Mustafa Ahmed (born July 28, 1996), better known by his stage names Mustafa… Read Full Bio ↴Mustafa Ahmed (born July 28, 1996), better known by his stage names Mustafa the Poet and Mustafa, is a poet, singer, songwriter and filmmaker from Toronto, Ontario.

Mustafa Ahmed was born in Toronto, Ontario to Sudanese parents. When he was in grade 7, he performed an original piece, "A Single Rose", at Nelson Mandela Park Public School. The piece got a lot of attention, earning him high praises at Toronto's Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in 2009. During this time, Mustafa was known for writing poems about poverty in Africa, and poverty in the Regent Park area. He had a rough upbringing in his hometown, located in Toronto's rough Regent Park area where he attended Regents Park School. Despite his young age, Mustafa was a witness to gun violence and street gangs.

Mustafa first gained recognition in 2014 at the age of 18, by featuring on Lorraine Segato's single "Rize Time", a remix of her band's own song "Rise Up", in which he performs a spoken word poem on the prelude. He then went on to produce the spoken word poetry film Spectrum of Hope in September 2014. It was a collaborative project between him and Thompson Egbo-Egbo. He was featured on CBC News in which he explores the connection between art and athletics in his Pan Am poem with Heather Hiscox. He gained national recognition for a poem that was shared by Drake on his Instagram in January 2015 in which he tagged Mustafa. With the death of Muhammad Ali, Mustafa wrote a poem to "honour his hero". Ahmed performed the poem that came from that writing on Metro Morning, a CBC Radio One local morning program in Toronto. As a member of Canadian hip hop collective Halal Gang, Mustafa has made appearances in a number of music videos for his associates, including the single "Feel" by Safe released in October 2016. He went on to provide background vocals and co-writing the song "Attention" by The Weeknd on the latter's album Starboy. In the same year, Mustafa was appointed to Justin Trudeau's Youth Advisory Council, advising the Prime Minister and the Government of Canada on policies and programs that are important to them. Mustafa was placed on Now's list of Toronto musicians to watch for in 2017.

Mustafa performed at the Fast in the 6 festival at Nathan Phillips Square held on June 1, 2018. In July 2018, he paid condolences to his deceased associate, Smoke Dawg, who had been gunned down on June 31, 2018, in front of a Toronto nightclub. In March 2019, Pierpaolo Piccioli collaborated with four poets, including Mustafa, for Valentino's autumn/winter 19 collections to celebrate love whose words were emblazoned in bright lights at the show. A transcript by Mustafa from his poem "From the Perspective of Black Love" read "In your eyes, I can see an eternity" as part of the collection. He describes attending the show as an emotional experience, seeing women in creations made for their bodies. Vogue described the event as "poetry back in fashion". The dress with his poem went on to be worn by Emilia Clarke.

Mustafa the Poet produced and released Remember Me, Toronto, a short Canadian documentary film about the hip hop culture in Canada. The film was released on 17 March 2019. The film was a project created for artists in this video and everyone in the Canadian hip hop communities It discusses the loss of people due to the increasing gun violence and homicide rates in Toronto over the past decade. Mustafa aimed to discuss the systemic structure working against the lower economies of Toronto and wanted to give these artists the opportunity to "rewrite their memories and the memories of those they lost." In the film, the artists reflect on the inter-generational nature of trauma and gun violence. Artists appearing in the short include Drake, Baka Not Nice, Gilla, Pilla B, TJin, Pressa, Loco City, Smiley, Top 5, Blockboi, Twitch, Jay Whiss, Puffy L'z, Rax, Booggz, Yung Lava, Mustafa the Poet himself and archival footage from the murdered artist Smoke Dawg. Noah "40" Shebib scored the movie.

Mustafa was noted as one of the 10 Canadian songwriters who are penning the biggest hit songs right now by CBC Music in April 2019. He went on to title all the songs in Frank Dukes Parkscapes sample pack released in June 2019. The sample pack went on to be used on Taylor Swift's album Lover in which the Regent Park School will get royalties every time the album is brought, streamed or sampled.

On March 10, 2020, Mustafa released his debut single "Stay Alive". The single was dedicated to those he's lost to gun violence and was known for capturing Regent's Park resiliency. The single was produced by Frank Dukes and James Blake. The single featured numerous cameos from Toronto rappers including Halal Gang members Puffy L'z and Mo-G as well as Lil Berete. It was known for including lyrics about resilience, community, and the bleak realities of living on the fringes pair perfectly. The single prompted Complex to list Mustafa on the list of Best New Artists of March 2020.

