Ya nabi, ya nabi
Sallu alai-hi waalihi
Tu kuja mann kuja
Tu kuja mann kuja
Tu ameer-e haram main faqeer-e ‘ajam
Tu ameer-e haram main faqeer-e ‘ajam
Tere gun aur yih lab main talab hi talab (2) Tu ata hi ‘ata main khata hi khata
Tu kuja man kuja
Tu kuja man kuja
Ilhaam jaamah hai tera
Qur'aan imaama hai tera
Mimbar tera arsh-e bareen
Ya rahmat-ul-lil aalameen
Tu kuja man kuja
Tu haqeeqat hai main sirf ehsaas hoon (2)
Tu samandar main bhatki hui pyaas hoon (2)
Mera ghar khaak par aur teri rahguzar (2)
Sidrat ul-muntaha
Tu kuja man kuja, tu kuja man kuja
Tu kuja man kuja, tu kuja man kuja
Aye farishto woh sultaan-e mairaaj hain
Tum jo dekho ge hairaan ho jaaoge
Zulf tafseer-e wallail ban jaayegi
Chehra quraan sara nazar aayega
Chehra nazar ayega
Mere aaqa imaam-I saff-e ambiya (2)
Naam pe unke laazim hai salle ala
Laazim hai salle ala
Tu kuja man kuja
Mustafa mujtaba
Khaatim ul-mursaleen
Ya rahmat ul-lil- aalameen.
Tu kuja mann kuja
Tu kuja mann kuja
Khair ul-bashar rutbah tera (2)
Aawaaz-e haq khutbah tera (2)
Aafaaq tere saamaeen (2)
Saais jibreel-e ameen (2)
Ya rahmat ul-lil-‘aalameen
Tu kuja man kuja, tu kuja man kuja
Tu kuja man kuja, tu kuja man kuja
Tu hai ahraam-e anwaar baandhe hue (2)
Main duroodon ki dastaar baandhe hue (2)
Kaaba-e ishq tu main tere chaar su (2)
Tu asar main dua
Tu kuja man kuja
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Overall Meaning:
The lyrics to the qawwali song, Tu Kuja Man Kuja, by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan are a beautiful testament to the devotion of Islam. The song begins with the singer addressing the Prophet Muhammad, asking for blessings upon him. The title phrase “Tu Kuja Man Kuja” translates to mean “Where to go, where to go”, in a search for spirituality and guidance. The singer then addresses Allah, recognizing his own limited understanding of the divine, acknowledging his constant desire for Allah’s mercy and blessings.
The lyrics are filled with rich imagery, such as referencing the Mimbar, the holy pulpit in the mosque, the Arsh-e-Bareen, the throne of Allah and the Sidrat ul-Muntaha, the ultimate limit of knowledge and understanding. These references emphasize the singer's wish to be closer to Allah and his yearning to find spiritual fulfillment.
The song also highlights the importance of the last prophet, Muhammad. The lyrics speak of his significance and importance in guiding humanity towards the right path. The song emphasizes the importance of offering blessings upon the Prophet and highlights his pivotal role in human history. The lyrics also refer to other Prophets, such as Imaam-I saff-e ambiya, stressing that all prophets must be respected and revered.
Overall, the lyrics to Tu Kuja Man Kuja call for devotion, spiritual fulfillment, and reverence for Allah and his messengers.
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