About Voices of Passion:

We are a group of reciters who regularly recite at the English Listening Centre, Husaini Islamic Centre, Wood Lane, Stanmore HA7 5LQ England.  Current members are:  Abbas Ali Jagani, Abul Kassim, Akberhusein Datoo, Ali Murtaza, Mohamed Mohamedali (Mumdu), Mohammed-Abbas K Khaki, Muhammad Datoo, Murtaza Bandali, Muntazir Jaffer, Sajjad Jaffer, Suhail Valji, Suhayl Nasser and Wasim Fazel.

Acknowledgements (Lamentations 1432/2011):

Our thanks to:

Sheikh Mustafa Jaffer:  once again, for checking historical accuracy of the texts of our recitations – as always, the errors that remain are entirely ours.

The entire Hujjat EC:  for your strong backing of this project – you have given us the platform from which to lament and grieve for Imam Husayn (A.S.).

All those who bought “In Celebration” from far and wide:  thank you for supporting us – we hope and pray the message of the AhlulBayt continues to spread.

Joe and Biba Leach at Cowshed Studios and Ray Staff at Air Studios:  for putting it all together into this melodious and emotive CD – thank you for working patiently with us.

Sudanese Artist Hassan Musa:  for the exceptionally brilliant work of art which appears on the CD cover, our website and more – we admire the delicate placing of the text of ‘Bismillah’ every time we look at it.

Youth Azadari Drive (YAD):  for continuing to teach our youngsters how to recite year in year out – may the good work continue!

The Annexe Kids:  the energy from your voices and your matam – it drives us to keep writing.

Partners and other family members of those involved in putting this together:  for your understanding during the countless hours spent away with the group – you may not believe us, but we are getting quicker!

The many who we have not specifically mentioned:  for all your contributions and particularly your ideas and suggestions – please keep them coming, we have still got a lot to learn. 

Dedication:

Lamentations is dedicated to all those who stand for truth and justice.