Punjabi Zaboor: The Indigenous Psalms of South Asia

YouTube Podcast — How 150 biblical Psalms were preserved in classical Punjabi metrical poetry

45:20 · 2026-02-26 · English video masterclass

In 1908, missionary Imam-ud-Din Shahbaz completed the translation and poetic versification of all 150 biblical Psalms into indigenous Punjabi meters (Bahr). We explore the history, musical ragas, and profound spiritual impact of the Zaboor on millions across Pakistan and the diaspora.

Key Scriptures

Psalm 23 · Psalm 121 · Psalm 150

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