mighty
Ya Jabbar, Ya Mutakabbir, Antal Khaliq
O Compeller, O Supreme One, You are the Creator
Antal Bari'ul Musawwir
You are the Inventor, the Fashioner of Forms
Ya Ghaffar, Ya Qahhar
O Forgiver, O Subduer
Subhanak
Glorified are You
Ya Wahhab, Ya Razzaq
O Bestower, O Provider
Ya Fattah, Ya 'Alim
O Opener, O All-Knowing
Antal Qaabidu, Antal Basitu
You are the Constrictor, You are the Extender
Antal Khafidh, Antal Rafi'
You are the Abaser, You are the Exalter
Antal Mu'izzu, Antal Mudhillu
You are the Giver of Honor, You are the Giver of Dishonor
Ya Sami'u, Ya Baseeru, Ya Allah
O All-Hearing, O All-Seeing, O Allah
Antal Hakamu, Antal 'Adlu, Ya Lateef
You are the Judge, You are the Just, O Most Gentle
Ya Khabeer, Ya Haalimu, Ya Adheem
O All-Aware, O Forbearing, O Magnificent
Ya Ghafuru, Ya Shakuru, Ya 'Ali
O Forgiving, O Appreciative, O Most High
Ya Kabeer, Ya Hafidhu, Ya Muqeet
O Great, O Protector, O The Sustainer
Ya Haseebu, Ya Jaleel
O Reckoner, O Majestic
Ya Kareem, Ya Raqeeb
O Generous, O Watchful
Ya Mujeeb, Antal Wasi'
O Responsive, You are the Vast
Ya Hakeem, Ya Wadud
O Wise, O Loving
Ya Majeed, Antal Baa'ith
O Glorious, You are the Raiser of the Dead
Ya Shaheed, Antal Haqq
O Witness, You are the Truth
Ya Waqeel, Ya Qawi'
O Trustee, O Strong
Ya Mateenu, Ya Waleeyyu, Antallah
O Firm, O Protector, You are Allah
Ya Hameed, Antal Muhsi'
O Praiseworthy, You are the Accounter
Antal Mubdi'u, Ya Mu'id
You are the Initiator, O Restorer
Antal Muhyi' wal Mumeet
You are the Giver of Life and Death
Antal Hayyul Qayyum
You are the Ever-Living, the Self-Subsisting
Antal Wajeedul Maajid
You are the Glorious, the Majestic
Antal Wahhidul Ahadu
You are the Unique, the One and Only
Al Qadeerul, Al Muqtadiru
The All-Powerful, The Dominant
Antal Muqaddimu, Antal Muakhkhiru
You are the Advancer, You are the Delayer
Antal Awwal
You are the First
Antal Aakhir
You are the Last
Antal Dhahiru, Antal Baatinu
You are the Manifest, You are the Hidden
Antal Waali wal Muta'ali
You are the Protecting Friend, the Supreme
Al Barru Tawwabu
The Ever-Kind and Accepting of Repentance
Antal Muntaqimu
You are the Avenger
Ya 'Afuw, Ya Raufu, Ya Allah
O Pardoner, O Most Compassionate, O Allah
Ya Dhul Jalali wal Iqram
O Possessor of Majesty and Honor
Antal Muqsit
You are the Equitable
Antal Jami'
You are the Gatherer
Antal Ghaneeyu
You are the Self-Sufficient
Antal Mughnee
You are the Enricher
Antal Mani'
You are the Preventer of Harm
Antad Darr
You are the Creator of Harm
Antar Rabbi
You are my Lord
Antan Nafi'
You are the Bestower of Benefits
Antan Nur
You are the Light
Antal Haadi
You are the Guide
Antal Badi'. Antar Rabbi
You are the Incomparable. You are my Lord
Antal Baaqi'. Antal Baaqi'
You are the Everlasting. You are the Everlasting.
Antal Waarith
You are the Inheritor
Ya Rasheedu, Ya Saburu, Ya Allah
O Guide, O Patient, O Allah
Ya Rasheedu, Ya Saburu, Ya Allah
O Guide, O Patient, O Allah
Ya Allah, Ya Allah
O Allah, O Allah
Contributed by Alaina K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@revertcity
I'm a convert to Islam. I lost the boost I first had to practice my religion, then this song brought it back. It brought me to tears in realization of my mistakes. I listen to it on repeat every day. Brother, you changed my life amd helped me get my full Islam back. Thank you:) Asalaamu alaikum.
@sadmanshafi9576
May Allah keep you steadfast on this one and only true rational religion and way of life nominated by Him.
@saihavv5342
Catelynn Irene God bless you
@theskitzoes1099
Catelynn Irene you should try and get that feeling from the Quran the book of Allah inshallah
@rafiahamaefulemuwwakkil7596
May Allah swta continue to bless you beloved. Ameen
Stay on the surat Sis, you got this, just call on Allah. He hears those who call him.
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@thalblankson4002
Walakuim Salam
@kapompoto
This is so great mashallah...Brother Khalil you are my best Artist of all time. Much love from Dar es salaam Tanzania
@ACJism
Mashallah Brother, My sons love this song. Such a strong way with words, a true gift!
@KhairInshaAllah
A couple of years ago, I was attending bible/quran class and sensitivity came from a group of christian missionaries where they were trying their utmost best to shake my faith but couldn't and subhanAllah that same day i happened to hear this song where it confirmed and boosted my Iman. Thank u for this.
@12chelsea345
alhamd allah im muslim and muslims around the world what ever there skin they are my brothers and sisters, im proud thats im muslim