Renowned poet, Hamd and Naat Khuwan, Muzaffar Warsi is no more
A true Ashiq-e-Rasool
Those who remember the grand old days of PTV, would remember a very distinguished gentleman reciting Naats and Hamd-e-Bari Taala in his riveting voice. His famous hamd, “Koie to hai jo nizam-i-hasti chala raha hai” is one of the best hamd of all time. It has been recited separately by the likes of Nusrat Fateh Ali as “Wohi Khuda Hai”. The distinguished gentleman’s name was Muzaffar Warsi, who passed away on Friday, January 28, 2011 in Lahore. He was 77 years old and was living alone for the last couple of years.
A migrant from Meerut after partition, Warsi Sahab began his career as a lyricist for Pakistani films in the 1950’s and later on moving towards penning Naats and Hamds.
His famous Hamd can be seen here:
His another famous naat was “Mera Payambar Azeemtar Hay”
He was a true Aashiq-e-Rasool and a great Muslim, unlike those who claim to be a lover of the Holy Prophet and then kill in his name. May Allah rest his soul in peace.
Muzaffar Warsi passes away
Dawn, January 29, 2011
LAHORE, Jan 28: Noted Na’at Khwan and poet Muzaffar Warsi passed away on Friday after a protracted illness. He was 77.
He won wide acclaim for lending his melodious voice to Na’ats many of which have become popular mobile ringtones. One of the famous recitals over the years has been: “Koie to hai jo nizam-i-hasti chala raha hai”.
His son, Haseeb Warsi, told Dawn that he (Muzaffar Warsi) had been bed-ridden for the last couple of years. Of late he had developed complications and remained hospitalised for a couple of months.
On Friday night, Haseeb said, his father collapsed at his home in Johar Town and died on way to hospital.
Funeral will be taken out from 297 A-3, Johar Town, at 8:30am on Saturday (today).
Muzaffar Warsi was born on Dec 23, 1933, in Meerath, India. He was a prominent Urdu poet, critic, essayist and lyricist. Among his publications were collection of various poetry genres and autobiography entitled “Gaye dinon ka suraagh” which was considered a classic. He also used to write for Urdu newspapers.
It was as a Na’at Khwan he won celebrity and the government honoured him with Pride of Performance.
Muzaffar Warsi was born as Muhammad Muzaffaruddin Siddiqui into the family of Alhaaj Muhammad Sharfuddin Ahmad (who was better known as Sufi Warsi). It was a family of landlords of Meerath.
A great great Naat Khwan is no more with us. May Allah bless his soul. Amen
Warsi sahab baray hee zabardast naat khuwan thay….Allah unn kee maghfirat karay.
مظفر وارثی بے شک ایک سچے عشق رسول تھے ،میں ان کی نعتیں اور حمد سنا کرتا ہوں ،اپ شاید یقین نہ کریں پر میرے ساتھ عجیب اتفاق ہوا میں نے پچھلے مہینہ بڑی ڈھونڈ ڈھونڈ کر مظفر وارثی صاحب کے کلام ڈاون لوڈ کیے تھے جو میرے لیپ ٹوپ میں تھے اور اس جمعہ کو میں نے نماز پر جانے سے پہلے وہ اپنی یو ایس بی میں ٹرانسفر کیے اور اپنی گاڑی میں لگاے اور ان کی نعتیں سنیں اور اس کے بعد بھی جب اس روز باہر نکلا تو بھی ان کی حمد اور نعت سنتا رہا اور اگلے دن میں نے ان کے انتقال کی خبر پڑھی .میں سوچتا ہوں کے جب ان کا انتقال ہو رہا ہوگا تو ان کی حمد اور نعت دوسرے ملک میں سنی جا رہی تھی .الله ان کی بخشش فرمائیں اور رسول کریم کی شفاعت نصیب فرمائیں
ان کی آواز میں سچائی تھی جو دل سے نکلتی تھی اور کئی بار ان کی حمد اور نعت پڑھ کر میری آنکھوں سے آنسوں نکل گئے تھے .
maira zooq aor shooq naat goisay kafi ghra hai main aksar naatain parhta bhee hon isi hawaly say muzzafar warsi sahab ka kalam jo ka mai nay 12 rabiul awal ki raat aik masjid may parha yaqeen janiya aik sarror o isqo mohabat ki ajab kafiyat samaeen par tari thee or log bohat he masroor hoay kalam ka aik aik lafz ishqa sarkar main doba howa tha or alfaz ka chonao jo kay muqtalif zabano ko shamil kar kay kiya gaya tha bohat he monfarid aor lajawab tha jo kay isqh kay sath sath aap ki ilmi qabliyat ka mon bolta saboot hai.
Warsi sahib was a very humble,polite and kind human being.He served in State Bank of Pakistan.His poetry in “naat goee” was unique one.I would pray to Allah to bless him being ‘Zakir-e-Rasool’and rest his soul in peace.Aameen
Muzaffer warsi,ki wafat aik bohat bara qoami nuqsan hai.unhon ne hamd aur naat goyi main aik naya andaz mutarif kerwaya jo dil ko chu lene wala tha.Allah unhain apne jawar-r-rehmat main jaga ata fermaye.(Ameen)
Muzaffar Warsi is a great poet of all times. His famous books are:
Alhamd.
Lashareek.
Kaaba-e-ishq.
Noor-e-azal.
Baab-e-Haram.
Meray Achay Rasool.
Dil Sey Dar-e-Nabí Tak.
Sahib-ut-Taaj.
Ummi Laqabi.
Gaye Dinon Ka Suraagh
Barf Kí Nao.
Khulay Dareechay Band Hawa.
Lehja.
Raakh Kay Dhair Main Phool.
Tanha tanha guzri hai.
Dekha jo teer kha kay.
Hisaar.
Zulm na sehna.
Lahu ki haryali.
Sitaroon ki aabju.
May Allah bless him the high place in Jannat-ul-Firdoos, Ameen!