Ya Khwaja Ye Hindalwali Artist: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Genre: Sufi, Qawwali
Central to the song is the plea for the saint's protection and guidance, often referring to him as the "king of kings" and a "helper of the poor". Ya Khwaja Ye Hindalwali By Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
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Listeners often report that the sargam (musical improvisation) in this piece is particularly haunting. Rahat holds the note on "Hindalwaaaaali" for nearly 15 seconds in some live renditions, a technique inherited from his uncle, Nusrat. This sustain mimics the feeling of holding one’s breath while standing in front of the Sult-ul-Hind (The King of India – Khwaja Ghareeb Nawaz). Ya Khwaja Ye Hindalwali Artist: Rahat Fateh Ali