Noor or Nour may refer to:
Noora Noor aka Noora (born July 8, 1979) is a Somalian neo soul singer. She is often noted as Norway's Queen of Soul.
Noor started early on her musical journey, performing locally from the age of 8. She got a recording contract with Warner Music at only 15. She then began working with Stargate_(production_team) to make her first album. The success of the album launched Stargate's international career as R&B/Soul producers.
Her debut album, Curious, was released in 1999 and became one of the first notable Scandinavian R&B albums. The single "Need You" was also played constantly on "The Lick" on MTV. Curious became a success also in Japan with more than 40,000 sales. It took five years until the release of her second album, All I Am, in 2004, as Noor became seriously ill. The album included more self-penned songs, written in collaboration with US and UK songwriters. She is also featured on Madcon's 2007 album So Dark the Con of Manand some Tommy Tee releases. Noor has also played Maria Magdalen in a big outdoor version of Jesus Christ Superstar.
Noor Bano was a member of the a member 11th Lok Sabha and 13th Lok Sabha, lower house of parliament of India. She was elected from Rampur on ticket of Indian National Congress party.
Born in 1939 at Loharu in Haryana, to Amin ud-din Ahmad Khan, the last ruling Nawab of Loharu, a princely state, now in Bhiwani district. She studied at M.G.D. Girls Public School in Jaipur. Married to Syed Zulfiqar Ali Khan of Rampur in 1956, and they have three children
Tooba Siddiqui (Urdu: طوبٰی صدیقی; born 7 August 1984 in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan) is a Pakistani model.
Tooba started her career from a charity show. Soon after her first show she starred in a Music Video for Pakistani pop singer Yasir Akhtar. The video gave Tooba enough exposure to register her as a newcomer. Soon Tooba packed her bags and moved to Karachi from Islamabad to start her career as a model in the big city. She started modeling for the Pakistani fashion industry towards the beginning of 2000 (the exact year in which she started is a mystery ). Since the start of her career she has appeared on numerous Pakistani fashion magazines and has done photoshoots for several agencies. The notable shoots include those of Deevees and Diva. One she said that people are actually surprised when they see her because they have some one shorter in mind.
Tooba also has a love for acting and when asked if she would prefer acting or modeling she replied by saying acting. Tooba Siddiqui wants to work on the big screen but regrets not having been offered any good roles. Even though the young model has been offered roles from the neighboring country India, she declined all offers saying if she is to become a Film Heroine she will do so in Pakistan. Tooba is considering some Lollywood offers at the moment. She is currently filming Ajnabee Shehr Mein alongside Shaan, Ali Zafar, Nadeem, Veena Malik, Samina Peerzada, Ali Saleem and others. The film will release in early 2012.
Mahnoor Baloch (July 14, 1970) is a Pakistani actress and model. She began her modelling career at the age of twenty and made her TV debut in 1993 with the drama serial Marvi.
Mahnoor Baloch was born on 4 July 1960 in U.S. and got married at age of 15. She started her modelling career in the early 90s. She appeared in the TV commercials of very well known brand names.
In 1993, she made her acting debut in the TV serial Marvi which was directed by Sultana Siddiqui. Although she did not appear in the lead role in this serial, her acting was appreciated by viewers. Her next series was Dosra Aasmaan. In this serial she performed the role of Abid Ali’s daughter. In early 90s she started her modelling career.
In 2000, Mahnoor Baloch started directing and producing her own Drama serials. Her first serial as director was “Lamhay”. Lamhay drama series was highly appreciated by viewers. Pakistani well known pop singer Shahzad Roy was also in this serial. Later she planned to direct another drama series Patjhar ki chaioon which was also liked by viewers. Mahnoor Baloch has a huge fan following throughout the country. She is currently working in a hollywood movie "Two Mothers" which is currently in production stage.