Ali
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खुदा अपने वलियोंसे होता है राज़ी
मिलेगी ये दर से हमें सरफ़राज़ी
यहाँ दिल से मांगो ये हाजी अली हैं
खुदा के वली हैं

शाहे समन्दर इब्न ए हैदर
शाहे समन्दर इक नज़र
पिया हाजी अली पिया हाजी अली

पिया हाजी अली पिया हो
पिया हाजी अली पिया हाजी अली
पिया हाजी अली पिया हो

तुम समंदर के धनि (आ आ आ)
बाबा हाजी अली बाबा हाजी अली
बाबा हाजी अली
तुम समंदर के धनि
बाबा हाजी अली बाबा हाजी अली
है तुम्हारा दर दर
मुस्तफ़ा दर मुर्तज़ा मरहबा

पिया हाजी अली पिया हाजी अली
पिया हाजी अली पिया हो
पिया हाजी अली पिया हाजी अली
पिया हाजी अली पिया हो

नूर वाले नूर वाले
भोले भाले भोले भाले
नूर वाले भोले भाले
साया सब पे डाल दे

पिया हाजी अली पिया हाजी अली
पिया हाजी अली पिया हो
पिया हाजी अली पिया हाजी अली
पिया हाजी अली पिया हो
पिया हाजी अली पिया हाजी अली
पिया हाजी अली पिया हाजी अली

यहां हिन्दू मुस्लिम सिख इसाई फैज़ पाते हैं
आ आ आ
यहां हिन्दू मुस्लिम सिख इसाई फैज़ पाते हैं
ये समन्दर रोज़ दर पे देता है पहरा
है सरापा नूर वाला आपका चेहरा

पिया हाजी अली पिया हाजी अली
पिया हाजी अली पिया हो
पिया हाजी अली पिया हाजी अली
पिया हाजी अली पिया हो

दो मोहम्मद मुस्तफा के नाम का सदका
दे दो नाम का सदका
दो मोहम्मद मुस्तफा के नाम का सदका
दे दो नाम का सदका
कोई भी मायूस इस दर से नहीं लौटा
बाबा कोई नहीं लौटा
किसके दिल में क्या छुपा है
सब तुम्हें मालूम है
किसके दिल में क्या छुपा है
सब तुम्हें मालूम है
आपके फैज़ ओ करम भी
अर्श पर भी धूम है
बाबा हाजी अली बाबा हाजी अली
सुनो हम गरीबों की
इल्तिजा हम पर करम कीजै

पिया हाजी अली पिया हाजी अली
पिया हाजी अली पिया हो
पिया हाजी अली पिया हाजी अली
पिया हाजी अली पिया हो

आप पर सारी खुदाई नाज़ करती है
बाबा नाज़ करती है
बिगड़ी किस्मत आपके दर पर संवरती है
अरे क़िस्मत संवरती है
जब तलक उम्मीद
मेरी बर न आएगी
जब तलक उम्मीद
मेरी बर न आएगी
ज़िन्दगी देहलीज़ पर आंसू बहाएगी
बाबा हाजी अली बाबा हाजी अली
बाबा जो भी आपका हो चूका
उसे क्या गुमां होगा

पिया हाजी अली पिया हाजी अली
पिया हाजी अली पिया हो
पिया हाजी अली पिया हाजी अली
पिया हाजी अली पिया हो
हाजी अली
पिया हाजी अली पिया हाजी अली
पिया हाजी अली पिया हो (पिया)
पिया हाजी अली पिया हाजी अली
पिया हाजी अली पिया हो (आ आ)
पिया हाजी अली पिया हाजी अली (हाजी अली)
पिया हाजी अली पिया हो
पिया हाजी अली पिया हाजी अली (आ आ)
पिया हाजी अली पिया हो
पिया हाजी अली पिया हाजी अली (अली)
पिया हाजी अली पिया हो (अली)

पिया हाजी अली पिया हाजी अली (पिया हाजी अली)
पिया हाजी अली पिया हो (पिया हाजी अली)

Overall Meaning

The song "Ali" by Mustafa is an ode to Haji Ali, a revered Islamic saint and a mosque in Mumbai that attracts both Muslim and non-Muslim pilgrims. The lyrics depict the universal appeal of Haji Ali, who is seen as a protector and a benefactor by people of all faiths, as well as the power of faith and devotion to move mountains. The opening lines, "Khuda Apne Valiyon Se Hota Hai Raazi, Milegi Ye Dar Se Hamein Sarfarazi," suggest that Allah's saints (Valiyon) have supernatural powers to intercede on behalf of people and grant their wishes. In this case, anyone who approaches Haji Ali with an open heart and true devotion will be blessed with his radiant blessings.

