Maher Zain – Debut Album “Thank You Allah” Preview and Biography
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About Maher Zain
Maher’s first musical inspiration came from his father, who was a singer himself, performing locally in the beautiful Mediterranean city of Tripoli – Lebanon. Fascinated by the music and instruments, Maher got his first keyboard when he was only ten and ever since music officially became part of Maher’s world.
The family moved to Sweden when Maher was only 8, where he continued his schooling, and later entered university and got a Bachelors degree in Aeronautical Engineering. With things changing around him, one thing remained the same – his strong passion for music. He would spend late nights at school with his friends where they would sing, rap, compose and experiment with music in every way. It didn’t take him long to realize that music became an integral part of who he is.
After being involved for a while in the music scene in Sweden as a music producer, Maher was introduced to RedOne, a gifted music producer who was fast rising in the music scene in Sweden. Maher started working with RedOne with Swedish artists, and later moved with him to New York. For a few years he was in the middle of the hot rush of the NY music industry, working with chart topping artists such as Kat Deluna on her debut album which included smash hits ‘Whine up’ and ‘Run the Show’.
Maher had what many would describe as a dream job for someone so young in such a glamorous business, but for Maher it felt like this was far from what he would call ‘the dream’, “I loved the music but I hated everything that surrounded it, it always felt like something wasn’t right”. RedOne was on the verge of breaking into the big time, going on to work with artists like Akon, Lady Gaga, Enrique Iglesias, Brandy, New Kids on the Block, and Michael Jackson to mention just a few, and becoming one of the most sought-after music producers in the world. Maher however was restless and eventually decided that the music industry and all that surrounded wasn’t the right place for him and he returned to Sweden. It wasn’t until he met a group of brothers who were active in the Islamic community in Stockholm and he started regularly attending his local mosque that he felt like he’d reached ‘home’.
Maher feels blessed to able to finally find the right way, and feels like it’s his turn now to help others through his music to do the same: “If I had one thing I’d like to tell people out there it would be that it’s so easy to see the right way if we just open our eyes and look properly; that’s what happened to me.”
Debut Album – Thank You Allah
The album will be released in a couple of weeks! This is Maher Zain’s message to his fans:
Alhamdulillah, I’ve finished the recording of the album so I’m taking some time off and travelling. The album is in the final stages of mixing and mastering and will be ready in a couple of weeks inshallah. Remember me in your du’as.
The official link to purchase his album will be posted here once its released, so stay tuned.
Here are official snippets from the featured tracks that will be on the album, performed mainly in English and Arabic »
Maher Zain - Allahi Allah Kiya Karo (ft. Irfan Makki) (Snippet)
Maher Zain - Always Be There (Snippet)
Maher Zain - Awaken (Snippet)
Maher Zain - Hold My Hand (Snippet)
Maher Zain - Insha Allah (Snippet)
Maher Zain - Never Forget (ft. Mesut Kurtis) (Snippet) Our Pick!
Maher Zain - Palestine Will Be Free (Snippet)
Maher Zain - Thank You Allah (Snippet)
Maher Zain - The Chosen One (Snippet)
Maher Zain - Ya Nabi Salam Alayka (Snippet)
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Download New MP3 Snippets released on Eid »
Maher Zain - Baraka Allahu Lakuma (Snippet) Our Pick!
Maher Zain - Insha Allah (Arabic Version) (Snippet) Arabic
Maher Zain - Insha Allah (French Version) (Snippet) French
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a_jayze
Jan 10th, 2010
Thank you very much.
May Allah beautify us with iman, taqwa, and knowledge…
aneeka
Jan 11th, 2010
bless
u
mah ir
zain
Azlin
Jan 12th, 2010
Assalamualakum…
Congratulations….!! Is is wonderful song. How to I get Maher Album ” Thank You Allah “.
Anisah Ali
Jan 16th, 2010
As-salaam alaykum to all my muslim sisters and brothers,
Maher Zain’s new album is amazing!! Mashallah !
beautiful nasheeds and so inspiring !! Inshallah i am going to try and upload them so everyone can listen to them! as soon as i get time inshallah
Wa-alaykum salaam
take care bless x
nurulhafizah
Jan 21st, 2010
beautiful nasheed, maher…congratulations!!! everytime heard ur song, i really feel like Allah nearest me…. Masha’Allah…
Forida
Jan 27th, 2010
Assalaam alaikum, i think u have a wonderful voice Mash’Allah and music isnt required, that’s what let it down for me!….
Islam forbids music, I hope u can make nasheeds without it, Allah has blessed u with a beautiful voice and iz beautiful az it iz without music! As Islam promotes peace these nasheeds are meant to uplift ur imaan and not make u feel like dancing around like its a pop song.
Im sorry if ive come across harsh but i just wanted to make a point.
Jazakallah
yusuf_iskandar
Feb 3rd, 2010
Assalamualaikum Maher…
i’m so love your songs..
The lyrics was so touch to my heart and very meaningful..MASYAALLAH…
I hope you will success…
May ALLAH bless you..
Jazakallahhu khairan kathira..
Faezah Hassan
Feb 6th, 2010
Assalamualaikum warahmatullah..
It is indeed a magnificient album..
Soothing the soul.
