Musician Fez Meghani

fez-meghaniBorn in Karachi, Pakistan, Fez was raised in the UAE and moved to the United States at the age of 17. He wrote his first composition at the age of 15.

When Fez moved to the U.S. in 1993, the pain of separation from his family and friends drove him to write and compose songs dealing with loneliness, pain, and gloom; he wrote over 50 songs in English and Urdu. His parents later moved to the United States.

In 1995, he began to work on his first album titled “Aag,” which took a couple of years to complete. Around this time, he met a phenomenal keyboard player named Shams Sommar of Dallas, TX. They formed a band called “i.t.n.a” (in the name of Allah) and performed exclusively at Jamati events. From 1998 to 2002, they worked on an album titled “City of Light,’ which was released to commemorate Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Houston in 2002.


Play song: Tu Hi Tu Hai – Dandiya Mix

In 2005, Fez began to work on an album titled “A Golden Sunrise,” to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Imamat. Two songs from this album became very popular among the youth of North America during the festivities: these were “Tu Hi Tu Hai” and “Allahumma Salli Alaa Muhammad-in Wa Aal-e Muhammad.” During the extended Golden Jubilee Year, Fez had the privilege, along with his Associate Producer and co-vocalist Aftab Ali, of performing in many cities in the US and Canada including Orlando, Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Antonio, Toronto, and Calgary. They have also had the honour of performing with noteworthy artists such as Taufiq Karmali, Khursheed Noorali, Shamshu Jamal, and many others.

In 2006, Fez produced an album for Shams Soomar titled “The Evolution of Creation.” This was an instrumental album that traversed a musical landscape covering Creation, revelation to the Prophets, guidance from Imams, and the quest for personal search to get closer to the Creator. The album received rave reviews on music websites such as Amazon.com and CDBaby.com.

Fez plays the keyboard and bass guitar but considers himself a better composer, lyricist, and producer. Fez is currently working on a project with Planetunity Records that will include songs in English and Urdu, with a message about the core values of Islam: peace, generosity, and love.

Fez has received tremendous support of his initiatives from his parents, brothers, and his wife Khairunissa.

Fez can be contacted at www.fezmeghani.com, or fez@fezmeghani.com

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  1. Fez Bhaijaan will definitely redefine Mulsim modernity within the Ismaili youth. It is truly a privilege to know him and be inspired by his talent. His humble nature and free spirit sparks creativity as he continues to produce wonderful music. I am very excited to hear new and upcoming tracks from this budding artist. I have no doubt that he will build monuments with his work and expand the horizons of Islamic Music. Way to go Bhaijaan!

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  2. I feel so lucky and proud to say that I know you! Allah has given you a gift and how wonderful is it that you use it…just for him! Keep up the amazing work!!

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  3. Dear Fez,

    How appropriate that your success as a musician should be highlighted in this article on the same day as the birth of your darling daughter Shifa. Many mubaraki’s on both events. Seattle would love to have another performance by you and your band. Just let us know when we can make it happen. All the best from the Gulamani’s.

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  4. Thank you for producing great music – your Golden Jubilee CDs are among our family favorites – we love them. We wish you the best in all your work.

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  5. Way To Go Fez!!! Proud to be your friend:) May ALLAH grant you with a lot more sucess and prosperity Aameen!!!

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  6. AWESOME … simply Stunning!!

    “You are a Genius! Way to go, Fez!
    “The Violin Cries For You” is thoughtfully profound! I love it, no wonder you are such a Genius! You are a truly gifted Soul. Not to mention your voice surpasses Sonu Nigham!

    Congratulations to both you and your wife Khairunissa for the birth of your daughter, Shifa Inaaya, on April 9th, 2009. Beautiful name. Love to know what it means!

    Regards,
    Arzina Premji.
    Calgary, Alberta.

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  7. This is great!! There can not be enough praise of Fez’s work. It is truly phenomenal and has brought joy to so many during the Golden Jubilee year (and before for Dallas!!) Keep up the great work Fez!

    – Heena

    ps..I’m ready for some more songs!! I hope your next album is in the works!!

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  8. What a perfect day for this article to appear. Congratulations on the birth of Shifa Inaaya. She is a beautiful angel. Your music compositions have been such an inspiration to us all. You have some wonderful talent and it’s even better that you utilize it in the best way possible. We are dedicated fans, my 2 year old daughter loves your music we listen to it everyday, to and from school. I’m sure Shifa will do the same. Fez, keep up the excellent work! We are very proud of you!
    Rahim and Farzana Tharani

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  9. Fez has not only produced music; he brought up all of the youth to perform and spread his love of music! He taught me the keyboard when I was a kid and has always inspired me to continue in some form of music. He is just truly amazing and one of the most modest people you’ll meet. Im so glad to be in dallas.. we get to hear him in the making!!

