Introduction of Mr. Sabeeh Ud Din Sabeeh Rehmani:

To be blessed with a good voice and then to have the opportunity to perform Naat in front of a huge audience sure is a great honour. Sabeeh Ud Din Sabeeh Rehmani is one such blessed person. He has recited Naats since his childhood and has also composed various Naats which are famous worldwide. He also holds a Master’s degree in Political Science.

Do you think getting awards is a good motivation for a Naat Khawan, like it is for people from other fields, & helps them perform better?

Sabeeh Rehmani: Yes, of course, who doesn’t want to be appreciated for doing good work? The Canadian Government has given me an award and it is a pleasure for me. Awards are a form of appreciation; they boost confidence and help perform better.

What is the procedure of selecting Naat Khawans by Radio and Television? Are there auditions, short listings & selections on merit in this field as well?

Sabeeh Rehmani: Naat Khawans to my perception should be selected according to certain criteria. In the past, Radio used to be an institute where according to certain standards a person would be selected as a Naat Khawan. The scenario is altogether different now. No such standards prevail now. Just anybody is selected to read Naat. No importance is given to special Kalam, good voice and the pitch, etc. Nowadays Naats are also being composed on song tunes, which are paying all the more disrespect and degradation to the field of Naat Khawani. The media should keep a close watch on such things and try to maintain its standard so that respect is paid to such a honorable field. Auditions and short listings should be continued like it was done in the past so that a standard and authenticity is maintained.

How are Naats recorded? Are there retakes and editing like in other television programs?

Sabeeh Rehmani: Actually, no. We do lot of rehearsals and practice sessions, therefore there is no need for retakes or editing when recording Naats.