Embracing the senses.
Syukran Maher for making Islamic music so enchanting.
May Allah the Almighty bless you all the way…
Ameen..
Dana Jawdat
Feb 8th, 2010
You have my prayers
Insha Allah you will find your album a shining, sparkling palace of beauty in Heaven ..
Take care
murdiah
Feb 8th, 2010
assalamualaikum..
“bismillahi mashaallah” thats all i can say when i listen to your music…
thank you brother for the gentle reminder in all your songs.. you made me love Islam more than before.. you made me felt so blessed being a muslim.. thank you again brother..
assalamualaikum..
isa
Mar 2nd, 2010
SELAMÜN ALEYKÜM BROTHER I SHARE YOUR FEELİNGS ABOUT SONGS THEY RE NİCE AND REMİND US MOHAMMED ALLAH
mujahidsh90
Feb 16th, 2010
assalamualailum
thank a lot for the songs that full of meanings and make people think more about ALLAH…
best songs and suitable for teenegers nowadays…
barakallahufik
Chaimaa
Feb 17th, 2010
Assalamu alaikum
machaAllah all Maher Zain’s songs are awesome. they are all touching and inspiring. i totally agree with u all especially “mujahidsh” when he mentioned that those kind of songs best suit teenagers. it’s true.
subhanallah those songs are too meaningful and their lyrics are simple Alhamdolillah to be understood.
a very nice job. I thank u brother Maher Zain for this wonderful album
may Allah bless u inshallah and grant u all what u desire for
Thank u
Chaimaa from Morocco
gulsum turkiye
Feb 19th, 2010
inanılmaz güzel bi iç alemi…inanılmaz güzel bi kreasyon…inanılmaz güzel bi aşk…ya nebi selamu aleyke..mükemmel olmuş…ben nacizane tebrik ediorum ancak takdiri RAHMANA bırakıyorum..
Sains Kesyukuran
Feb 19th, 2010
Assalaamualaikum,
Alhamdulillah. Keep up the good work. May Allah bless the whole world with Islam.
From Malaysia with Gracious and Salam.
9
Feb 21st, 2010
Assalamualaikum~
thank 4 a very beutiful song u’ve shared wif us..
May Allah bless a ur good work…^^
Anira
Feb 23rd, 2010
Assalamualaikum..
Thanks for the beautiful songs..
Subhanallah!A very lovely song.Thanks to Allah SWT coz HE inspired you with these beautiful songs and lyrics.
May Allah bless you and all Muslims around
the world.
Ghader
Feb 25th, 2010
ALLAHOMA akther men amthalo, w barek feeh ( GOD BLESS YOU)
Dania
Feb 25th, 2010
thanks for all these beautiful songs
I wish you a great success
wan sabeng
Feb 26th, 2010
where can I get the album in Malaysia?
Salma
Mar 1st, 2010
its very cheap on Amazon….check it out! hope that helps!
Salma
Mar 1st, 2010
Somebody posted the ‘barak Allah’ wedding song to me on Youtube…It was an Amazing song…i found out the artist was Maher and listened to his other songs and MashaAllah every single one was beautiful! i would love an album wothout music because Mahers voice is beautiful and natural by itself! may Allah make all your other works a success. ameen!
Julian
Mar 2nd, 2010
First time i heard “Thank You Allah”. I’m so in love with the song it reminds me that ALlah always near us, it makes me want to be closer and closer, it shine my way. so i search for your other song and i really like it. hope i could find your CD in the store at my city so i can buy it. i love to buy the original when i really love the song.
lisa
Mar 2nd, 2010
thank 4 all the free nasheeds a really good website
musthafa26
Mar 3rd, 2010
assalamu’alikum…innallaha ma’ana.
syuhaddah
Mar 3rd, 2010
just good to listen..
to maher and all muslim and muslimah all around the world, may allah bless us.
MALAYSIA PEACE AND HARMONY..
blueberry
Mar 5th, 2010
your songs mashallah brother keep it up. may allah (swt) guide you along and hoping to hear more of your great nasheeds. such an inspiring voice marshallah
allah hafiz
nabilah
Mar 6th, 2010
Sorry to say zat music is absolutely HARAAM in islam.its nt only 4 u but also 4 ze other islamic singer like sami yusuf.yeah u can sing but wizout music.its 4 own benefit in ze hereafter.otherwise ze meanings are wounderful
blueberry
Mar 9th, 2010
im sori but i did not like ur comment. inshallah next tym maher may produce an album without any music at all. maher’s listeners are supposed to influence him to carry on his wonderful work in nasheeds and islam
hayat
Mar 6th, 2010
What a voice & compassion ! Masha’Allah.
faez
Mar 7th, 2010
assalamualaikum,
MashaAllah,,what a beautiful lyrics!
muslim sista blueberry
Mar 10th, 2010
assalamualaykum dear brother
ur nasheeds r gr8. u can tel dat u’v worked hard 2 produce dis album. they really make u think twice. wat i dont unda stand is dat y do people b so rude and coment on ur music. may allah bless u an ur family and may he keep u on da straight path. hoping 2 hear more of ur gr8 nasheeds. keep it up maher!
allah hafiz muslim sista
ur nasheeds fan