
Dar e Mustafa is a powerful Sufi Kalam that turns faith and devotion into an unforgettable musical experience. Released during Ramadan 2026, the composition brings together acclaimed Indian singer and composer Salim Merchant and United States based artist Hashim Ahmedani, with music composed and produced by Alex Shahbaz. Their collaboration connects India, Pakistan, and the United States through a shared belief in the ability of music to communicate beyond borders.
The voices of Salim Merchant and Hashim Ahmedani give the prayer its emotional heart. Each performance carries a sense of humility and sincerity, allowing the spiritual meaning of the Kalam to remain at the center of the listening experience. Their voices complement each other beautifully, expressing love, reverence, and the deep human desire to feel closer to the divine.
Alex Shahbaz created an arrangement that surrounds those voices with warmth, movement, and cinematic depth. As the composer, arranger, producer, mixing engineer, and mastering engineer, he shaped every element of the recording with remarkable care. Live strings, Egyptian woodwinds, and numerous live instrumental performances give the song a rich and organic character while preserving the sacred spirit of its traditional foundation.
In only three minutes and thirty seconds, Dar e Mustafa creates a musical world where different cultures and traditions exist in complete harmony. It is both intimate and expansive, traditional and contemporary, personal and universal. Through the voices of Salim Merchant and Hashim Ahmedani and the musical vision of Alex Shahbaz, the composition becomes more than a devotional song. It becomes a reminder that sincere prayer can cross every border and speak directly to the heart.