Khwaja Mere Khwaja: A Beautiful Sufi Song

This Sufi devotional song to Khwaja Gharib Nawaz, composed by the inimitable A.R. Rahman and featured in the Bollywood movie Jodhaa Akbar, puts me in a very peaceful, calm mood every time I listen to it. I thought I would share it with all of you today. Give it a listen:

Note: Lyrics and translation here. The choreography in the song is really well done as well. Watch towards the end where Akbar starts to dance with the sufis.

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