Shah E Mardan E Ali Lyrics English Translation -

This is one of the most famous naat or manqabat in praise of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS). The title means "King of the Brave, Lion of God."

Aye Musalmano, Suno Kahani (O Muslims, listen to the story) shah e mardan e ali lyrics english translation

The Lyrics and English Translation of "Shah e Mardan e Ali" This is one of the most famous naat

The final stanza expresses the devotee's willingness to sacrifice their life for the family of the Prophet Muhammad, and affirms their allegiance to Imam Ali as a representative of God. Length variance: Some versions are 4 stanzas, some are 12

"Shah-e-Mardan Ali" is a profound Sufi qawwali most famously performed by Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The title translates to "King of Brave Men, Ali," and the lyrics serve as a devotional tribute to Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib, the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad. Core Themes and Significance

• Length variance: Some versions are 4 stanzas, some are 12. The core (the refrain "La fata illa Ali...") remains constant.
• Language mixing: The song mixes Arabic (La fata illa Ali), Persian (Sher-e-Yazdan), and Urdu/Hindi (Dushmanon ko jalta dekha). Our translation respects all three.
• Sunni vs. Shia variations: Mainstream Sunnis respect Ali as the fourth Rashidun Caliph and a great warrior but avoid the intercessory phrase "Ya Ali madad" as bordering on shirk (polytheism). Shia and Sufi Muslims use it freely. This article presents the lyrics as sung by the majority of reciters.

Original: Jab bhi chillaya Ali madad, Ali madad Translation: Whenever they cried out, "Ali, help! Ali, help!"