Four years on, fans remember Amjad Sabri

Four years ago today, the untimely demise of the renowned Qawwal Amjad Sabri shocked fans and the music fraternity alike. Sabri was known for his craft, who ruled over hearts and minds.

The fourth death anniversary of Sabri, who gained world fame in the field of Qawwali, is being observed today. The singer had embraced martyrdom on June 22, 2016, in a target killing incident.

Fans took to Twitter to remember the maestro and shared heartfelt messages for the late singer.

Actor Zhalay Sarhadi shard, "He was one of the sweetest people with the strongest most powerful voice. Amjad Sabri you shall remain forever in our hearts! Remembering you on your fourth death anniversary."

He was one of the sweetest people with the strongest most powerful voice. #Amjadsabri you shall remain forever in our hearts! Remembering you on your fourth death anniversary. ❤️

— zhalay sarhadi (@Xxhalay) June 22, 2020

Another user shared, "Today marks the 4th death anniversary of Amjad Sabri, the last of the great Qawwals. Sufis, Sufi poetry, Sufi shrines and Qawwali have always been the torchbearers of a more peaceful Islam who taught tolerance."

Today marks the 4th death anniversary of Amjad Sabri; the last of the great Qawwals 💔

Sufis, Sufi poetry, Sufi shrines and Qawwali have always been the torchbearers of a more peaceful Islam who taught tolerance.

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— @hasansaeed6.bsky.social (@hasansaeed6) June 21, 2020

"Amjad Sabri Bhai’s death anniversary today 22 June. Man is mortal but the love for them is immortal. Though you are not present here with all of us but your memory is stored on our mind. Rest peacefully in heaven!" penned another one.

Amjad Sabri Bhai’s death anniversary today 22 June..
Man is mortal but the love for them is immortal. Though you are not present here with all of us but your memory is stored on our mind. Rest peacefully in heaven! pic.twitter.com/3bpjetKi05

— VAKEEL AHMAD KHAN🇵🇰🇨🇦 (@ReadinWakil) June 21, 2020

"Remember him in your prayers. June 22 seems a bad day, today many would be saying farewell to Allama Talib Johri, an unmatched scholar and orator," a Twitter user said.

Today is 4th death anniversary of Amjad Sabri - assassinated in Karachi on June 22, 2016. Remember him in your prayers. June 22 seems a bad day, today many would be saying farewell to Allama Talib Johri, an unmatched scholar & orator. #June22

— Baqir Sajjad (@baqirsajjad) June 22, 2020

"Taking a moment to remember the maestro we lost today, four years ago; seems like yesterday to be honest- Amjad Sabri. You say his name and Mein Qabar Andheri Mein starts haunting your heart, yet again," wrote one more fan.

Taking a moment to remember the maestro we lost today, four years ago; seems like yesterday to be honest- Amjad Sabri.

You say his name and Mein Qabar Andheri Mein starts haunting your heart, yet again.

— Rida A. Ghumman (@RidaAkhtar_) June 21, 2020

"Almost four ago today, Amjad Sabri's life was cut short by the mindless fanatics who are trained to hate and kill anyone who doesn't subscribe to their version of religion," continued one user.

Almost four ago today, Amjad Sabri's life was cut short by the mindless fanatics who are trained to hate and kill anyone who doesn't subscribe to their version of religion. #AmjadSabri https://t.co/BFSuN8ELOr

— Snober Bibi (@snobers) June 21, 2020

"Every time I listen to Rung performed by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Amjad Sabri Sahab, I get goosebumps. Beautifully executed. Amjad Sabri is an eternal loss to Pakistani Qawalis," shared a user.

Everytime I listen to Rung performed by @RFAKWorld and Amjad Sabri Sahab, I get goosebumps.

Beautifully executed. Amjad Sabri is an eternal loss to Pakistani Qawalis.

— Khizar Hayat Saani (@desihamlet) June 16, 2020

"4 years ago Amjad Sabri was taken from us. Ya Allah, grant him high ranks in Jannah and may the murderers rot in the pits of hell," said one.

4 years ago #AmjadSabri was taken from us. Ya Allah, grant him high ranks in Jannah and may the murderers rot in the pits of hell

— Raheel🇵🇰 (@Raheel0194) June 21, 2020

The maestro that Sabri was:

Sabri born to a well-known Qawwali family in Karachi in 1976, inherited the passion for Qawwali. He received his initial training of Qawwalis from his father Ghulam Farid Sabri and elder brother Azmat Sabri alias Ajo Bhai.

After completing his technical education and training, he demonstrated his skills in the field of Qawwali in a way that is rarely seen. He had performed in more than 17 countries including India, Nepal, USA, and London.

Sabri emerged in a different style after the death of his father Ghulam Fareed Sabri. He stepped into the field reciting the same words that had shot his father and his uncle to fame. He earned immense fame in the field of Qawwali in the times to come.

The veteran Qawwal succumbed to the serious injuries when the terrorists targeted and shot at him on June 22, 2016, at a distance from his home in Liaquatabad. The history of Qawwali would be incomplete without the mention of him.

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