<p>A song in English by Mohammed Rafi has gone viral recently, with visuals from contemporary crises and wars added in social media posts featuring the lyrics with the clear message that the world is one although we hail from different lands. The song, recorded five decades ago, is as much prophetic as it is poetic. A couple of years ago, a social media user had added visuals to the song, mostly picked from the images of the contemporary world of wars, violence, poverty and immigration crises. It is being reshared widely now, in the context of the Iran-US-Israel war, global economic turmoil and a general air of hatred over humanity. Scroll down for the video.</p><h2>The World is One: The Mohammed Rafi song</h2><p>“Although We Hail from Different Lands", set in the tunes of "Baharo Phool Barsao", Rafis' iconic song from the Hindi film <i>Suraj</i>, is one of the two English songs recorded by the legendary Bollywood plaback singer. The other English song from Rafi is “The She I Love,” similar in composition to “Hum Kaale Hain Toh Kya Hua” from the Hindi movie <i>Gumnaam</i>. Harindranath Chattopadhyay wrote the lyrics for both songs. These songs were not part of any movie. Saregama, which released the song “Although We Hail from Different Lands" around 1970, posetd it again in 2020 on its YouTube channel.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-us-president-announces-press-conference-on-deadline-day-1775441671772/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-us-president-announces-press-conference-on-deadline-day-1775441671772/embed</a></p><h2>‘Although we hail from different lands’ has a message for today's world</h2><p>It is quite stunning to see that the lyrics of the song make it look like it was written for 2026.&nbsp;</p><p>Here are some lines:</p><p><i>Although we hail from different lands</i><br><i>We share one earth and sky and sun</i><br><i>Remember Friends the World is One</i></p><p><br><i>We want all enmity to cease</i><br><i>For we want peace We all want peace</i></p><p><i>We want no hate we want no strife</i><br><i>Since we were born for love and life</i></p><p><i>Come let us chant while joining hands</i><br><i>We shall not rest till wars are done</i></p><p><i>Remember Friends the World is One</i><br><br><i>We have met here to dream and build</i><br><i>We want our dreams to be fulfilled</i></p><p><i>We have come here to dream and plan</i><br><i>A world of joy and hope for man</i></p><p><i>A world his dignity demands</i><br><i>A world that we shall see begun</i><br><i>Remember Friends the World is One</i></p><p>Also read:<i> </i><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/mojtaba-khamenei-appears-at-iran-war-command-centre-with-israel-dimona-nuclear-site-map-first-appearance-by-new-supreme-leader-fact-check-viral-claims-1775442053822">Mojtaba Khamenei makes first appearance at Iran war command centre with Israel’s Dimona nuclear site map? FACT-CHECKING viral claims</a></p><h2>World is One: A message far more important today than ever</h2><p>Social media posts that reshared the song were unanimous that we need the world to be united now than ever. “Listen to Rafi Sahab's English song, it is needed in today's situation,” wrote one user.</p><p>The World is One is also the tagline and motto of WION. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch the video here:</strong></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Although we hail from different lands,<br>We share one earth and sky and sun,<br>Remember Friends the world is one.<br>रफी साहब का इंग्लिश गीत सुनिए, आज की स्थिति में इसकी जरूरत। <a href="https://t.co/qZYVXHpElO">pic.twitter.com/qZYVXHpElO</a></p>&mdash; MSK Lucknow - opposition always (@LucknowMsk) <a href="https://twitter.com/LucknowMsk/status/2040404083241288160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Mohammed Rafi’s English song “Although We Hail from Different Lands” has gone viral again. Social media users are sharing it with visuals of contemporary wars and crises. The song has a timeless message of peace, unity, and a world as one. The lyrics are as prophetic as poetic.

