Wohi Khuda Hai () is a ''

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''. The poem was written by Pakistani

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and lyricist,

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. It praises

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as the Only Creator of the large system of

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that runs and maintains the order with harmony and balance. It has been sung and covered multiple times across the globe by many artists. Some famous of them are given here.

1996 version

It was first sung by

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in 1996 for the album Naqsh.

2002 version

In 2002, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan coveted it under the label of Hi-Tech Music Limited.

2019 version

In 2019, it was rendered by

Atif Aslam Atif Aslam is a Pakistani playback singer, songwriter, composer, and actor. He has recorded many songs in both Pakistan and India, and is known for his vocal belting technique. Aslam predominantly sings in Urdu, but has also sung in Hindi, ...

for the Coke Studio Season 12 opener. It was produced by

Rohail Hyatt Rohail Hyatt (Urdu: روحیل حیات) is a Pakistani record producer, Synthesizer, keyboardist, and Music composer, composer. As record producer, Hyatt is largely credited with pioneering Pakistani pop rock music by incorporating western Ro ...

. The music video features Atif Aslam performing, wearing a white

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. All other singers and musicians in the video are shown wearing White dresses. The track ends with

Durood ''Salawat'' ( ar, صَلَوَات, ' ''salat''; also referred to as ''divine blessings on Muhammad'', ''durood shareef'' or ''durood-e-Ibrahim'') is an Islamic complimentary Arabic phrase, which contains the salutation upon Muhammad. This ph ...

recited by Atif Aslam, when all other musical instruments were turned off.

Pre-release

In an official press statement, Atif said that he still don't think he has made it. Atif also dedicated the performance to his elder son 'Ahad'. Atif said in Behind the scenes video that when he would grow up, he'll listen to it and would become happy to see his father's rendition of hamd and hoped that this song will help his son to find his own way to connect with the Divine. He further said that he recited the

Hamd Hamd ( ar, حمد, ḥamd, praise) is a word that exclusively praises God - whether written or spoken. Thus, The word "Hamd" is always followed by the name of God (Allah) - a phrase known as the Tahmid - "al-ḥamdu li-llāh" (Arabic: ) (English ...

from his heart. Atif added that he felt like it just happened; it was in his luck. God provided him this opportunity and it's His blessing.

Views and popularity

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Reception

Pakistani actress

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took to

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that Atif Aslam and Rohail Hayat are in the house. Another Pakistani actress

Mawra Hocane Mawra Hussain (born 28 September 1992) Known professionally as Mawra Hocane is a Pakistani actress and model who primarily works in Urdu television. She made her acting debut with A-Plus's serial '' Khichari Salsa'' in 2011. Hocane is best ...

tweeted that since her childhood, this has been her favourite hamd and Atif Aslam and the Coke Studio team has lived up to the expectations. In another tweet she said that revisiting

Tajdar-e-Haram "Tajdar-e-Haram" () is a qawwali performed by the Pakistani musical group, Sabri Brothers and written by Mirza Muhammad Hakim, a 16th century Mughal prince and brother to Emperor Akbar. 1982 version In 1982, Sabri Brothers recorded this q ...

Atif's voice magic. PTV host

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tweeted that Rohail Hyatt nailed it, It has soulful lyrics, soothing composition and is beautiful rendition. Atif did best work till then and this is going to be historic. Pakistani actress and producer

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said that Atif and Rohail has created magic by presenting beautiful track. Pakistani actress and TV host

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also praised Atif Aslam and Rohail Hyatt's collaboration. Another actress from Pakistan

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tweeted that it's breathtaking. Actor

Feroze Khan Feroze Khan ( ur, فیروز خان; born 11 July 1990) is a Pakistani actor, model and video jockey. who works in Urdu television. He made his acting debut with '' Bikhra Mera Naseeb'' as Harib and later on played various roles. Khan got his ...

also tweeted. Ahmad Ali Butt, a Pakistani singer, producer and director posted on twitter that it's a pure and spiritual tribute given by love and devotion. Founder and editor-in-chief of 'Something Haute' posted that Atif Aslam's rendition is humble and submissive, like a man in

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. It's gentle and beautiful.

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member and former finance minister of Pakistan

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praised and declared it as a brilliant rendition. Pakistani writer and presenter and host at Cricingif Roha Nadeem also praised it. Dawn news' Abdul Ghaffar tweeted that Atif Aslam did complete justice to this Hamd and Rohail Hyatt made it simple and close to the heart. Its end leaves in peace and tears. Fahad Malik, founder of Splenix Tech posted that the Durood at end was the best.

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