The singer then offers a unique take on Haji Ali's physical form, describing him as the king of the sea (Shah-e-Samandar) and implying that he can be seen with a single glance. This image is based on a popular legend that Haji Ali, who was originally from Uzbekistan, lost his way on a sea journey and was miraculously rescued by a spiritual experience. The lines "Saya Sab Pe Daal De" suggest that his shade protects and shelters everyone who comes to him.

The chorus "Piya Haji Ali" is repeated throughout the song, expressing the devotion of the singer and his desire to be close to Haji Ali. The song concludes with an appeal to Haji Ali to shower the singer with his kindness and bestow blessings on everyone who seeks him out.

Overall, "Ali" is a deeply spiritual and emotional song that celebrates the power of faith and the universal appeal of a saint who transcends borders and religions.

Line by Line Meaning

खुदा अपने वलियोंसे होता है राज़ी
God is pleased with his chosen ones

मिलेगी ये दर से हमें सरफ़राज़ी
We will attain satisfaction from this threshold

यहाँ दिल से मांगो ये हाजी अली हैं
Ask for what you truly desire, Haji Ali is here

खुदा के वली हैं
He is the friend of God

शाहे समन्दर इब्न ए हैदर
The king of the sea, son of Haider

शाहे समन्दर इक नज़र
The king of the sea just with one glance

पिया हाजी अली पिया हाजी अली
Beloved Haji Ali, consumed with you

तुम समंदर के धनि (आ आ आ)
You are the owner of the sea (Ah Ah Ah)

बाबा हाजी अली बाबा हाजी अली
Father Haji Ali, Father Haji Ali

तुम समंदर के धनि
You are the owner of the sea

है तुम्हारा दर दर
Your threshold is everywhere

मुस्तफ़ा दर मुर्तज़ा मरहबा
Welcome Mustafa, Dar, and Murtaza

नूर वाले नूर वाले
O Light of Lights

भोले भाले भोले भाले
Simple and innocent

नूर वाले भोले भाले
O Light of Lights, The simplest and innocent

साया सब पे डाल दे
May your shadow be upon us all

यहाँ हिन्दू मुस्लिम सिख इसाई फैज़ पाते हैं
Here, Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians receive blessings

आ आ आ
Ah Ah Ah

ये समन्दर रोज़ दर पे देता है पहरा
The sea keeps watch at the threshold every day

है सरापा नूर वाला आपका चेहरा
Your face is illuminated by the Light

दो मोहम्मद मुस्तफा के नाम का सदका
Give charity in the name of Muhammad Mustafa

दे दो नाम का सदका
Give a charity in the name of him

कोई भी मायूस इस दर से नहीं लौटा
No one ever leaves disappointed from this threshold

बाबा कोई नहीं लौटा
No one ever leaves Father Haji Ali disappointed

किसके दिल में क्या छुपा है
What is hidden in whose heart

सब तुम्हें मालूम है
You know everything

आपके फैज़ ओ करम भी
Your blessings and generosity

अर्श पर भी धूम है
We can see it even on the throne of God

सुनो हम गरीबों की
Listen to us, the poor

इल्तिजा हम पर करम कीजै
Please show us your kindness and generosity

आप पर सारी खुदाई नाज़ करती है
The whole universe and God is proud of you

बाबा नाज़ करती है
Father Haji Ali is proud of you

बिगड़ी किस्मत आपके दर पर संवरती है
Here, the destiny of broken souls is mended

अरे क़िस्मत संवरती है
O destiny, here you are mended

जब तलक उम्मीद
As long as there is hope

मेरी बर न आएगी
I will not be disappointed

ज़िन्दगी देहलीज़ पर आंसू बहाएगी
Life will shed tears on the doorstep

बाबा जो भी आपका हो चूका
Whatever is yours, Father Haji Ali, it is done

उसे क्या गुमां होगा
What else can he ask for?

