Love

\"Love\" is a qawwali composition performed by Badar Ali Khan as the fourth track on the album Lost In Qawwali III. The track spans 10 minutes and 59 seconds, showcasing Khan’s vocal delivery within the traditional Sufi devotional framework. The album was released on June 8, 2001 under Birdman Records in CD format.

The recording captures Khan’s interpretation of qawwali, a genre rooted in the Chishti order of Sufism and characterized by repetitive melodic phrases, rhythmic clapping (taali), and harmonium accompaniment. The album Lost In Qawwali III forms part of a series curated by Birdman Records, which compiled live and studio performances of qawwali artists from the late 20th and early 21st centuries. No additional details about the specific lyrics, accompanying musicians, or recording location for \"Love\" are publicly documented.

Badar Ali Khan belonged to the Qawwal Bachon ka Gharana, a lineage of qawwals tracing its origins to the 13th-century poet and musician Amir Khusrow. His performances often emphasized the spiritual and emotional dimensions of qawwali, aligning with the genre’s role in South Asian devotional practices. The 2001 release coincided with a period of renewed international interest in qawwali following the global recognition of artists like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in the 1990s.

The tracklist of Lost In Qawwali III includes seven compositions, with \"Love\" positioned as the fourth entry. The album’s production credits and liner notes remain unverified in available sources. Birdman Records, the issuing label, specialized in world music compilations during the late 1990s and early 2000s, though its operational status beyond this period is unclear.