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“Allahumma” is the eighth song from the European Baha’i Choral Festival that was held from May 29 – June 2, 2019 at the Baha’i House of Worship in Langenhain, Germany. This Arabic song was composed by Bijan Khadem-Missagh, arranged by Tom Price, and conducted by Ameli Dziemba. The song is based on a prayer revealed by the Bab.
Lyrics & Quote
ARABIC
Allahumma ya Subuhun ya Quddus ya Hannanu ya Mannan. Farrij Lana Bi’l-Fazli Va’l-Ihsan. Innaka Rahmanu Mannan.
The Bab
ENGLISH
O God, Praised and Holy! O God, Merciful and Kind! Remove us from difficulties by Thy grace and favor. Verily, Thou art Merciful and Kind.
The Bab
Other songs performed as part of the European Baha’i Choral Festival 2019 can be found on this YouTube playlist.
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I love this song and this version is beautiful.
Jean Moses (April 4, 2020 at 11:35 PM)
Ja, es ist wunderschön! Bravo allen Sänger! Super
Margrit Rita Hurni (April 4, 2020 at 7:38 AM)