⚠️ Man Niyam Wallah | Farsi Qawwali | Baba Farid & Hazrat Ahmad Jaam (Lyrics & English Translation)

Performed By: Akhtar Atta Qawwal (Son of the Hafiz Qawwal)
Kalaam By: Hazrat Baba Fareeduddin Masood Ganj-e-Shakar (RA)
Lyrics and Translations: Bhaijaan Yousufi
Raag: Shahana
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Before anything, I just wish I had better-quality audio for this Qawwali. But for those that want to study and understand this Qawwali, this audio will work.
This particular piece is actually two separate Qawwali joined one after another. It starts off with the writings of Hazrat Baba Fareed whose given name was "Masood". And the second half is writings from Hazrat Ahmad Jaam. This is different from Maulana Abdur Rahman Jami who is mostly associated with the name "Jami". I'm guessing Qawwals sometimes combine separate Qawwali because the stanzas match in the balance, so they can sing two separate pieces as one large Qawwali. Secondly, the topics of the poems may resemble also each other.
Subject:
Baba Fareed (RA) continuously implores the readers to understand that "It's Not Him". It started with a famous miracle when he gave someone a plain ordinary brick as a means of financial assistance, and later the brick turned into gold. When the masses came to him in devotion to such a miracle, Baba Fareed (RA) would weep and say, "Man Niyam Wallah".
Guft:
I often find Hazrat Ameer Khusro's line, "Guft Mehboobe Ilaahi", which in this case is incorrect by the Qawwal; since the lines following are said by Hazrat Nizamuddin's Sheikh, Baba Fareed.
Jaane Jaanam:
In the original Kalaam, it is "Sirre Sirram, Jaane Jaanam, Tan Niyam". In either case, Baba Fareed is pointing to the mystery of the origin of humanity. How Allah breathed his own soul into Hazrat Aadam (AS).
Kore Chasmañ:
Blind here of course doesn't mean those with a physical disability. But those who choose to overlook or even refute certain truths. One of the Sufi Pros that come to mind is: "One Who Doesn't Recognize the Truth, Is Blind. One Who Recognizes Yet Refuses, Is Kafir."
Noore Nooram:
When Allah says in the Hadith Qudsi, that he created everything from Noor-e-Muhammad. And Noor is Allah's divine light. It may not be easy to display through experimentation, but we too are made of that light. And so is the being of Rasulallah (SAW) himself. However, the concentration of that Noor is vastly different between us.
Man Aliyam Man Nabi:
Here's where most people seem to lose the meaning a bit. Yes, (he) does say he's Ali and Nabi. But remember, he's already said, "It's Not Me!" earlier. So whatever remains seems to be declaring this. By no means is Hazrat Khwaja Fareed-ud-Deen personally claiming to be Allah's Messenger, after Prophet Muhammad (SAW). What he is saying is that within this being we call Baba Fareed, these claims are all that really have remained.
Roghan Niyam:
We are not the physicality but the soul within this organism. We are not our hands and feet. We're not even the brain or even our thoughts. Thoughts too are ingredients of training, our life experiences, and our surroundings. We are something much beyond all this.
Manzile Ishq:
Here's where the Qawwal starts with the writings of Hazrat Ahmad Jaam of the Naqshbandi Sufi Order. Poet was asked how Hazrat Ahmad Jaam was different than any other Maulana clergy. He explains in this poem that not all with similar titles are the same. Makaan (Physical Place) and Manzil (Destination) may both be referring to a point to make the journey to, but they're not the same. He describes that those that have gone through longing pains of Allah's love are of a different creed altogether.
Khanjare Tasleem:
Many a time Sufi poets use extreme words like dagger, sword, slay, death, etc. But one must understand these are not to be taken literally, it's poetry after all. Here, Khanjare Tasleem is translated as Dagger of Submission. When one bows or submits to the will of another, it's like a dagger to the ego.
Az Gheib Jaane:
And here, he clears it up by explaining that the revival from the ego's death is even mightier than the life before.
Madrasa:
He explains that schools will teach all that can be read in a book and memorized. But experiencing love is a whole other subject that cannot be taught in a school. It's a bit of a jab at the Muslim clergy who sometimes very aggressively denounce all forms of creativity, different viewpoints, etc.
