6.0 Tafrid and the Kalam of the Awliya

• The tafrid, or solo, is the Munshid's opportunity to present the words of the poem in a captivating and focused manner

• Bringing to life the words of the saints is a key role of the munshid

• Vocal dexterity, creativity, knowledge of maqamat and understanding intended meanings of the poem are required.

Ya Imam al-Rusli
يا امام الرسل

المنشد محمد النقشبندي

Muhammad al-Naqshibandi

• What do you observe in his style?

• What do you feel from his delivery

• How does he modulate between group singing and his solo lines?