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  10. We all are so proud of Fez for the wonderful work he is doing specially the involment he is having with youth of the JK. Cudos. I am certain his wife Khariun and now their daughter needs the cudos as well for his work.
    Keep it up :)

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  11. Ya Ali Madad Fez and Khairunissa,
    First of all congratulations to both of you!!! May Allah bless you all with lots of love, happiness, prosperity, good health and Barakat. amen. Your music has lifted our spirits and given us memories that are unforgettable!!! Our Golden Jubilee Memories are cherished with your music in our hearts. Thank you for blessing us all with your gift of music! We miss you and Khairunissa — please visit us soon with your little princess!

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  12. Fez,

    Your music has been one of my strongest memories of Mowlana Hazar Imam’s visit to the states. I feel like without your music the Golden Jubliee celebrations would not have been the same. Dancing and hearing your music brings joy to so many people and puts a smile on everyones face.

    As you may know, I am currently in college. I am no longer in Texas but instead in Florida at The University of Miami. Khane is a very long drive from here, and unfortunately I do not have a car. Your music has been my comfort for so long, and it has been my connection to our religion because I can not attend khane on a regular basis.

    Your music truly is an inspiration.

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  13. Fez has also contributed his lyrics to very famous album “Frontierless BrotherHood” .. We are proud of him.. Keep it up..

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  14. Many congratulations to you on the birth of a priceless gift of ALMIGHTY Shifa. May SHE always bring Shifa and happiness in your family and many other lives, amen! You have tremendous talent of art, music, lyric writing, and composition, which has been witnessed by thousands of Ismailis throughout the Golden Jubilee, pls keep up your aim high, and spread the message of love, affection and wisdom through your beautiful music. Again, million of congratulations to you and your family on the birth of beautiful angel Shifa, by the way I love the name!

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  15. Has to be my all time favorite singer, Tu Hi Tu Hain has become a household favorite here in Georgia along with the rest of A Golden Sunrise

    Much love from georgia

    Ali Huda

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  16. Fez, from “Mawla Tu Hi Tu Hai” to “Allahumma Salli Alaa Muhammad”, you have given us something to remember Golden Jubilee by. I still remember those days when your band would come play, and the whole jamat would become so deeply involved in raas and celebration. You have also served as an inspiration among the youth through your composition “It’s Golden Jubilee” among many others. I cannot think of Golden Jubilee without remembering “It’s Golden Jubilee”. Thank you for inspiring us with your profound talent.

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  17. Hey Fez, Congrats I think you are so inspirational with the way you have gone about acheiving this success. I think your performance with your band in LA was like a rock concert and I still remember how people could not stop talking about it for weeks and months. Hope to see you perform back here soon.

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  18. Thanks to everyone who’s given their feedback! Thank you SO much for your support, encouragement, love and kindness!
    And thanks to all who expressed their blessings and good wishes for my daughter, Shifa.
    Peace & Ya Ali Madad!
    Fez…

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  19. Just caught the article dude…..Congrats on this and on becoming A father ……that little girl has a great person to call DADDY……..Lots of love and luck to you bro!!!!

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  20. Your truly gifted! Your fantastic at what you do and I must add your loved internationaly as well! keep up the fantastic work as we all look forward to it. Goodluck

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  21. I am so proud of you babe. You truly are blessed with your talent. Use it to the best of your ability and make a difference. Love you a lot. Your love and your baby Shifa. xoxoxo

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  22. its the first time i am visiting the site and i am very pleased to see that our ismailiz are that much talented and blessed

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  23. This is a nice and peaceful message to
    My brother Fez Meghany my name is
    Hassan from GA -USA your name come up in
    my Facebook Page so I`m Munshid and Quary
    Who love ALLAH and Mohamed ( S.A W. S )
    Let`s do some nice Album together
    Allah bless me with poetry in Arabic
    and English and Nasheeds and also
    Quran Recitation ,so let`s communicate
    with me brother Fez to come up with nice
    Art work to please ALLAH azza wajalla
    and to honor his prophet Mohamed
    Salla ALLAh aalayhe wa sallam

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  24. Came across this article while reading up on my favourite nasheed artist Fez Meghani today. His work is exceptional! I only own I think his most recent work which is the album From One Soul. If someone can tell me where I can obtain his other material because I am not Ismaili.

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