Nit Khair Manga Sohneya — English translation
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan · punjabi → English
What "Nit Khair Manga Sohneya" means
A devotional qawwali-style prayer of love. The speaker feels that finding his beloved is like finding God, and he would rather die than be parted from them. Every request he makes of God is on the beloved's behalf: safety, blessings, a protected family and a love that never fades. The beloved's love is his only shelter, and the one thing he asks for himself is a final place of refuge at their feet.
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What does "Nit Khair Manga Sohneya" by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan mean?
A devotional qawwali-style prayer of love. The speaker feels that finding his beloved is like finding God, and he would rather die than be parted from them. Every request he makes of God is on the beloved's behalf: safety, blessings, a protected family and a love that never fades. The beloved's love is his only shelter, and the one thing he asks for himself is a final place of refuge at their feet.
What language is "Nit Khair Manga Sohneya" sung in?
Nit Khair Manga Sohneya by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is sung in Punjabi.
Is there an English translation of "Nit Khair Manga Sohneya"?
Yes. Kemi has a line-by-line English translation of "Nit Khair Manga Sohneya" by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The first lines are free to read on this page, and a free account unlocks the full translation.