- Muhammad Owais Raza Qadri
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Muhammad Owais Raza Qadri Born 8th July 1970 Origin Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Genres Hamds and Naats (1983-) Occupations Catering(formally) Naat khawan Years active 1983 - Present Associated acts Naats, Hamds Website www.owaisqadri.com Muhammad Owais Raza Qderi (Urdu, Arabic: محمد اویس رضا قادری, born 8 July 1970 in Karachi) is a Pakistani who has travelled widely as a Naat khawan (reciter of naat).[1]
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Biography
AlHaaj Muhammad Owais Raza Qadri is the crownless king of present day Sana Khawans around the world and undoubtedly the most heartily loved, popular and legend of Sana Khawans, known for his melodious voice and unique style of expressing his great love and respect for the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He emerged with a revolutionary voice and unique style with a zeal to surpass his own targets and a performer par excellence. Today he is an ideal for millions of Ushaqan-e-Rasool across the globe. He is a legend at the age of 38, and the journey has just begun. There are millions of Owais Raza Qadri's fans worldwide who deeply admire and are inspired with him. They longed to know about the personal details which are still undiscovered and how he spent his daily life, so some information was collected about his daily routine. Further information will continue to be added day by day, Insha-Allah-o-Rabb-ul Aalameen. Muhammad Owais Raza Qadri was born on 17th. October 1969 in Pakistan. He is Intermediate in academic qualifications. He has performed several Hajj and Umras, the first Umra being in 1992 while the first Hajj in 1996. Apart from holy places, Pakistan is Owais Qadri's favourite country. According to him, the memorable moment of his life has not arrived. His favourite personality is Alahazrat, Mujaddid-e-Din-o-Millat Imam Shah Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi. He is currently working on an new album. He was also a Markazi Naat Khuwan of Dawateislami and a Follower of Ilyas Qadri Bulbul-e-Madinah plans to open a Naat Academy very soon. Owais Raza Qadri was married in 1994 and has four children: two daughters and two sons named Mohammad Anis Raza and Mohammad Afif Raza. He started reciting naats at the age of 8 only. He was inspired by AlHaaj Yousuf Ashrafi (late) who was his ideal Naat Khawan also. He did not take special naat classes but acquired the companionship of "Ushaqaan-e-Rasool". All naats are his favorites. Reciting the Kalaam of Imam-e-Ahle-sunnat, Alahazrat Shah Ahmed Raza Khan Sahib Barelvi is most liked by Owais Raza Qadri. His first album was released in 1983 and after that numerous albums have been released. He has traveled to many countries of the world spreading the message of Islam and love for Muhammad including England, Canada, Dubai, Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, India, Hijaz-e-Muqaddas South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Malawi, Kenya, Maurtus, Botswana, Mapoto, Zambia, Suwaziland, Bangaladesh, Syria etc. Owais Qadri's services for the promotion of naats were recently acknowledged by the Government of Pakistan when he was given the award of Best Naat Khawan in 2007. As a token of respect, he was also weighed in silver by Barkati Foundation in 2008. There are no formalities for the bookings of Mehfil-e-Naat, however, privilege is given to areas where something could be done to promote Islam. Regarding his future plans, Owais Qadri states that he will continue reciting naats and work for getting people back to the path of Sala'at-o-Sunnat. Muhammad Owais Raza Qadri advises new naat khawans that Naat Khawani is Ibaadat and before reciting any naat essential knowledge should be collected about it and special care should be taken to ensure that it is not objectionable by Islamic Shariah. It is best to check all naats with a learned scholar. Furthermore, they should restrain from such acts which can be criticized by others. Addressing the young generation, Muhammad Owais Raza Qadri remarks that undoubtedly success lies within the fact that we must walk on the path guided to us by Allah and Muhammad, leave the way of strangers and always believe in death. Acquire adequate knowledge of Islam and recite at least one Ruku of the Quran (Kanzul Iman) with translation.
Career
Beginning in 1983, he has released several albums, despite having taken no formal na'at classes. Qadri has traveled to England, Canada, Dubai, Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, India, Hijaz-e-Muqaddas South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Malawi, Kenya, Maurtus, Botswana, Mapoto, Zambia, Suwaziland, Bangaladesh, Syria etc. to recite Anasheed .In vagra Bharuj India,more than 500,000 people attended one of his performances,In Hyderabad, India, more than 200,000 people attended one of his performances, creating the record for most number of attandees in a Mehfil-e-Na'at. In the course of his performances, he advises young people to acquire adequate knowledge of Islam and to recite at least one ruku of the Qur'an and its Kanzul Iman translation.
Awards
- 2007 - In recognition of his promotion of naats the Government of Pakistan recognized him as Best Naat Khawan for 2007.
- 2008 - The Barkati Foundation ceremonially weighed him in silver in recognition of his services for the promotion of na'ats.
See also
Notes
- ^ "Owais Raza Qadri". http://www.islamiclyrics.net/owais-raza-qadri/. Retrieved 2010-11-02.
Categories:- Pakistani Sunni Muslims
- Pakistani poets
- Naat Khawans
- 1969 births
- Living people
- Pakistani Muslims
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