Name: Living with Purpose
Duration: P00H03M44S
Description: Within these extraordinary times, the song, Living with Purpose, inspired by Sufi verses and the Muslim tradition, is an expression of renewing our primordial covenants of our souls and committing ourselves to creativity, service and expressing our truths.

Living with Purpose

from Mannat by Shumaila Hemani

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Within these extraordinary times, the song, Living with Purpose, inspired by Sufi verses and the Muslim tradition, is an expression of renewing our primordial covenants of our souls and committing ourselves to creativity, service and expressing our truths.

lyrics

Alastu birabbikum
I seek my origins
& the purpose my soul lives to Serve humanity

Alastu birabbikum
I seek creation
Accept my submission to serve humanity

Alastu birabbikum
I seek humility &
Strength in my self to serve humanity

credits

from Mannat, released October 7, 2022
Shumaila Hemani (harmonium, vocals, and narration)
Kunle: the Nigerian talking drum
Shumaila Hemani (lyric and composition)
Recorded at Canada's Music Incubator (CMI)
Mastered by DolbySound

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Shumaila Hemani Calgary, Alberta

Staying rooted within traditional forms and honoring those while also bringing in experimentation, Shumaila Hemani sings Sufi epics from South Asian Sufi tradition compellingly.
Hemani followed her inner calling and came to Canada, where she pursued her childhood dream.
Now, an award-winning Alberta-based performer, Hemani's emotionally visceral songs brings listeners peace and contemplation. ... more