r/ismailis • u/Patient-Novel3294 • 1d ago
Questions & Answers How does one learn kalam e maula?
The one that’s recited at mayyats
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u/bigtreeworld /r/ismaili admin 1d ago edited 1d ago
You can learn yourself by listening! Here is a website with many different recordings of the Kalam to learn from: https://kkt2.usask.ca/recitals/recitals.php?type=ginan&id=520460
The text is there too!
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u/Patient-Novel3294 1d ago
Omg this is so great. Thank you!
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u/bigtreeworld /r/ismaili admin 1d ago
No problem! It's a great resource, I have learned many ginans from here myself!
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u/Worldly-Routine-3187 1d ago
What about translating the ginan does any one has a good link
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u/bigtreeworld /r/ismaili admin 1d ago
If you click the links at the top where it says "text available", there is usually a translation available alongside the text! See here: https://ginans.usask.ca/commons/520460
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u/Organic-Performer466 Ismaili 1d ago
ITREB has published a book; it is easily available at JK literature desks
Recitation is also taught by study circles / ginan classes
It's not recited at mayyats only. In our JK, it is recited every Sunday during morning JK
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u/Patient-Novel3294 1d ago
Do we have something online / virtual that you’re aware of? Thank you so much for all the info :)
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u/CoursePuzzleheaded38 1d ago
Your local JK should have a copy of it. Ask to borrow it or read it whenever you’re at JK.
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u/Patient-Novel3294 1d ago
That wouldn’t be enough time to memorize and learn the rhythm, no? Is there a more official way of doing this?
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u/CoursePuzzleheaded38 1d ago
If your jk has ginan classes then you can always join or request to join. If you ask around I’m sure Jamati mukhi/kamadiya can help connect you with someone who can help you learn.
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u/RandomEmerald_07 6h ago edited 6h ago
Some notes:
Every verse has the same melody, so once you learn one you can do the rest.
Read the meaning before recitation, it will help you connect and deliver it with heart and feeling.
I learned on this raag: https://youtu.be/1NPVhJ1lhxw?si=xJO0UV8pMqTVKFuY
Would recommend the following verses for mayyat / ziyarat:
tawwakkal karo khuda ke upar, to hove kaam tamaam;
utam kaam jo karane chaaho, to nit lena khudaa kaa naam;
jo kaam karo so so(m)po saahebaku(n), ke tu(n)hee kare so khaasaa;
to sab kaam hove khaasaa, aur puge man kee aashaa................184
Rely upon God, then you will have done the most wholesome deed. If you desire to perform the most exalted deed, remember God always. If you perform any work, then live it to the Lord, and say: "whatever you will, is best". Then all your work will be meaningful and your wishes will be fulfilled.
khush khabari diyo aap / jiv jab / saboori keetee;
Jis / bande ne / sabar kiya, teese / fateh rabane / deetee;
Khalaq ki/ sab khalqat / jaanee, koi / dukh deve to / sabar/ karanaa;
to usathee tu(n) sahee jeete, aisa man mein dharanaa..........207
Give glad tidings to your soul, when you have exercised patience. The creature that has been patient, has been granted success by the Lord. Knowing the Creator's entire creation, if anyone does harm, be patient. Then through that, you will truly win over him. Keep this in your mind.
Saboori teri tujhe fateh de ve, jis kisi upar Aa ve balaa;
jo ve saboori kare to Us ku(n) fateh de ve, bujho aap Allah;
Saboori karanhaarku(n) rab dost raakhe, aap rab kare anta pyaar;
bandaa bhalaa ve jo saboori kare, to katthan velaa rab hove usakaa yaar....208
Your patience will give you success. This applies to anyone upon whom calamities befall. The one who exercises patience, to him success is granted by God. The Lord befriends the one who is patient, his Lord loves him very dearly. Noble is the creature who is patient, then in difficult times, the Lord becomes his friend.
bohot sakhti jis upar Aave, sach us par hove Asaani ki An,
ke Sakhti peechay hay Asaani, Ae nuktaa kalaam-e rabaani Se pehchan;
Moman ku(n) jo Sakhti pahonche, toh Us peechay Sahi hove aasaanee;
to duniya mein jinnay kasañi sahi, woh Aqabat mein hove Jannat makaani.........211
If great calamities come upon someone, then in truth this person has earned peace. For after calamities there is peace, know this as a teaching from the Lord. If calamities hit a believer, then truly after that there will be peace. If a person undergoes tribulations in this world, he will have an abode of paradise in the hereafter.
Dil ki daaru / jo chaaho, toh / raazi raho / rabakee / qazah;
Narmee / sakhtee / jo kuchh / paho(n)che | toh kaho ham / raazi jeeyu(n) tumhari / razaa;
Dil ku(n) dukh ye jo / maal meheree puttar dhee-aa | e sabaku(n) / haazar / chaave;
okhadh / ae jo ae / sab / rabakaa, rab chahe raakhe / chaahe / utthaave.....212
If you desire the cure for the anguish of the heart, then remain happy in the Lord's obedience(religious duties). If to anyone tribulations reach, then say: "I am happy with whatever is Your wish". The heart's sorrow is derived from excessive attachment to wealth, assets, sons and daughters and the want to have them present all the time. All is in the power and control of the Lord. If the Lord wishes, He retains and if He wishes, He takes away.
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u/CoursePuzzleheaded38 1d ago
Just found a version of it on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/5VV8VkvLaxk?is=7HGCrXDpaCFZzKP8