हाजी अली
Haji Ali

पिया हाजी अली पिया हाजी अली
Beloved Haji Ali, consumed with you

पिया हाजी अली पिया हो (पिया)
Beloved Haji Ali, consumed with you (Beloved)

पिया हाजी अली पिया हाजी अली (हाजी अली)
Beloved Haji Ali, consumed with you (Haji Ali)

पिया हाजी अली पिया हाजी अली (आ आ)
Beloved Haji Ali, consumed with you (Ah Ah)

पिया हाजी अली पिया हाजी अली (अली)
Beloved Haji Ali, consumed with you (Ali)

पिया हाजी अली पिया हो (अली)
Beloved Haji Ali, consumed with you (Ali)

पिया हाजी अली पिया हाजी अली (पिया हाजी अली)
Beloved Haji Ali, consumed with you (Beloved Haji Ali)

पिया हाजी अली पिया हो (पिया हाजी अली)
Beloved Haji Ali, consumed with you (Beloved Haji Ali)

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Miyan Shaukat Ali

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Alex Harris

3y↑6

Ali
You know our hearts are at their fullest
Ali
There were no words to stop the bullets

Concrete dreams, I could never leave
I go back to when we were thirteen and fifteen and seventeen
Full nights to the coldest breeze
Know that we hoped to be
When we smiled with all our teeth

Ali
You know our hearts are at their fullest
Ali
There were no words to stop the bullets

You shoulda left your home
I told you to go
I told you it wouldn't be safe
I told you it wasn't the way
You shoulda left your home
I told you to go
I told you it wouldn't be safe
Oh, how I prayed and I prayed

And since the angel was at your door
I can't walk by anymore
You slipped through my arms
I see you on your sister's shirt
And it's hard to mask the hurt
And it's hard to mask your world

Ali
You know our hearts are at their fullest
Ali
There were no words to stop the bullets

Now it's only me that needs to save himself
Feel like I can't be here while you're in that realm
Oh, I need time
Oh, I need time
Oh, I need time to mourn you
Time to mourn you

(Started off as nothing and became something, became something, became something)
(No, I don't wanna get pushed around, pushed around, pushed around)

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Someone Somewhere

3y↑85

(lyrics)

Ali, you know our hearts were at their fullest
Ali, there were no words to stop the bullets
Concrete dreams, I could never leave
I go back to when we were 13, and 15, and 17
For nights with the coldest breeze
All that we hoped to be
When we smiled with all our teeth's
Ali, you know our hearts were at their fullest
Ali, there were no words to stop the bullets
You should've left your home
I told you to go
I told you it wouldn't be safe
I told you it wasn't the way
You should've left your home
I told you to go
I told you it wouldn't be safe
Oh how I prayed and I prayed
And since the angel was at your door
I can't walk by anymore
You slipped through my arms
I see you on your sister's shirt
And it's hard to mask the hurt
And it's hard to mask your world
Ali, you know our hearts were at their fullest
Ali, there were no words to stop the bullets
Now it's only me that needs to save himself
Feel like I can't be here while you're in that realm
Oh I need time
Oh I need time
Oh I need time, to mourn you
Time to mourn you

(correct me if I made some mistakes)

Zeiven Music ♪

3y↑16

LYRICS
Ali
You know our hearts were at their fullest
Ali
There were no words to stop the bullets

[Verse 1]
Concrete dreams, I could never leave
And I go back to when we were thirteen and fifteen and seventeen
The full night to the coldest breeze
Know that we hoped to be
When we smiled with all our teeth

[Chorus]
Ali
You know our hearts were at their fullest
Ali
There werе no words to stop the bullets

[Verse 2]
You should've lеft your home
I told you to go
I told you it wouldn't be safe
I told you it wasn't the way
You should've left your home
I told you to go
I told you it wouldn't be safe
Oh how I prayed and I prayed

Primis Player Placeholder
[Verse 3]
And since the angel was at your door
I can't walk by anymore
You slipped through my arms
I see you on your sister's shirt
And it's hard to mask the hurt
And it's hard to mask your world

[Chorus]
Ali
You know our hearts were at their fullest
Ali
There were no words to stop the bullets

[Outro]
Now it's only me that needs to save himself
Feel like I can't be here while you're in that realm
Oh I need time
Oh I need time
Oh I need time, to mourn you
Time to mourn you