Gumm Na Kardi:
While he jabs at the clergy, he holds the same measure to this fellow Sufis as he makes a similar jab. He advises himself (and those of his community), never to let go of composure (or even rationality which includes proper etiquette) in the passion of emotions towards God. He even contemplates that this control may vanish at some point. And yet still, to remain composed until it's no longer in control.
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Start: (0:00)
Man Niyam Wallah: (0:31)
Awaaz Kisi Ki: (1:42)
Noore Paakam: (3:29)
Man Waliyam: (5:15)
Oust Andar: (6:03)
Manzile Ishq Az: (7:34)
Ashiqane Khwajagane: (8:23)
Kushtah Gaane: (9:02)
Ishq Ra Dar Madrasa: (9:39)
Ahmada Ta Gumm: (10:32)
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Full Lyrics Below:
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Guft (Sheikhe) Mehboobe Ilaahi
Translation: Says (Master of) Hazrat Nizamuddin
Khwajaey Paake Pattan
Translation: Generous Master of Pakpattan
Kya?
Translation: What?
Man Niyam, Wallah Yaara, Man Niyam
Translation: It's Not Me, By Allah, My Friend, It's Not Me
Man Niyam, Wallah Yaara
Translation: It's Not Me, By Allah, My Friend
Oh Yaara
Translation: Oh Friends
Man Niyam, Wallah Yaara, Man Niyam
Translation: It's Not Me, By Allah, My Friend, It's Not Me
Koyi Kya Samjhe? Koyi Kya Jaane? Bass...
Translation: Would Anyone Understand? Would Anyone Know? Just That...
Man Niyam, Wallah Yaara, Man Niyam
Translation: It's Not Me, By Allah, My Friend, It's Not Me
!!!Aaaa!!!
Translation: (Vocal Improv)
Man Niyam, Wallah Yaara
Translation: It's Not Me, By Allah, My Friend
!!!Aaaa!!!
Translation: (Vocal Improv)
Man Niyam, Wallah Yaara, Man Niyam
Translation: It's Not Me, By Allah, My Friend, It's Not Me
Awaaz Kisi Ki Hei Yeh
Translation: This is Someone Else's Voice
Parbat Ki Nahi Hei
Translation: Not (the Echoes) of the Mountains
Iss Parde Meiñ Poshida
Translation: Hidden in This Veil
Koi Maahe Jabeeñ Hei
Translation: Is Someone of Limitless Beauty
Man Niyam
Translation: It's Not Me
Man Niyam, Wallah Yaara, Man Niyam
Translation: It's Not Me, By Allah, My Friend, It's Not Me
!!!Aaaa!!!
Translation: (Vocal Improv)
Man Niyam, Wallah Yaara
Translation: It's Not Me, By Allah, My Friend
Yaara
Translation: Oh Friends
Man Niyam, Wallah Yaara, Man Niyam
Translation: It's Not Me, By Allah, My Friend, It's Not Me
Man Niyam, Wallah Yaara
Translation: It's Not Me, By Allah, My Friend
Man Niyam, Wallah Yaara, Man Niyam
Translation: It's Not Me, By Allah, My Friend, It's Not Me
Jaane Jaanam, Sirre Sirram, Tan Niyam
Translation: I'm the Beloved of the Beloved, I'm the Secret of the Secret, (But) I'm Not the Body
Noore Paakam, Aamada Dar
Translation: Divine Light Comes Forth in Me
Noore Paakam, Aamada Dar, Mushte Khaak
Translation: (Even Within) This Body of Fistful of Dirt, Divine Light Comes Forth in Me
Kore Chasmañ, Ra Wale, Roshan Niyam
Translation: (However the) Those With Blindness of (Real) Vision Remain Blind To (Ever) See My Light
Aahe, Nooro Nooram, Nooro Nooram,
Translation: I'm the Divine Light of the Divine Light
Noore Nooram, Noore Nooram, Nooro Noor
Translation: I'm the Divine Light of the Divine Light, Light Above and Below, Light Encircling Light
