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Sami Yusuf is a British singer-songwriter, composer, producer and an accomplished musician. Endowed with a strong cultural affiliation to music; privileged with a musical background and having studied music with several renowned composers, including those from one of the world’s most prestigious music institutes – the Royal Academy of Music in London, music is his destiny was unsurprising a prediction acquaintances would so confidently make.
Sami learned to play several musical instruments including the piano, violin, tar, tombak, santour, daf, tabla and oud, to count a few, at a very young age. He bore the passion to etch a mark in the field of music, which he so indelibly did with the release of his groundbreaking debut album, Al-Muallim – an album composed, produced and sung by him.
A young, British-Muslim instantly became the talk of the town in lands as far and diverse as Egypt and Turkey. The album not only sold well over 3 million copies but also earned him a massive following in the Middle East, North African nations and South-East Asia.
Charmed by his good looks and manners so heart warming, the young amongst his fans would emulate what they saw in Sami – a leader. His fans wouldn’t shy away from admitting Sami’s music had changed their lives – for the better. Unheard of before, such an artist-fan tandem flourished with subsequent release of My Ummah, Sami’s highly acclaimed second album selling well over 4 million copies.
Sami was soon headlining CNN, the BBC, ABC, Al Jazeerah, not to mention, every mainstream TV channel in the Middle East and Turkey. Hailed by Time magazine as Islam’s biggest Rock Star and The most famous British Muslim in the World by The Guardian, it was only a matter of time before sheer dynamism of what the media dubbed a popular act became the subject matter of think-tank studies. Transnational Broadcasting Studies, in two separate papers lauded Sami’s state-of-the-art music videos a beacon of positivity and substance; his music an alternative and competitor to the mainstream Western music. His success was soon acknowledged by the University of Roehampton in south-west London, as a result of which, Sami became the first and the youngest Muslim recipient of the honorary Doctor of Letters award in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to music. In attainment of this prestigious award, he not only stands alongside Mark Twain, J.K Rowling and Robert Frost but is also one of the only three musicians in the world to be ever honored thus.
His music not only filled the airwaves of London and LA but also penetrated effectively in the conservative Arabian Peninsula. A staggering 250,000 people packed Taksim Square in Istanbul, Turkey to see Sami perform. He’s one of us, the crowds would claim proudly and sing along with Sami in his near-perfect Turkish. Sami has played across four continents, packing prestigious venues such as Wembley Arena in London, Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and The Velodrome in Cape Town, South Africa – this by all measures being a humble recollection. His shows are grand and highly personalized. His performances are trim and tightly focused, complete with singing in English, Arabic, Turkish, Persian, Urdu, Azeri and Malay and performance on a multitude of both classical and ethnic instruments. His penchant for multilingualism teamed with simplicity of conduct makes his style a statement, and his shows an experience of a lifetime.
Fame and glory however are illusionary for Sami. For him, his position as an artist is a sacred trust, a trust best honored in serving humanity. His genuine benevolence is reflected through his unwavering commitment as United Nations Celebrity Partner to reach out to those in need throughout the world. He has recently launched a campaign in partnership with United Nations World Food Programme to help end hunger in the Horn of Africa that has been hit by its worst drought in the last 60 years. He has been relentless in assuming his responsibilities as the first global ambassador of Silatech – a Qatar-based initiative promoting entrepreneurial skills and open access to capital and markets for large-scale job creation in the MENA region. His Live8 concert in Wembley Arena raised millions of pounds for the victims of the conflict-laden region of Darfur – an effort recognised and praised by the British government. Sami also took the initiative to work in close tandem with the UN sponsored charity, Save the Children, to help uplift morale of the victims of 2010 Pakistan floods by sending a message of hope and undying support through his charity single, Hear Your Call. The single became the mouthpiece of awareness campaigns led by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, BBC and the CNN.
Sami is one of the UK’s biggest exports in the last decade. In the course of 7 years, he has masterfully navigated through unchartered waters – he has won over the hearts and minds of millions from across the Middle East, Europe, North America and North Africa. His compass, in principle, has been his self-coined genre – Spiritique. Manifested both musically and philosophically in his third album, Wherever You Are, Spiritique is a product of Sami’s identity. Sami is a passionate advocate of unity and is boldly committed to cross-cultural appreciation through promotion of universal values and celebration of the human spirit. The aim is to bridge the gap between perceptions and sense of incompatibility, and to foster spiritual autonomy so we may usher into a new era of cooperation and coexistence. When different races stand side by side, when young and old, pious or agnostic, male or female sing in one voice; that’s when Spiritique shines. An ambitious undertaking it may be to some. To many, it has already begun.
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Healing
Sami Yusuf Lyrics
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What I'm feeling
But I guess it's ok
Cause I'll keep believing
There's something deep inside
Something that's calling
It's calling you and I
It's taking us up high
a simple act of kindness bring such meaning
A smile can change a life let's start believing
And feeling, let's start healing
Heal and you will be healed
Break every border
Give and you will receive
It's nature's order
There is a hidden force
Pulling us closer
It's pulling you and I
It's pulling us up high to...
