Interview with NFAK.com
Question:What is your favorite song?
Nusrat: “Allahoo” because it is in praise of Allah (God).
Question:What does “Mastt Qalander” mean? Who is “Ali Ali”? Why do people go into trance-like states when they hear this song? Is there any symbolism between this song and the life of the son-in-law (Ali) of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
Nusrat: Mastt Qalander is a high ecstasy of spirituality in which you lose yourself. Ali is the son-in-law of the Prophet (PBUH). He was a caliph in the early years of Islam.
Question:Nusrat has often mentioned his late father in interviews; and I am curious as to what he sounded like - are Ustad Fateh Ali Khan’s recordings still being (re)issued and available?
Nusrat: As far as I know my father’s recordings are still available. Also some will soon be reissued on audio tapes.
Question:What is the title of the song that Nusrat and Peter Gabriel performed at the VH1 Honors Concert?
Nusrat: The song was “In your eyes”.
Question:Which recording of Mastt Qalander” is your favorite?
Nusrat: The original version (unsynthesized).
Question:What are the place, date and exact time of birth of Nusrat and his nephew Rahat Ali Khan?
Nusrat: Both were born in Faisalabad. Nusrat was born on 10-13-48. (More answers as we get them!)
Question:Is it true that Nusrat sang at Baba Farid Shrine in Pakpattan?
Nusrat: Yes, as he often does during the Islamic month of Moharram.
Question:Your music is made up of a lot emotion - what drives you to your passion when performing?
Nusrat: Sufism and Islam are the basis and subject of my singing. The love of Allah (God) and the praise of his Prophet (PBUH) are my sources of my passion.
Question:Is the “Ustad Fateh Ali Khan” on the ECM release “Raga and Saga” with Jan Garbarek your father?
Nusrat: No.
Question:How do you feel about people of other faiths?
Nusrat: Every soul has the right to live and worship his or her Creator. Sufisim is a message of affection and tranquility to bring different people together. People of God understand this message. It is my mission to share this message all over the world.
i am the GREATEST FAN of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
my life ended that day when Nusrat died, i wish i could bring nusrat back from my dear Allah, the only thing i want in my life is Muhammad and Nusrat.
It is hard to arrange words in praise of such a Great personality…..he served very well our mother tounge punjabi.
i live in Punjab(India) n Nusrat Saab is very much popular here as in other parts of the words.
He was (n is) really great…..
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I’m writing an article about Nusrat for Polish avant-guarde magazine Glissando.
I’ve known his music for years, but very recently i’ve realized what an amazing personality he was.
His music is like a lantern - it lights my way in a dark night of life, it shows me the way.
Nusratw fateh ali khan sahib is best singer of all world. I very like the gazal’s and quali of khan sahib. Alla mere khuda plz nusrat sahib ko vapis bhej do.
I believe and I will follow the greatest of the greatest. Allah please help to giude everybody in the world and bring love back to our hearts. Only you know how much we need to stop the hate and bring world at peace. If it’s through music……. Nusrat is the one who can do it. That’s why we have to take what Nusrat has given us and run with it, stretch it as far as we can. We are here and now, only we can spread Nusrats music throughout the world.
nusrat will always be in our hearts …….. he is man wiyh beauti ful voice….. its be sweet as sweet as hney…….
nusrat we all love u alot …….. u alway sbe in our heart.
Hi…….
Ustad Nusrar Fateh Ali Khan is still a legend. The greatest gifts he gave to the music world are his music and his nephew whom he trained. It is difficult for many skilled singers to even touch his scale. I wish Rahat Fateh Ali Khan will follow his uncle’s path.
I love Nusrat and his songs. Especially qawalies, like ye jo halka halka suroor hay, tum aik gorakh dhandah ho, kitay ishq da rog na la baithin, and many more. His music just casts a spell on the listeners. We will all miss him, remember him and love him throughout our lives.
i wished to meet you alas i am unable to meet you becuase you are not in this world if you were in this world then i would like to be your deciple. but sorry it is not time to do so.
I love you nusrat fateh ali khan and rahat fateh ali khan
lets bring back nusrat fateh ali khan in our memories and keep him forever in it i daily listen and start my day with nusrat qawali and bring me a biologically excited and i feels that i have the greatest power in me to take off the universe…
Today is 11th death anniversary of THe Voice from Heavens.
I have no words to praise his work.My favourite was Kisay da yaar na vichray and the there is long list which i listen always all the time.