Clarity
Performed by: Muneer
Written by: Tarik
We are not alone
As we make our way through life
There's a power most divine
Sending guidance to mankind
Knowledge you can share
Like the flowers bloom in spring
Manners to transform
Butterflies with colored wings
Chorus:
Can you see
Can you hear
Can you feel
With clarity
Each and every breath
Is a blessing from the One
Who sees inside our hearts
Who taught us right from wrong
Cleansing for our soul
Like a river fed by snow
Purpose for our life
Soaring high above the clouds
(Chorus)
Open your eyes to the truth
Listen with your heart to the words
Let the brilliant light touch your soul
Let it change your life forever, and call out to the One
I believe in You alone
Bow Down
Performed by: Muneer and Bassem
Written by: Gaith Adhami
Chorus:
Bow down to The One
He who holds my soul
Lord of the moon and sun
Always givin' me more
Bow down to The King
Majestic, most sublime
He keeps on forgiving
Time after time
Everyday I strive
To keep my heart alive
And every dawn I rise
To help my soul revive
(Chorus)
When the moon slowly falls
And my heart quietly calls
This deep prayer of mine
Seeking for the Divine
Beautiful World
Performed by: Tarik
Written by: Tarik
I'll follow where the wind blows
Find the ends of colored rainbows
Catch the rays of golden sunshine
Breaking through the cotton clouds
Cuz I'm a traveler in this world
Gonna follow my heart through
Chorus:
Gonna cross the seven seas
Gonna taste the ocean breeze
Gonna stay the course on my journey through
Gonna climb the evergreens
Gonna make a bed of leaves
I'm gonna stay the course on my journey through
This beautiful world
I'll find from where the stream flows
To the tops of peaks where nothing grows
Cross the rolling plains of waving gold
To the endless waves of rolling blue
Cuz I'm a traveller in this world
Gonna follow my heart through
(Chorus)
Somewhere I will find
In its beauty are the signs
This world we live in
This air we're breathin'
Now I believe in
The One creatin'
I Believe
Performed by: Noor
Written by: Gaith Adhami and Tarik
Chorus:
I believe, after hardship there is ease
I believe, after war there is peace
I believe that winter ends
There is spring so let it bring a breeze
Fill hollow hearts and wipe away sorrow
(Chorus)
I believe that darkness falls
Prayer calls cure our hearts disease
Help us enter gardens with promises of eternal bliss
Help us enter gardens where no despair
Just undying peace
I believe we can end all hunger and disease
I believe we can change the world
Don’t Wanna
Performed by: Noor
Written by: Tarik
Chorus:
Don't wanna be afraid no more
Don't wanna hide behind my front door
I don't wanna live in fear
I want I want I want I want I want to be free
Don't wanna be afraid no more
Every day the sun sets and rises
Every dawn a new day begins
Around here we don't like surprises
Terrified of exploding devices
(Chorus)
To raise our hopes and end our fears
To take this land in a new direction
To stop the pain and end the tears
A lasting peace after all these years
Ya Rasool Allah
Performed by: Noor
Written by: Tarik & Bassem
Allah Allah Allah Allah
Allah Allah ya Rasoola'Lah
(Translation)
Prayers upon you, Oh Messenger
You were sent with the message
With love and trust worthiness
You taught us the Quran
And peace, and dignity
Muhammad is our Prophet
He is the best of the Messengers
A mercy to the worlds
A leader for the believers
Allah Allah Allah Allah
Allah Allah ya Rasoola'Lah
(Translation)
Prayers upon you, Oh Messenger
Because of your coming, hearts are at peace in the dark world
God's light came from blessed footsteps, came justice to the world
Oh Prophet Muhammad, unto you be millions of greetings
You taught us hope in the face of fear
Brought forth courage that stems from faith
We owe to you our love forever
To Jannah
Performed by: Mahdy
Written by: Bassem
(Translation)
To Paradise, Paradise, Paradise
Oh Lord let us into Paradise
Oh our Lord
Let us enter with peace (oh Allah)
Oh my Lord, most Merciful
And reunite us with the [Prophet]
The father of Qasim, the perfect moon
Oh our Lord
Those who are present, make prayers with us
Upon the best of the Messengers
The intercessor for the Muslims, the Believers, the Pure
Strong
Performed by: Noor
Written by: Tarik
I admire, dear sister
Your struggle to surrender
To give up what you want, for what He wants
And I laude you, my sister
For your refusal to surrender
Not to let the things they say turn you away
And so I'll say
Stand up strong, cuz you belong
In the highest ranks of modesty
Stand up strong, cuz all along
You define the meaning of honesty
For your courage, under pressure
For the strength that carries you
Through the day, despite the stares
Of those who pretend, that they care
Their eyes judge you
And they question you
If only they knew
The things you do
About respect, about value
About the freedom to be you
To speak your mind, through and through
Always true
So stand up strong, cuz you belong
