The word Qawali is derived from an Arabic word “Qaul” meaning “saying”. Because in Qawali mainly a basic saying is repeated again and again, along with other pieces of religious poetry, that’s why it is called Qawali. Qawali which is also known as “mehfil-e-samaa” is basically traditional way of singing religious music. As a major, Qawali is sung in Persian and Indian sub-continent (Pakistan, Indian). Generally It is performed at suif (saint) shrines or dargahs.
Content of Qawali varies according to the category of qawali and also according to the events and/or festival. Commonly, Qawali can be consisting of any of the following topics:
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Hamd: Hamd means a song in praise of ALLAH.
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Naat: Naat means a song in praise of the holy prophet HAZRAT MUHAMMAD (choicest blessings and peace be upon him)
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Manqabat: Manqabat means a song in praise of some great sufi saint specially Hazrat ALI (Razi-Allah anho)
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Munaajaat: Munaajaat means some prayer wish.
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Marsiya: Marsiya means praise or remembrance of the great sacrifice of Hazrat Imaam Hussain (Razi-Allah anho) in the battle of Karbla.
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Kafi: Means a poem consisting of sufi wisdom.
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Ghazal: Poetry for some beloved one more specifically some religious personality.
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