Man Chiragho, Pañmbao, Roghan Niyam
Tranlsation: I'm Neither the Lamp, Nor the Cotton Wick, Nor the Oil That Burns It
Man Waliyam, Man Aliyam,
Translation: I'm Friend (of God), I'm (Hazrat) Ali
Man Waliyam, Man Aliyam, Man Nabi
Translation: I'm Friend (of God), I'm (Hazrat) Ali, I'm the Messenger (Prophet Muhammad SAW)(My Divine Light Only Comes Through Them)
Man Waliyam, Man Aliyam, Man Nabi
Translation: I'm Friend (of God), I'm (Hazrat) Ali, I'm the Messenger (Prophet Muhammad SAW)(My Divine Light Only Comes Through Them)
Jamm Niyam, Rustam Niyam, Bahman Niyam
Translation: I'm Not Jamsheid (Fabled King of Persia), Not Rustam (Mythological Persian Hero), and Not Bahman (Zoroastrian Folklore)
Oust Andar, Sirre Man, Zaahir
Translation: (It's He) Who Secretly Occupies Within (Me)
Oust Andar, Sirre Man, Zaahir Shuda
Translation: (It's He) Who Secretly Occupies Within (Me) and Reveals Himself
Man Niyam, Masood Wallah, Man Niyam
Translation: I'm Not Me, Masood (The Blessed - Baba Fareed) By Allah, It's Not Me
Wallah
Translation: By Allah
Man Niyam, Masood Wallah, Man Niyam
Translation: I'm Not Me, Masood (The Blessed - Baba Fareed) By Allah, It's Not Me
Aahe, Oust Andar, Sirre Man, Zaahir Shuda
Translation: (It's He) Who Secretly Occupies Within (Me) and Reveals Himself
Oust Andar, Sirre Man, Zaahir Shuda
Translation: (It's He) Who Secretly Occupies Within (Me) and Reveals Himself
Man Niyam, Masood Wallah, Man Niyam
Translation: I'm Not Me, Masood (Hazrat Baba Fareed), By Allah, It's Not Me
Manzile Ishq Az, Makaane
Translation: Place of Intense Love's Destination
Aahe, Manzile Ishq Az, Makaane
Translation: Place of Intense Love's Destination
Manzile Ishq Az, Makaane, Deegarast
Translation: Intense Love's Destination, Is of a Different Place
Mard Eeñ Raah, Ra Nishane, Deegarast
Translation: Men of This Path Have, a Different Mark (of Recognition)
Aahe, Ashiqane, Khwajagane
Translation: Those Who Love Masters
Ashiqane, Khwajagane, Chisht Raah
Translation: Those Who Love Masters of Chisht
Az Qadam Ta, Sar Nishane, Deegarast
Translation: From Feet To Forehead, They've Different Markings
Kushtah Gaane, Khanjare Tasleem
Translation: Who Are (Willingly) Slain By the Dagger of Submission (To God's Will)
Aahe, Kushtah Gaane, Khanjare Tasleem
Translation: Who Are (Willingly) Slain By the Dagger of Submission (To God's Will)
Kushtah Gaane, Khanjare Tasleem Ra
Translation: Those Who Are (Willingly) Slain By the Dagger of Submission (To God's Will)
Har Zamaañ, Az Gheib Jaane, Deegarast
Translation: Are Granted a New Life Every Moment, From a Different Unseen (Realm)
Ishq Ra Dar, Madrasa Taleem
Translation: (Concept of) Training of Love in Seminaries
Aahe, Ishq Ra Dar, Madrasa, Taleem Neest
Translation: (Concept of) Training of Love in Seminaries
Ishq Ra Dar, Madrasa, Taleem Neest
Translation: Seminaries Have No (Concept of) Training of Love
Eeñ Chuni Ilm, Az Bayane, Deegarast
Translation: Where This Particular Subject Is Practiced, Is Something Different
Ahmada, Ta Gumm Na Kardi, Hoshdaar
Translation: Remain Composed (Salook), Until (Even That) Disappears, Oh Ahmad (Maulana Ahmad Jami)
Eeñ Jaras, Az Kaarivane, Deegarast
Translation: This Ringing (Comes) From a Caravan That's Different