(Sorry if it was nothing and became something - became something)
(No, I don't wanna get pushed around - pushed around
(also i write songs inspired by Jeremy Zucker/Lauv. I'd love if you give a shot to my music and subscribe 'cause most probably you won't regret<3have a good day:)

Di Apollo

3y↑101

Perfection, Lyrics / Genius:

[Chorus]
Ali
You know our hearts were at their fullest
Ali
There were no words to stop the bullets

[Verse 1]
Concrete dreams, I could never leave
And I go back to when we were thirteen and fifteen and seventeen
The full night to the coldest breeze
Know that we hoped to be
When we smiled with all our teeth

[Chorus]
Ali
You know our hearts were at their fullest
Ali
There werе no words to stop the bullets

[Verse 2]
You should've lеft your home
I told you to go
I told you it wouldn't be safe
I told you it wasn't the way
You should've left your home
I told you to go
I told you it wouldn't be safe
Oh how I prayed and I prayed

[Verse 3]
And since the angel was at your door
I can't walk by anymore
You slipped through my arms
I see you on your sister's shirt
And it's hard to mask the hurt
And it's hard to mask your world

[Chorus]
Ali
You know our hearts were at their fullest
Ali
There were no words to stop the bullets

[Outro]
Now it's only me that needs to save himself
Feel like I can't be here while you're in that realm
Oh I need time
Oh I need time
Oh I need time, to mourn you
Time to mourn you

(Sorry if it was nothing and became something - became something)
(No, I don't wanna get pushed around - pushed around)

All comments from YouTube:

Monte Christo

3y↑773

You know by his voice he recites Quran beautifully

Khal Drogo

3y↑53

Imagine praying Taraweh behind him

Dee Dolla

3y↑3

@Khal Drogo aaa

Sophia Merrcy

3y↑80

@Areyouawake? - believe what you want to believe and allow others to believe what they want to believe

Areyouawake? -

3y↑1

@Sophia Merrcy the truth is the truth! The Quran is not the truth! I believe the truth not what I want too believe! I know this world is controlled by the devil I don't want to believe that but it's the the truth! So no! Dont believe what you want seek the truth of everything! Life this world!

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Leonardo 142

1y↑72

I lost my dear friend today named Ali due to gun violence, may god rest his soul, he turned 16 recently.This song reminded me of him and hits so different today. Allah yerhamo beloved brother Ali 🕊️ fly high

Leonardo 142

1y↑3

Keep coming back❤️ again ty mustafa for creating so good tunes

humzaclicks

49w↑6

@Leonardo 142 hey man I'm sorry to hear the loss of your friend. How are you doing now?

siti.of.fragments

44w↑1

Love sent 🤍✊🏾

Leonardo 142

40w↑2

@humzaclicksalhamdulliah i’ve woken up this morning so im good. Thx for asking brother !!

humzaclicks

36w↑1

@Leonardo 142 Alhamdulillah brother! Ya Allah give you strength and accept your prayers ♥️

Ameer Qamar

3y↑307

The way you honour Ali through this song is so beautiful and moving. May Allah have mercy on his soul, and may He grant strength and sabr to all those who lose people to violence

Nawaz

3y↑6

I'm sorry Who's Ali ?

zmunk

@Nawaz yes I'm wondering that too

The A

3y↑3

gurpreet daliwell it’s literally the record’s cover if you play it in spotify

💸 up

Is it Muhammad Ali?

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ROCK CLASSIC

3y↑654

I am surviving cancer. Healing from surgery last of 7 in the past 4 years. It has taken it toll and left it's scars. I am here. Healing. Your music helps. Thank you so very much.

Author S

3y↑43

May Allah give you Shifa. I hope your days and your nights are comforting . I hope you recovery, I hope that you fight and prosper, I hope you get to walk, I hope you get to run, I hope you pass through the dark like a rising sun. May Allah protect us all :)

khaledgttt

3y↑14

May Allah bless you if you have faith this world won't mean anything and remember being sick or endorsing pain is a cleanse from God wish you the highest part of paradise ☝️🙏

Stizzieink

3y↑6

Praying for your healing and relief from pain 🙏🏽❤

Jaydaflamez

3y↑8

God bless you. Gods healing is there for all who ask in Jesus name, and do not doubt but believe.

Charlie Ackland

3y↑2

💜

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Kater Clickbait

3y↑354

This song touches something words can't describe. Stay safe everyone, look out for each other.

