Lyrics of nasheeds by Sami Yusuf


We once had a Teacher
The Teacher of teachers,
He changed the world for the better
And made us better creatures,
Oh Allah we?ve shamed ourselves
We?ve strayed from Al-Mu'allim,
Surely we?ve wronged ourselves
What will we say in front him?
Oh Mu'allim...

Chorus
He was Muhammad salla Allahu 'alayhi wa sallam,
Muhammad, mercy upon Mankind,
He was Muhammad salla Allahu 'alayhi wa sallam,
Muhammad, mercy upon Mankind,
Teacher of all Mankind.

(O Chosen One, O intercessor of the worlds)
He prayed while others slept
While others ate he?d fast,
While they would laugh he wept
Until he breathed his last,
His only wish was for us to be
Among the ones who prosper,
Ya Mu'allim peace be upon you,
Truly you are our Teacher,
Oh Mu'allim..

He taught us to be just and kind
And to feed the poor and hungry,
Help the wayfarer and the orphan child
And to not be cruel and miserly,
His speech was soft and gentle,
Like a mother stroking her child,
His mercy and compassion,
Were most radiant when he smiled


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Sami Yusuf - Ya ommi (O Mother)

Blessed is your face,
Blessed is your name,
My beloved,

Blessed is your smile,
Which makes my soul wants to fly,
My beloved,

All the nights and all the time you cared for me,
But now I never realized that forgive me,
Now I?m alone filled with so much shame
For all the years I?ve caused you pain.
If only I could sleep in your arms again,
Mother, I?m lost without you.

You were the sun that brightens my day,
Now who?s gonna wipe my tears away?
If only I knew what I know today,
Mother, I?m lost without you.