The special 25th-anniversary edition commemorates the first performance of these profound musical works on December 16, 2000. More than a simple collection of sheet music, this limited edition offers a deeply immersive experience through testimonies, reviews, and writings that trace the creative journey behind the compositions. Among the most revealing inclusions are highlights from several illuminating exchanges between Issa Boulos and Dr. Saadallah Agha al-Qalaa, which shed light on the intellectual and emotional landscape that informed the music’s creation.

This anniversary package invites readers and listeners alike to explore the nuances, inspirations, and philosophical reflections that shaped these compositions. It unveils the intimate process through which Mansur al-Hallaj’s ecstatic Sufi poems were transformed into sound—each note articulating a dialogue between ancient spirituality and modern musical thought. Marking a quarter-century of artistic vision, the collection stands as a celebration of the synthesis between mystical poetry and contemporary expression, bridging centuries of faith, art, and emotion.

Issa Boulos’s 2007 album al-Hallaj represents a masterful realization of this vision. The project brings to life eight poetic works of the legendary Sufi mystic Mansur al-Hallaj, whose words—composed over a millennium ago—continue to resonate with spiritual and emotional depth. Featuring Issa Boulos on ‘ud and supporting vocals, Basel Zayed on lead vocals, Samer Totah on ‘ud, Yousef Zayed on percussion, and Ibrahim ‘Atari on qanun, the album showcases a sensitive balance between tradition and innovation.

Recorded in Ramallah, the compositions marry the tonal richness of classical Arabic instruments with Boulos’s contemporary sensibility. The result is music that channels the timeless mysticism of al-Hallaj’s verse into a fresh, contemplative sound world. With its profound engagement in Sufi philosophy and its reflection of al-Hallaj’s tragic yet transcendent life, al-Hallaj offers listeners not only a sophisticated artistic experience but also a deeply spiritual one.

The commemorative package includes full Arabic lyrics with English translations, along with accompanying audio recordings, allowing audiences to experience the poetry and music in their full expressive and linguistic beauty—a tribute to the enduring dialogue between devotion, art, and human longing.

Please note that the size of this zipped file is around 50mb.

You can also purchase the physical album separately. Click here to learn more. 

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