Healing,
a simple act of kindness brings such meaning
A smile can change a life lets start believing
And feeling, let's start healing
Hearts in the hand of another heart
and in God's hand are all hearts
An eye takes care of another eye
and from God's eye nothing hides
Seek only to give and you'll receive
So, heal and you will be healed
The song Healing by Sami Yusuf is a powerful call for unity, compassion and love. The lyrics speak of an inner force that is calling us to heal ourselves and others. The singer acknowledges the difficulty of explaining what he is feeling but remains steadfast in his belief that healing is essential. The first verse expresses this theme, with the line "It's so hard to explain/What I'm feeling/But I guess it's ok/Cause I'll keep believing." The second verse expands on this by emphasizing the power of simple acts of kindness and the interconnectedness of all living things.
The chorus drives home the message of the song, calling for us to start healing: "Healing,/a simple act of kindness bring such meaning/A smile can change a life let's start believing/And feeling, let's start healing." The final verse speaks of the importance of giving and breaking down barriers to achieve healing: "Heal and you will be healed/Break every border/Give and you will receive/It's nature's order." The song concludes with a beautiful Arabic couplet that speaks of the unity of all hearts and the importance of giving to receive.
Overall, Healing is a song that highlights the importance of love, kindness and unity. It is a call for us to heal ourselves and others by raising our consciousness and acting with compassion.
Line by Line Meaning
It's so hard to explain
It's difficult for me to describe
What I'm feeling
How I feel inside
But I guess it's ok
But I am fine with that
Cause I'll keep believing
Because I will continue to have faith
There's something deep inside
There is something profound within me
Something that's calling
Something that is summoning
It's calling you and I
It is summonsing both you and me
It's taking us up high
It is lifting us up
Healing,
a simple act of kindness bring such meaning
A smile can change a life let's start believing
And feeling, let's start healing
Caring for others is powerful, even small gestures have great impact. We must start having faith and compassion and begin to heal ourselves and others.
Heal and you will be healed
Helping others will ultimately help yourself
Break every border
Remove all obstacles and barriers
Give and you will receive
The more you give, the more you gain
It's nature's order
It is the natural course of events
There is a hidden force
There is an unseen power at work
Pulling us closer
Bringing us together
It's pulling you and I
It is bringing you and me closer
It's pulling us up high to...
It is elevating us
Hearts in the hand of another heart
and in God's hand are all hearts
One heart is held by another heart, and ultimately, all hearts are in the hands of God
An eye takes care of another eye
and from God's eye nothing hides
We must care for and protect each other, and nothing is hidden from God
Seek only to give and you'll receive
If you make giving your priority, you will also receive
So, heal and you will be healed
Therefore, if you help others, you will also help yourself
Writer(s): Sami Yusuf Copyright: Resonance Music Fze
Contributed by Zoe S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@technonick642
The last part of the song🙏❤:
بيد الله كل قلب
Kaybon bayna yaday kalb
A heart in (Other) Heart's hand
بيد الله كل قلب
Bi Yadi Allah-i kol-lo kalb
(Allah is pronounced as ellahi)
Allah own all hearts
عين ترعى عينا، وعين الله ترعى
Aynon tar'a 'ayna, wa ayno Allah-i tar'a
An eye is nursing another, and Allah (God) is nursing
كلمة طيبة صدقة
Kalimaton tayibaton sadaka
A good/ king word is an alms (sadaka)
تبسمك لأخيك صدقه
Tabassomoka li akheeka sadaka
*Smiling to your brother is an alms (sadaka)
كل معروف صدقة
Kollo ma rofin sadaka
All good is alms (sadaka)
اللهم اشف شفاءً لا يغادر سقماً
*Allahomma ishfi shifa an la yo'adiro saqama
O God, heal a full healing that doesn't leave any Sickness
@syedhussein6054
Beautiful lyrics and video.. a good reminder that the acts of kindness are interconnected within our life.. All good deeds are indeed the blessings from Allah, whether when we are able to give others or when we are able to receive from others..
A reminder for us to be kind, as kindness will be reflected throughout different moments of our life..
To the dearest healthcare workers, take good care of our patients..be strong and stay safe
May all the struggles that we encountered in serving others, especially during this time ‘heal’ the difficulties that we have in other facets of life..
‘Seek only to give and you'll receive
So, heal and you will be healed, healed..’
Thank you brother sami yusuf...may Allah bless u and every brothers and sisters around,amin..
@RoMaNa30
1:40 AM, NY 12\22\2019 it's so hard to explain what I'm feeling <3
@ZapytajRedditPolska
Gdansk, Poland. I am listening to this every night when I work hard to feed my family <3 These songs bring me hope and motivation and also internal happiness <3 <3 <3
@Lmcdontiktok
i dont understand? start of covid
@MJOUAH
RoMaNa The Legend 💖💖
@LostTurtle
@Mechanika pod blokiem 🤍🤍🌸 much love for u bro
@nightmare4496
Hope you doing fine now
@noor-ul-ainzulfiqar1135
I first heard this when i was a student and want to become doctor.. and now Alhamdulillah i am a doctor and working in hospital..i usually play this while going to hospital ..this is soo heart touching
May Allah bless everyone with Good health
@sheemafarheen
😊
@nona_malika
Ouwhh waoow MashaAllah , congratz 🙏 ..
@Grim_Azrael
Mashallah 👍🏻 you worked hard and succeeded. May Allah guide you the straight path inshallah and make you and your family prosperous.