Owais Raza Qadri | From Orphaned Child to Voice of Devotion | Ep. 13

Описание: In this special episode of The Traveller’s Lantern, Shaykh Anis Ahmed sits with the globally renowned naat reciter al-Haj Owais Raza Qadri for a heartfelt and deeply reflective discussion, not merely about recitation, but about the journey behind the voice.

From the trials of childhood to the weight of global recognition, this conversation explores what it truly means to live a life devoted to the praise of the Beloved Prophet ﷺ. With honesty and humility, Owais Raza Qadri reflects on loss, perseverance, intention, mentorship, and the responsibility that comes with being a voice heard across continents.

Together, al-Haj Owais Raza Qadri and Shaykh Anis Ahmed explore themes that resonate far beyond naat:
• How hardship shapes sincerity
• The spiritual preparation behind sacred praise
• Remaining humble in the face of worldwide love
• The evolution of naat in the modern age
• The responsibility of knowledge and adab for those who recite

This is not simply a discussion about fame or artistry, it is a meditation on love. Love for the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. Love that anchors a person through loss. Love that transforms praise into purpose.
Expect wisdom. Expect vulnerability. Expect moments that remind you why the tradition of naat continues to move hearts across generations.

If this conversation benefits you, share it with someone who carries love for the Beloved Prophet ﷺ in their heart.

🎙 Episode Timestamps
0:00 – Introduction
4:53 – The Early Beginnings: How Owais Raza Qadri Entered the World of Naat
7:19 – Losing My Father at the Age of Ten
10:47 – Raised by a Single Mother: Growing Up in a Family of Eight
12:18 – The Greatest Influence Behind My Naat Recitation
15:28 – The Spiritual Power of the Poetry of the Friends of Allah
17:58 – The Moments That Made Naat My Life’s Mission
20:22 – Staying Humble Despite Global Recognition
23:56 – “One of the Most Popular Naat Reciters in the World” – Times of India
25:18 – How I Spiritually Prepare Before Reciting a Naat
27:39 – Why I Once Declined Your Request at a Mehfil
33:11 – The Meaning of Patience in the Path of Naat
38:29 – “I Didn’t Want to Come to the UK This Time” – The Full Story
40:31 – My Favourite Naat Reciter
41:44 – My Mentor: Al-Haj Yusuf Ashrafi
44:23 – Naat Then vs Now: What Has Changed?
46:44 – Advice for the New Generation of Naat Reciters in the Age of Social Media
51:36 – Why Studying Islamic Rulings Is Essential — Even for Naat Reciters
56:02 – A Defining Experience That Strengthened My Intention
59:30 – Being Weighed in Silver & the comments of Shaykh Habib Umar
1:02:22 – The Most Memorable Gathering of My Life
1:05:02 – The Impact of My Naat Recitation on People
1:06:59 – If I Could Witness One Scene from the Sirah, It Would Be…
1:10:08 – A Message to the Muslims of the UK
1:12:03 – Quick Fire Round with Owais Raza Qadri
1:19:41 – Special Naat Recitation
1:24:13 – Closing Remarks & Outro


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