The word "Qawwali" is derived from the Arabic word "Qaol" which means "axiom" or "dictum". Qawwali is a form of Sufi devotional music popular in the Indian subcontinent. It is a vibrant musical tradition that stretches back more than 700 years. The roots of Qawwali can be traced back from 8th century in Persia (today's Iran and Afghanistan). During the first major migration from Persia, in the 11th century, the musical tradition of Sema migrated to the Indian subcontinent, Turkey and Uzbekistan.

Amir Khusro Dehelvi of the Chisti order of Sufis is credited with fusing the Persian and South Asian musical traditions to create Qawwali as we know it today in the late 13th century in India (Hindustani classical music is also attributed to him). Hazarat Amir Khusro trained 12 (twelve) children for performing qawwalies ,these children are known as "Qawwal Bachche" and the families associated with these Qawwal Bachche are known as "Qawwal Bachchon Ka Gharana" (The house hold of Qawwal Bachche).

Mian Samad Bin Ibrahim was the first pupil of Hazrat Ameer Khusro and the Group Leader of the team, formed by Hazrat Ameer Khusro called "Qawwal Bachoon Ka Gharana".

Ustad Tan Ras Khan Sahab (founder of Delhi Gharana) who was a teacher of the last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar , is direct descendant of ".Amir Khusro’s principal disciple Mian Samad Bin Ibrahim.

Ustad Meraj Ahmed Nizami is the most senior amongst the descendents (4th Generation) of Tan Ras Khan Sahib belongs to this well known Qawwal Bachchon Ka Gharana as well as "Delhi Gharana". His family has been singing Qawwalis for past eight centuries. Khusro's tradition has passed unbroken across seven centuries and thirty generations. Ustad Meraj Ahmed 'Nizami', current head of the Qawwal Bachche as well as Delhi Gharana, still sings in Delhi.

Ustad Meraj Ahmed Nizami is well versed and can perform in several languages such as Arebic, Persian, Hindi, Urdu, etc. Ustad Meraj Nizami has total mastery over various genres of classical music, such as Dhrupad, Khayal, Tarana, Thumri and Dadra, which he blends beautifully during his performances of Qawwali.

Ustad Meraj Ahmad Nizami started his training in classical music at a tender age under the rigorous and critical tutelage of his late father, Ustad Yaqub Ali Khan (Piarey Khan Sahib). Regula Burckhardt Qureshi wrote a book about sufi music "Sufi Music of India and Pakistan" Sound, context and meaning in Qawwali. Although she had number of informants , Qureshi dedicates much of her presentation to the one Musician : Ustad Meraj Ahmed Nizami.

Ustad Meraj Ahmed Nizami sings the superb poetry of Sultan Quli Qtub Shah (d.1543 A.D.) , Roshnara begum (1617-1671) the daughter of Mughal Emperor Shahjahan . If any one want to listen true or pure form of qawwaali The Khusro Nizami Bandhus headed by renowed qawwal Ustad Meraj Ahmed Nizami is the right group . if any one want to know the soul of sufi music : Ustad Meraj Ahmed Nizami is the only name that can be trusted. If any one want to explor real Indian Sub Continant Culture or Ganga Jamuna Tahzeeb the beautiful voice of Ustad Nizami and his party is the only guide. If you want to listen and know the thoughts and kalaam of Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi , Hazrat Shams Tabrezi, Hazrat Amir Khusro , Shekh Sadi , Kabir, Meera, Surdaas, Mirza Ghalib, Meer Taqi meer, .......and many many more only Meraj Ahmed Nizami can help you........

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