Salam alayka ya rasulullah maher zain biography
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The superstar uses pop music to praise Islam and advocate for political change in the Middle East
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Ramadan 2011 coincides with two significant events for the people of the Middle East. The first—Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak’s appearance in a Cairo courtroom—has received plenty of coverage and was seen as emblematic of a new Egypt in which even the highest officials are accountable to the law. The second event will get less attention in the West, but also comes out of the political movements that have transformed the Arab World in the last seven months: Lebanese superstar singer Maher Zain is set to release his new music video, “Ya Nabi Salam Alayka” (“Oh Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon You”).
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Maher Zain - LAST REVIEWED: 26 May 2023
- LAST MODIFIED: 26 May 2023
- DOI: 10.1093/obo/9780195390155-0300
- LAST REVIEWED: 26 May 2023
- LAST MODIFIED: 26 May 2023
- DOI: 10.1093/obo/9780195390155-0300
Awakening Music.
Showcases its artists’ music videos and activities, including its most popular singer, Maher Zain.
Foley, S. “Music with a Message: Maher Zain and the Rise of Awakening’s New Global Sound.” In Islam, Revival and Reform: Redefining Tradition for the Twenty-First Century, Essays in Honor of John O. Voll. Edited bygd Natana J. DeLong-Bas, 278–300. Syracuse, NY: Syracuse University Press, 2022.
DOI: 10.2307/j.ctv2fwfzp9.14
This article places Zain in the broader context of Awakening’s work and in the pop music industry.
Harahap, N., Jupriaman, Muhammad Rusli, A. L. Harahap, Rizki Lestari, and Anggraini Shopiah. “An Error Analysis of Semantics in Maher Zain Song: Forgive Me.” Red: Revolution of English Department Journal 2.1 (2020): 20–26.
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Maher Zain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Maher Zain | |
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ماهر زين | |
Zain performing in Konya, Turkey, in March 2014 | |
Born | Maher Mustafa Maher Zain (1981-07-16) 16 July 1981 (age 43) Tripoli, Lebanon |
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Years active | 2009–present |
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Labels | Awakening Rotana |
Maher Zain (Arabic: ماهر زين; born 16 July 1981) is a Lebanese-SwedishR&B singer, songwriter and music producer. He released his debut album Thank You Allah, an internationally successful album produced by Awakening Records, in 2009. He released his follow-up album Forgive Me in April 2012 under the same production company, and a third album One in 2016.
Career
Early life
Maher Zain's Lebanese family emigrated to Sweden when he was eight years old. He completed his schooling there, gaining a bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering. After unive