In the highest ranks of modesty
Stand up strong, cuz all along
You define the meaning of honesty
Why can't they see, that what you are,
Is beautiful, inside and out
Why don't they know, that it’s your deen
That makes you strong, and sets you free
Why can't they see, that what you are
Is beautiful
Why don't they know, that it’s your deen
That makes you strong, and sets you free
So my sister I pray,
You'll find, your way
And for a special day
When you can say
I'll stand up strong, cuz I belong
In the highest ranks of modesty
I'll stand up strong, cuz all along
Stay On Track
Performed by: Noor
Written by: Tarik
Chorus:
Don't look back
Don't give up
Just stay on track
Trying hard every single day
Fighting the urge to go astray
I don't want to run away
My will you'll never sway
Doing my best to watch what I say
Don't like regrets on my heart to weigh
I'm telling you I won't be your prey
I'm back on track now I've found my way
(Chorus)
You try to push me into deep dark caves
Your whispers loud like crashing waves
I don't want to misbehave
My soul I'm gonna save
It's not easy to resist what I crave
Sometimes I feel like I can't be brave
I'm telling you I won't be your slave
I won't give up till my heart is safe
Not gonna look back
Not gonna give up
The time is now to make a change
With my whole life ahead of me
Not gonna look back gonna stay on track
Someday
Performed by: Mahdy and Bassem
Written by: Tarik
Chorus:
Hold them close
Don't let them go
Hold them tight
Keep them close to your heart
Don't you know, how fast they grow
Don't you see, someday they'll spread their wings
Cherish every moment
Teach them good things
Be their closest friends
Help them to succeed
Cuz someday they'll be on their own
Using what you've taught them well
Someday, someday..
(Chorus)
Pass on a strong faith
A purpose to fulfill
Enrich them with manners
To be people who care
Someday they'll be on their own
Using what you've taught them well
Ramadan
Performed by: Bassem
Written by: Tarik
Ramadan, Ramadan
Ramadan, Ramadan
Get closer to your mother, and your father
Get closer to your brother, and your sister
Improve your manners, and intentions
Fill your heart with love and devotion
For the month of Ramadan, is upon us
Forgive those who have wronged you, and harmed you
Connect with who forgot you, and left you
Share your blessings with the less fortunate
The poor, old, and hungry don't forget
For the month of Ramadan, is upon us
Ramadan, Ramadan
Alone
Performed by: Bassem
Written by: Bassem
Chorus:
Allah Allah
Allahu ya Allah
In the dark of night, no light to shine
a veil for me to feel invisible
Temptations on and on and I'm broken till the break of dawn
Keep on, running 'cuz I feel I can escape
But when the sun comes up I wanna hide my face, in shame
And I wonder how I could do those things I know I wasn't raised this way
(Chorus)
When I go out to that place
and I'm dressed up to the nines
and I dance away the night
alone with a ton of temptation
And I hope no one I know can see
fooling myself cuz I know that you see me always
And when the morning comes I'm feeling dumb I wish that I just stayed in
(Chorus)
When it's just us two here on the phone
It can feel just like we're all alone in this world
and we can say the things we usually wouldn't,
use the words we know we shouldn't
There couldn't, be any justice, it's just us
That's how it feels but the realness comes to me, when we
hang up and now I'm praying Ya Allah please forgive us
Allah Remains
Performed by: Muneer & Tarik
Written by: Tarik
Candles flicker on the evening wind
The air is cold, damp and chill
People huddle inside their homes
Seeking shelter from the coming storm
Animals all hide away
The world puts aside all its worries for the day
But who remains, to see us all
Who listens, when He hears our call?
Allah, Allah
Allah Remains
Lightning strikes across the land
The wind cries out, a roaring sound
Rivers swell, mighty trees wail
Against this storm, nothing can prevail
Hearts beat fast in fearful chests
The pounding tempo of falling rain
Tears pour forth from dried up eyes
Hands are raised as each soul cries
Allah, Allah
Aasheq al Rasool
Performed by: Bassem and Muneer
Written by: Gaith Adhami
(Translation)
Chorus:
Say, oh one who loves the Messenger
Make prayers upon the Mustafa
And whoever’s heart has forgotten
Praising (the Messenger) is the best remedy
You, the one with tears in your eyes
From the remembrance of the one who came with the beautiful guidance
May you enjoy this blessed evening
In saying prayers upon him (the Messenger)
(Chorus)
Your light shone upon us
Oh best of the Messengers
We ask the Lord of the Universe
To bless us with the ability to see you (the Messenger)
My heart is filled with love for you, oh Messenger of Allah
And I long to see your beauty, oh beloved of Allah
And I beg for your intercession on the Day of Judgment
You seek pardon for the sinners, and I am one of your people, oh Messenger of Allah