Muhammad Ghufraan

3y↑14

there may be a word for it... It touches your soul

Areyouawake? -

3y↑9

Only the blood of Christ can save your souls!

Child of Olivares

3y↑7

@Areyouawake? - you want to kill Jesus? What do you mean blood? Please. Killing is not the way. If you want. Read the quran and you'll know how great of a person he was. Also Jesus( peace be upon him) isn't alive on earth right now so you'll find it impossible to kill him

Areyouawake? -

@Child of Olivares the good news is Jesus already shed his blood and was buried and rose again the 3rd day PROVING he is God in the flesh! I can't kill Jesus! I have faith in his blood stained gospel (good news)! Not good for decieved people!

Isabelle iza

3y↑6

Don't matter if you not muslim.. Who cares.. Human.. You bleed.. You feel.. You struggle. We will all end up on the ground.

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MoonChild93

3y↑18

This song appeared in an ad, it hit hard.
I lost my father and best friend in the same year two months apart. May Allah grant them the Highest Jannah🙏🏾

Kurt Frei

May Allah bless you my bruva inshAllah they will reach Jannah

Archives Ahahahahahah

3y↑282

May Allah bless us and forgive all of our sins. During these times it’s hard to resist the unholy temptations of this world so we should all make Dua for our ummah not just our close friends and family members. We are a brotherhood for a reason. Ameen.

Mohamed Kamara

3y↑8

Thanks for the reminder this is a brother and sisterhood ! May Allah bless us all

devilishmode

3y↑4

Ameen

Khadijah Ibex

3y↑3

Ameen ya rabb ameen

A. Tki

3y↑1

allahuma Amen

Taha Kahssay

3y↑95

A true friend keeps his honour when he is being defamed, behind his back, and when he has passed on. May Allah have mercy on our brother Ali and all our fallen brothers & sisters.

Khalid Idlibi

3y↑344

May Allah grant Smokey, NSK, & ANO the highest level of Jannah. Ahwoolay

Asian Boi

3y↑48

And may Allah forgive their sins

Khubeb

3y↑15

Ameen

LeBron James

3y↑12

Ameen

GFT Productions

3y↑10

Ameen

Ace.24

3y↑7

Ameen

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Kel Sanderson

43w↑2

This song gives me peace knowing that we may end up going to war that even in the end we are still all connected, which unravels the pain I'm feeling rn. Accepting and embodying one's Destiny..

a

3y↑222

happy ramadhan for my muslim brothers and sisters. may allah forgive all of our sins and grant us jannah. aamiin

otaku wolf

3y↑1

aameen <3

devilishmode

3y↑1

Ameen

TheLowkeyReal1

3y↑4

let’s not forget music is forbidden in Islam. Enjoy

itshanifi_jr

3y↑3

@TheLowkeyReal1 "Enjoy" 🤣🤣

Shaan Blank

3y↑2

@TheLowkeyReal1 music is a very controversial topic some sheikhs say it’s forbidden and some say it’s permissible so it just depends on who you follow to be honest music can be listened to if it doesn’t doesnt symbolise worship towards something or someone other than Allah

St. Asshole

What a beautiful voice ❤️

Ali Sheikh

3y↑120

Beautiful song, need more of this in this city..

Dae

3y↑1

fax man

Omar Albach

3y↑62

May Allah have mercy on Ali. What a powerful tribute. My eyes have not dried throughout. ❤️

Amanda Bailey

3y↑10

His voice is hypnotic…amazing.🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

Bobby Sidhu

3y↑150

This guys gonna run music a couple years from now! I see Mustafa as the hood poet version of Sampha.. something we truly needed. Our communities are raging, primarily because of all this drill music which plays an influence onto the younger minds. This is beautiful man. I really hope the hood shifts it’s mentality by music similar to this. This song is the behind the scenes/after math of hood violence.. we glorify the killing in drill/trap music part but shadow off the grieving part. Yet brother Mustafa is bringing all parts of it to life. This type of music can even make a person from the suburbs who has bad views on the hood understand/have empathy. It’s all about perspective in this dunya. God bless you all, follow your dreams!

bad dive

3y↑1

wow.. well said !

blamethemonkey784

3y↑5

HOOD SAMPHA. WOW that's a great comparison. Couldn't have said it better .

Clark Bruce

Word. Both the hood and the burbs need a change of perspective and influences, a different understanding of what hood/non-white masculinity is.

