Shafiq Mureed
Shafiq Mureed | |
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 Mureed in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Native name | شفیق مرید |
| Birth name | Shafiq-al Haq Qureshi |
| Born | 22 January 1981 Laghman Province, Afghanistan |
| Origin | Afghanistan |
| Genres | Afghan pop, traditional Afghan music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2000s–present |
Shafiq Mureed (Persian: شفیق مرید) is an Afghan singer known for his patriotic and romantic songs and for his contributions to contemporary Afghan music. He is also the founder of the humanitarian organization Rayan Children, which supports orphans and war-affected children in Afghanistan.[1]
Early life
Mureed was born in Laghman Province, Afghanistan. He began life in this country during a time of conflict. He was raised in a region where access to art education was not readily available. Much of what he has been exposed to in art has been in a setting where music has been performed for family gatherings. Then relocated to Kabul, where he found himself more involved with the country’s artistic and media communities. It was here that he had access to recording equipment and musicians, which contributed greatly to his musical development as a young artist.[2]
Career
Shafiq Mureed gained national recognition in the 2000s through the release of patriotic and emotional songs. Works such as "Hara Lar Ran Wroka" and other singles were widely circulated and featured on international music platforms.[3][4]
He has performed concerts in several Afghan cities. A planned concert in Herat was cancelled following protests by conservative groups, an event reported by Afghan and international news organizations including Pajhwok Afghan News, Voice of America Dari, Azadi Radio, and Radio France Internationale.[5][6][7][8]
Collaborations
In the year 2008, Mureed worked with Afghan singer Seeta Qasemi on the title track Ta Sara Meena Laram or Meena for a duet. But later, when the digital copies were released in the year 2018, it is a solo performance by Mureed and does not have the singing portions of Seeta Qasemi. The reason for this is yet unknown.[9]
Mureed also launched the music video of his song Feraq in 2009. The music video stars famous Afghan actress Leena Alam and grabbed lots of attention due to its storyline and presentation.[10]
Musical style
Mureed's songs are a mix of traditional Afghan songs and pop songs. Mureed sings songs in the Dari, Pashto, and Hazaragi languages, and the themes of his songs are love, homeland, and social cohesion.[11]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title (English) | Title (Persian) | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ehsas | احساس | 2008 |
| Hasti | هستی | 2010 |
| Mureed Afghanistan | مرید افغانستان | 2012 |
| Khatirat | خاطرات | 2013 |
| Tasweer | تصویر | 2018 |
Selected singles
| Title (English/Transliteration) | Title (Persian/Dari) |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | افغانستان |
| Baraan | باران |
| Cricket | کرکت |
| Eshq-e Khamosh | عشق خاموش |
| Khasta Am | خستهام |
| Khuda Hafez | خداحافظ |
| Mazal | مزل |
| Mordan | مردن |
| Olka Dashem | اولکه داشم |
| Sleepless Nights | شبهای بیخواب |
| Tamasha Gole | تماشا گله |
| Tander | تندر |
| Toofanoona | طوفانونا |
| Tata Cherta Rasee | تا ته چرتا رسی |
| Zaari | زاری |
| Ayat Eshq | آیت عشق |
| Ba Negahat | با نگاهت |
| Baator Milat | باتور ملت |
| Bay Kasi | بیکسی |
| Da Afghanistan | دا افغانستان |
| Geelay | گلهای |
| Janana | جانانه |
| Khanda Ko (Hazaragi) | خنده کو |
| Khaterat | خاطرات |
| Mejoyam | میجویم |
Reception
Mureed's performances have garnered much attention in the Afghan media. He has been identified as a prominent modern Afghan singer whose performances include nationalist, as well as romantic and social, lyrics. His public performances in Kabul, Jalalabad, and Herat drew large crowds, which is evident in his popularity among different sections of society. In the Afghan diaspora communities abroad, his performances are widely shared on satellite TV, making him a prominent figure in modern Afghan music.[13]
References
- ↑ "Shafiq Mureed, Founder". Rayan Children. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
- ↑ "گفتگو با شفیق مرید". BBC Persian. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
- ↑ "Shafiq Mureed Biography". Last.fm. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
- ↑ "Shafiq Mureed Artist Profile". RecentMusic. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
- ↑ "لغو کنسرت شفیق مرید در هرات با اعتراض مردم". Pajhwok Afghan News. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
- ↑ "Afghan singer's concert canceled after protests". Voice of America Dari. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
- ↑ "لغو کنسرت شفیق مرید در هرات". Azadi Radio (RFE/RL Dari). Retrieved 2026-01-15.
- ↑ "افت و خیزهای فرهنگی هرات". Radio France Internationale Persian. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
- ↑ "Shafiq Mureed & Seeta Qasemi – Ta Sara Meena Laram (2008)". YouTube. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
- ↑ "Shafiq Mureed – Feraq (Official Video) ft. Leena Alam". YouTube. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
- ↑ "Shafiq Mureed in Afghan music". Hazaragi RSS Archive. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
- ↑ "Shafiq Mureed discography". Doorbin. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
- ↑ "کنسرت شفیق مرید". Afghan Paper. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
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