We have made that which is on earth as an adornment for it, in order that We may test them (mankind) as to which of them are best in deeds. [i.e.those who do good deeds in the most perfect manner, that means to do them (deeds) totally for Allah's sake and in accordance to the legal ways of the Prophet ].
Purandara Dasa was a composer, singer and one of the chief proponents of the South Indian classical music (Carnatic Music). In honor of his significant and legendary contributions to Carnatic Music, he is widely referred to as the Pitamaha (lit, father or the grandfather) of Carnatic Music.
This article is about the song. For the girl's name, see Adia (name). For the genus, see Adia (genus). For the musician, see Adia (musician). For the sovereign wealth fund ADIA, see Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. Adia is a song by Canadian singer Sarah McLachlan that originally appeared on her 1997 album Surfacing. It was co-written by McLachlan and her longtime producer, Pierre Marchand.