Bad

In the UK? Or America? If you think anyone in the US is going to take any of this shit serious you gotta lot of disappointment coming your way 😭😭 nobody wanna hear drake sing 🤷🏾‍♂️

D G

@Bad well I don't even really fw this guy likenthat but your definitely wrong considering metro boomin who's one of the best out in america has him on his album so watch what you say without doing your homework!

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Inflake

3y↑13

When the choir hits, Masha Allah💙

Alex Harris

3y↑6

Someone Somewhere

3y↑85

Anesu Pasipanodya

3y↑1

*Mourn you

Someone Somewhere

3y↑1

@Anesu Pasipanodya thank you

twista

3y↑2

I think he said you slipped through my arms

Someone Somewhere

3y↑1

@twista ok thank you

Uz on YT

*fall nights with the coldest breeze
&
*hard to mask your worth

Zeiven Music ♪

3y↑16

Harky

3y↑9

Your voice, your lyrics, your sound and your story feel like I am reading a personal journal, a journal that is reminding me to always choose love over fear. This is a beautiful tribute, he is standing with you on this beautiful journey of yours.

You Are Magic

3y↑6

I love videos that tell people's stories that often go untold.✨

Souraya

beautiful voice Ma Sha Allah

Abdullaah Robins

3y↑78

‘Now it’s only me who needs to save himself’... may Allah guide us all

Adam Kola

Ameen

mugiwarano_rishi

Ameen

Omerr

3y↑9

Everything from you lyricism to your flow to your voice is a gift from Allah. Mashallah

Mr Manella

3y↑2

Mashallah brother pure talent may Allah make your talent be seen by those who will enjoy it!

Mighty Turkeyneck

2y↑3

I can't stop listening to Mustafa's record, even though it deeply saddens me. Cat is a genius; his numbers is so good you FEEL his grief & loss. The album runs DEEP. Big ups to Regent Park! Stay strong, friends... 🦃✊🦃

Shams Bakshaliyeva

2y↑2

Such a beautiful song! God bless Ali’s soul 🖤
I’m deticating this song to Chadwick Boseman today. Rest in peace, King

Alohanews

3y↑119

WAW ! God bless you brother !

CallmeMrStar

3y↑28

Didn't disappoint... Vocals... Lyrics... And visuals. Mustafa going to get a life changing co-sign any moment now to amplify his own steam... I can see it

Assie Carty

3y↑1

🤫🤫🤫

Kele Beck

3y↑2

His voice is everything

violetavs

2y↑1

It’s not a song, it’s a preyer❤️🙏🏼✨

Love it

Diana Khumalo

2y↑2

His music cuts through all the layers and hits me in my core, the essence of my being. Just everything.

moneymann

1y↑2

May he Rest in power Ali, amazing song Mustafa, keep your head up

Diamond Films

2y↑2

This music and video crosses cultures, religions and taps into the beauty of being friends and the pain of loss.

Nico Gonzales

3y↑4

This is a masterpiece. Thank you for sharing your art with us.

Shea Kayla

This song is beautiful. Thank you

Maria Bennett

Beautiful Song Thank you!!

Citisoundz OFFICIAL

3y↑2

The goosebumps I got from this frequency made me feel amazing - I converted into a muslims years ago - and the day I converted I chose ALI as my name So this Hits me in the Heart -

I own my own studio go check it out on Instagram @citisoundz one love

Joy Tshimanga

3y↑1

Artiste incroyable qui fait ressentir les émotions

Alan Belo

3y↑1

great voice!

Vancouver Quizes

3y↑8

what a soulful song, I love it

Kookie Doll Productions

This is pure talent

anonim

👏ماشاءالله this is like talent in person

Tasneim Zyada

So moving. Allah yerhamo ❤️

Viewswith Krissy

3y↑2

I can’t stop listening🙌🏽

Teeteemilla

This is beautiful👏

malene kragh

3y↑3

What a song! I heard it the first time this weekend and have not stopped playing it.

Pisko Yarim

Mashaallah
May Allah bless you man
You‘re talented man for real for real

Amur tekk

Walalkey you a legend, your poetry is weaponry, I pray Allah guides it to its proper use. Beautiful stuff

khadija

3y↑2

so talented mashallah

joe avdichuk

Just discovered this artist recently gotta show love when someone from the city this good ✊️ hope bro goes far

Esad

3y↑2

Keep the good work my brotha!