A song in English by Mohammed Rafi has gone viral recently, with visuals from contemporary crises and wars added in social media posts featuring the lyrics with the clear message that the world is one although we hail from different lands. The song, recorded five decades ago, is as much prophetic as it is poetic. A couple of years ago, a social media user had added visuals to the song, mostly picked from the images of the contemporary world of wars, violence, poverty and immigration crises. It is being reshared widely now, in the context of the Iran-US-Israel war, global economic turmoil and a general air of hatred over humanity. Scroll down for the video. The World is One: The Mohammed Rafi song “Although We Hail from Different Lands", set in the tunes of "Baharo Phool Barsao", Rafis' iconic song from the Hindi film Suraj, is one of the two English songs recorded by the legendary Bollywood plaback singer. The other English song from Rafi is “The She I Love,” similar in composition to “Hum Kaale Hain Toh Kya Hua” from the Hindi movie Gumnaam. Harindranath Chattopadhyay wrote the lyrics for both songs. These songs were not part of any movie. Saregama, which released the song “Although We Hail from Different Lands" around 1970, posetd it again in 2020 on its YouTube channel. https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-us-president-announces-press-conference-on-deadline-day-1775441671772/embed ‘Although we hail from different lands’ has a message for today's world It is quite stunning to see that the lyrics of the song make it look like it was written for 2026. Here are some lines: Although we hail from different lands We share one earth and sky and sun Remember Friends the World is One We want all enmity to cease For we want peace We all want peace We want no hate we want no strife Since we were born for love and life Come let us chant while joining hands We shall not rest till wars are done Remember Friends the World is One We have met here to dream and build We want our dreams to be fulfilled We have come here to dream and plan A world of joy and hope for man A world his dignity demands A world that we shall see begun Remember Friends the World is One Also read: Mojtaba Khamenei makes first appearance at Iran war command centre with Israel’s Dimona nuclear site map? FACT-CHECKING viral claims World is One: A message far more important today than ever Social media posts that reshared the song were unanimous that we need the world to be united now than ever. “Listen to Rafi Sahab's English song, it is needed in today's situation,” wrote one user. The World is One is also the tagline and motto of WION.

<p>Mohammed Rafi’s English song “Although We Hail from Different Lands” has gone viral again. Social media users are sharing it with visuals of contemporary wars and crises. The song has a timeless message of peace, unity, and a world as one. The lyrics are as prophetic as poetic.</p>

'Remember friends, the world is one': Mohammed Rafi song goes viral amid Iran war, global strife and suffering

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<p>While addressing the World Economic&nbsp;Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Prime minister Narendra Modi delivered the Indian ideology of &quot;Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam&quot; meaning World is One.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He asked the countries to bridge distances between them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi said, &quot; India has always believed in values of integration and unity, &quot; Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam&quot; which means the entire world is one family. It is relevant to bridge distances&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Referring to the topic of the WEF,&quot; Creating a shared future in fractured world&quot;&nbsp;he said the world is facing challenges in maintaining peace, stability and security. &quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said the topic here is &quot; Creating a shared future in a fractured world&quot;. New powers are changing the balance between&nbsp;Economic and Political Strength. This is indicating a change in future of the world. World is facing challenges in maintaining&nbsp;peace, stability and security.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further highlighted the threat of shrinking globalisation and called it a greater threat than terrorism or climatic change.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said &quot; Many societies and countries are becoming self-centred. It seems that globalisation, as opposed to its definition, is shrinking. Such misplaced preferences can&#39;t be considered any lesser threat than terrorism or climate change. We must admit shine of globalisation&nbsp;is fading.&quot;</p>

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While addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Prime minister Narendra Modi delivered the Indian ideology of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' meaning World is One

While addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Prime minister Narendra Modi delivered the Indian ideology of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" meaning World is One. He asked the countries to bridge distances between them. PM Modi said, " India has always believed in values of integration and unity, " Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" which means the entire world is one family. It is relevant to bridge distances". Referring to the topic of the WEF," Creating a shared future in fractured world" he said the world is facing challenges in maintaining peace, stability and security. " He said the topic here is " Creating a shared future in a fractured world". New powers are changing the balance between Economic and Political Strength. This is indicating a change in future of the world. World is facing challenges in maintaining peace, stability and security. He further highlighted the threat of shrinking globalisation and called it a greater threat than terrorism or climatic change. He said " Many societies and countries are becoming self-centred. It seems that globalisation, as opposed to its definition, is shrinking. Such misplaced preferences can't be considered any lesser threat than terrorism or climate change. We must admit shine of globalisation is fading." India has always believed in values of integration and unity, 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' which means the entire world is one family. It is relevant to bridge distances: PM Narendra Modi at #WorldEconomicForum #Davos pic.twitter.com/Agf28sd6w2 — ANI (@ANI) January 23, 2018 × This year the topic here is 'Creating a shared future in a fractured world'. New powers are changing the balance between Economic & Political strength. This is indicating a change in future of the world. World is facing challenges in maintaining peace, stability & security: PM pic.twitter.com/ZghYmYXK55 — ANI (@ANI) January 23, 2018 × Many societies & countries are becoming self-centred. It seems that gloabalisation, as opposed to its definition, is shrinking. Such misplaced preferences can't be considered any lesser threat than terrorism or climate change. We must admit shine of globalisation is fading: PM pic.twitter.com/lWtH97NU6A — ANI (@ANI) January 23, 2018 ×

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