Rahat Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (born. 1974 in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan) is… Read Full Bio ↴Rahat Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (born. 1974 in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan) is a musician, and primarily, a singer of Qawwali, a devotional music of the Sufis. He is the nephew of Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. In addition to Qawwali, he also performs ghazals and other light music. He has toured extensively and performed in Pakistan, India and all around the world.
Biography

He was born in 1974 in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan into a family of traditional musicians. The son of Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan, Rahat was trained by his uncle Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in the art of classical music and Qawwali[4]. Under the tutelage of his uncle, his first public performance was at the age of eleven.

Soundtracks and other projects in the United States

In a subordinate role with his uncle Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, working in collaboration with Eddie Vedder, of the American rock band, Pearl Jam, Rahat contributed to the soundtrack of the 1995 Hollywood film Dead Man Walking.[5]

In 2002, he worked on the soundtrack of Four Feathers in collaboration with the American composer of orchestral and film music, James Horner.[6]

Also in 2002, Rahat guested with The Derek Trucks Band on the song "Maki Madni" for Trucks' album, Joyful Noise.

More recently, his vocals were featured on the soundtrack of Mel Gibson's Apocalypto.

Discography

Success in Bollywood

* Laal - Alaap
* Man ki Laghan - Paap, 2004
* Jiya Dhadak Dhadak Jaye - Kalyug - 2005 Film produced by Mahesh Bhatt
* Naina Thug Lain Ge - Omkara - 2006 film
* Jag Soona Soona Lage - Om Shanti Om - 2007 Film directed by Farah Khan
* O Re Piya - Aaja Nachle - 2007 Film
* Main Jahaan Rahoon - Namastey London - 2007 film
* Bol Na Halke Halke - Jhoom Barabar Jhoom - 2007 film
* Haal-e-Dil - Haal-e-dil - 2008 film
* Koi Chala Ja Raha Hai - Woodstock Villa - 2008 film
* Jag Jeondeyan De Mele - Jag Jeondeyan De Mele - 2009 Punjabi Film
* Teri Ore - Singh is Kinng - 2008
* Jaau Kaha - Billu Barber - Feb 2009
* Aankhon Mein Kyon - Dekh Bhai Dekh (film) - 2009 Film
* Ajj Din Chadheya - Love Aaj Kal - 2009 Film

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan released his brand new album called Charkha in 2008

Allah Hoo Allah Hoo
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Lyrics

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Allah Hoo, Allah Hoo, Allah Hoo
Allah Hoo, Allah Hoo, Allah Hoo

Malik ul mulk lashareeka lahoo
Wahadahoo laa ilaahaa illaahoo

Allah Hoo, Allah Hoo, Allah Hoo
Allah Hoo, Allah Hoo, Allah Hoo

Yeh zameen jab na thii yeh jahaan jab na thaa
Chaand suraj na thay aasman jab na tha
Raaz-e-haq bhi kisi per ayaan jab na tha
Tab na tha kuch yahaan tha magar tu hee tu

Allah Hoo, Allah Hoo, Allah Hoo
Allah Hoo, Allah Hoo, Allah Hoo

Sana bashar k liyeah bashar sana k liyeah
Tamaam hamd sazawaar hai khuda k liyeah
Ata k samnay yarab khata ka zikar he kya
Tu ata k liyeah hai bashar khata k liyeah

Allah Hoo, Allah Hoo, Allah Hoo
Allah Hoo, Allah Hoo, Allah Hoo

Kiyoon piyaa ibn-e-haidar nay jaam-e-fanaa
Khaal khichwai tabraiz ne kiyoon bhala
Daar per charh ke mansoor nay kia kaha
Sab banatay khilonay lay raha tu he tu

Allah Hoo, Allah Hoo, Allah Hoo
Allah Hoo, Allah Hoo, Allah Hoo

Laa ilaahaa teri shaan ya wahdahoo
Tu khayaal-o-tajassus tu he aarzoo
Aankh ki roshni dil ki awaaz tu
Tha bhi tu, hai bhi tu, hoga bhi tu hee tu

Allah Hoo, Allah Hoo, Allah Hoo
Allah Hoo, Allah Hoo, Allah Hoo

Overall Meaning

The Rahat Fateh Ali Khan song "Allah Hoo Allah Hoo" is an ode to the Almighty, a mesmeric hymn of praise that speaks to the soul. The opening verse repeats the name Allah Hoo three times, building a resonance that resonates throughout the duration of the song. The second verse speaks of God, who is the Lord of the Universe and who has no partners. The line "Wahadahoo laa ilaahaa illaahoo" translates to mean "He is one, there is no god but Him." This concept of God's unity, or "tawheed," is central to Islam and is highlighted in this verse.

The following verses speak of the beauty and the wonder of the universe and the power of God as the creator of all things. The lyrics talk about the secrets of the universe and the very essence of life, all of which are known to God alone. The chorus repeats the words Allah Hoo three times, almost like a prayer that reaffirms faith and trust in God. The song ends with a verse that speaks of the all-encompassing nature of God, who is the source of all light and guidance in life.

As for the music itself, "Allah Hoo Allah Hoo" is performed in the Qawwali musical style, which is a form of devotional music that originated in South Asia. The genre was popularized by the Sabri Brothers, a group of renowned qawwali singers from Pakistan. The instrumentation in the song includes the harmonium, tabla, and dholak. The melody is powerful and evocative, perfectly complementing the spiritual intensity of the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

Allah Hoo, Allah Hoo, Allah Hoo
This song is a tribute to the power and greatness of Allah, the one and only God who reigns over all things.

Malik ul mulk lashareeka lahoo Wahadahoo laa ilaahaa illaahoo
Allah is the King of all kings, with no partners or equals. There is no deity but Him.

Yeh zameen jab na thii yeh jahaan jab na thaa Chaand suraj na thay aasman jab na tha Raaz-e-haq bhi kisi per ayaan jab na tha Tab na tha kuch yahaan tha magar tu hee tu
Before the existence of Earth and the universe, before the sun and moon, before any secrets or truths were revealed, nothing else existed except for Allah.

Sana bashar k liyeah bashar sana k liyeah Tamaam hamd sazawaar hai khuda k liyeah Ata k samnay yarab khata ka zikar he kya Tu ata k liyeah hai bashar khata k liyeah
Every creature sings the praises of Allah, whether they are aware of it or not. All praise is for God alone, and any acknowledgement or confession of human error is just a sign of His blessings and mercy.

Kiyoon piyaa ibn-e-haidar nay jaam-e-fanaa Khaal khichwai tabraiz ne kiyoon bhala Daar per charh ke mansoor nay kia kaha Sab banatay khilonay lay raha tu he tu
The great Sufi saints who drank the cup of spiritual annihilation, who were flayed and burned and rose to speak the truth to power, were all just playing with toys compared to the true reality of God's existence and omnipotence.

Laa ilaahaa teri shaan ya wahdahoo Tu khayaal-o-tajassus tu he aarzoo Aankh ki roshni dil ki awaaz tu Tha bhi tu, hai bhi tu, hoga bhi tu hee tu
Allah, you are the only true deity, and all thoughts and desires are aimed towards your infinite power and wisdom. You are the light in our eyes and the voice in our hearts, both now and forever.

Writer(s): Iqbal Kasoori Naqibi, Farrukh Ali Khan, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

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