Sahan Saho

3y↑11

This is a gem of a song

Soshyant Singh

And you're a gem of a person to say so.

Azmir Razwan

so much love for this song, Alhamdulilah

Lailah K

3y↑2

Wow... I have goosebumps
Mustafa you’re going to go far when it comes to music, keep bringing us gems 🤍

Mansur Murshan

❤️ Masha Allah brother u so talented ❤️💫

Raidath SANI

3y↑72

May ALLAH SWT forgive the sins of those who have passed away in the Ummah and grant them a peacefull time in the Barzakh. Ameen

Travis M

I love the light you bring

Nisha Banga

3y↑6

Everything about this was so beautiful. The video, the voice. Really hit me in the feels

Max Sharam

this is a stunning work of art.

Massiv

These lyrics are beautiful! This message will be spread as much as possible!

Youssef Charafi

3y↑2

Mashaalah brother, my allah give him al Jannah 🙏

Pummie Sirisachdecha

3y↑1

Mustafa is the gift from heaven hiphop has been waiting for. 🙏🏽💎

Mic Show

This is an incredible piece of art and tribute to Ali's life. Thank you for sharing your musical talents. You are helping people heal ♥️

Abdullahi Ali

3y↑3

A beacon of light for all those willing to listen

alternative ournbee

3y↑1

This gave me goosebumps, what a voice, what a writer! MashaAllah

SparksFly

Beautiful music!

RuffAndTuff Recordings Music [DaarkAarts]

Great find... Love the melody. Peace be with you.

Stefan Christoff

Beautiful, respect.

Elie Kimbembe

Beautiful ♥️

Pollard K.

3y↑6

Thank you Mustafa for the songs

Aman Hemani

3y↑2

Inna Lilahi wa Inna ilayhi raajeoon. Thank you for using your voice to speak about what matters, brother.

Vonix Nightcore

what a beautiful voice ^^

Fatou Francesca Mbow

3y↑1

Beauty...Thank you... for beauty 🧡 Every time I want to listen to something really beautiful... I come back here.

KnowledgeHub

very powerful. rip to the young brother. love from london

odil malazgirt

3y↑1

You can hear and see his pain. May Ali rest amongst all the other angels ❤️

HEADTOP

3y↑56

the way he conjures the emotions into his music is unreal

Fabio Harmanus

Amazing song!!

Myra F.

3y↑1

Amazing song!!! Can't stop listening.

Agim

3y↑2

thank you for blessing us with your beautiful voice and words mustafa

Nicolas Nicolas

Chanson magnifique, artiste talentueux. Merci d'outre atlantique .

Jdar Fitness

Love this song so much

Di Apollo

3y↑101

ManMan92 Westside

3y↑6

It’s started off as nothing and became something

Big Rass

3y↑1

Man knowing how nsk passed away makes this song hurt 10x more 😔rip

Edward Tomkinson

3y↑3

Thanks for putting up the lyrics! When I read them and heard the song at the same time, I felt it and teared up😢 Mustafa touched my soul.

RIDA Mir

3y↑2

May Allah bless Ali's soul and grant him high ranks in Jannah(ameen). I wish you all the success brother Mustafa. May Allah give you everything you wish for in this world and hereafter(Ameen).

MeSh

How has this not hit a million views already?!?!!

Sara

Beautiful voice

Max Sharam

a stunning piece of art. thank you.

Tessïa Emard

2y↑2

Thank you Spotify for this awesome discovery 🔥

eddie

3y↑15

A masterpiece

IZKANDER

Subhanallah! You have a lovely heart!

Mélanie Jullian

3y↑1

This voice... ❤️

Frank Malaba

2y↑1

Moves me... EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

Atlas Rems

3y↑1

Mustafa is on a whole different type of frequency... POWERFUL STUFF

Slow Rock Acoustic

3y↑1

You have heard it a thousand times before and still, it never gets old.

Farhiya

3y↑40

I’m super excited for this. We appreciate you mustafa. May Allah grant Ali jannatul firdaus ❤️

Kris Holla

Amazing..... Peace. 🙏✌

Slow Rock Love Song

I don't understand how anyone could put a thumbs down and be sincere. Your music is healing and life giving. Thank you!

Hiba 1511

Am in love with this song omg❤️🥺

Alexandria J

3y↑2

Just found this song randomly... Touched my heart ❤ I needed to hear this today Thank you. You expressed something I have been struggling to put words to.

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