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’.
In January 2009, Maher Zain signed up and began working on an album with Awakening Records. Maher’s debut album Thank You Allah reached the number 1 spot on Amazon.com World Music charts and number 9 on the R&B charts.
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.”
Maher Zain announced that he had released a Malay version for "Insha Allah", having released French and Arabic version along with videos already, while adding that it would be a track on his second album.
Maher has now commenced working on his new studio album which will be released in April 2011. No title has yet been announced. Maher sang a portion of a song from the album without backing music in a morning talk show slot at Malaysia's television channel, TV9. Maher explained that the song, a dedication to his mother, would be a "happy" song, as opposed to the usual songs dedicated to mothers that "are sad, and you want to cry listening to those."
great singer ever :)
Fadly from the Indonesian band Padi is also contributing to "For The Rest Of My Life" in Bahasa Indonesia. It will be released through Sony Music Indonesia.
Thank You Allah
Maher Zain Lyrics
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Yet to me you were always so close
I wandered lost in the dark
I closed my eyes toward the signs
You put in my way
I walked everyday
Further and further away from you
O Allah, you brought me home
Reff.
Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillah
All praises to Allah, All praises to Allah
I never thought about
All the things You have given to me
I never thanked You once
I was too proud to see the truth
And prostrate to You
Until I took the first step
And that's when you opened the doors for me
Now Allah, I realized what I was missing
By being far from You.
Reff.
Allah, I wanna thank You
I wanna thank you for all the things that you've done
You've done for me through all my years I've been lost
You've guided me from all the ways that were wrong
Indeed you gave me hope
O Allah, I wanna thank You
I wanna thank You for all the things that you've done
You've done for me through all my years I've been lost
You've guided me from all the ways that were wrong
I wanna thank You for bringing me home
The lyrics of Maher Zain's song "Thank You Allah" are a powerful expression of gratitude towards God for His guidance and love. The singer reflects on his journey towards faith, acknowledging that he was once lost and wandering in the darkness. However, even though he was far from God, he always felt that God was close to him, placing signs along his path to guide him.
The singer recognizes that he never fully appreciated all the blessings God had bestowed upon him, and he was too proud to admit his mistakes and seek forgiveness. But then he took the first step towards God, and everything changed. God opened the doors for him and helped him see the truth. The singer now realizes what he was missing by being far from God, and he expresses his heartfelt thanks for bringing him home.
The song's chorus of "Alhamdulillah" (which means "praise be to God") is an expression of gratitude and reverence towards God. The lyrics remind listeners of the importance of acknowledging and appreciating all the ways in which God has blessed our lives. The song is a touching tribute to God's love and mercy, and a reminder to us all to be thankful for the many blessings in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I was so far from you
I was distant from Allah, spiritually disconnected.
Yet to me you were always so close
Allah was always near me, even though I didn't realize it.
I wandered lost in the dark
I was lost in the darkness and ignorance of this world.
I closed my eyes toward the signs
I intentionally ignored the signs of guidance that Allah put in my way.
You put in my way
Allah, in His mercy, placed signs and means to guide me back to Him.
I walked everyday
I continued on my misguided path, day after day.
Further and further away from you
With each passing day, I strayed farther from Allah.
O Allah, you brought me home
Through Allah's guidance and mercy, I returned to the path that leads to Him.
I thank You with every breath I take.
I am grateful to Allah with every moment of my life.
All praises to Allah, All praises to Allah
All praise and thanks belong to Allah, the one and only true God.
I never thought about
I didn't consider or appreciate.
All the things You have given to me
All the blessings and favors that Allah has bestowed upon me.
I never thanked You once
I never expressed gratitude to Allah, not even once.
I was too proud to see the truth
My arrogance and pride prevented me from recognizing the truth of Islam and submitting to Allah.
And prostrate to You
To humble myself in prayer and submission before Allah.
Until I took the first step
Until I made an effort to seek the truth and learn about Islam.
And that's when you opened the doors for me
Allah facilitated my path towards guidance and showed me the way.
Now Allah, I realized what I was missing
Through Allah's guidance, I came to understand what I had been lacking in my life.
By being far from You.
Living a life devoid of Allah's guidance kept me distant from true peace and purpose.
I wanna thank You for all the things that you've done
I want to express my gratitude to Allah for all His blessings and favors.
You've done for me through all my years I've been lost
Despite my misguided ways, Allah continued to shower His mercy and blessings upon me.
You've guided me from all the ways that were wrong
Allah showed me the correct path and guided me away from my former misguided ways.
Indeed you gave me hope
Allah, through His guidance, instilled within me a sense of hope and purpose.
I wanna thank You for bringing me home
I am grateful to Allah for guiding me back to the path that leads to Him.
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What is the Muslim code of conduct within society?
•Quran 5:8 states: “O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm for Allah, witnesses in justice, and do not let the hatred of a people prevent you from being just. Be just; that is nearer to righteousness. And fear Allah; indeed, Allah is Acquainted with what you do.”
•Quran 4:86 states: And when you are greeted with a greeting, greet [in return] with one better than it or [at least] return it [in a like manner]. Indeed, Allah is ever, over all things, an Accountant.
•Quran 5:45 states: (And we have ordained for them therein a life for a life, an eye for an eye, a nose for a nose, an ear for an ear, a tooth for a tooth, and for wounds legal retribution. But whoever GIVES UP HIS RIGHT as charity, it is an expiation for him. And whoever does not judge by what Allah has revealed - then it is those who are the wrongdoers."
•Quran 42:40 states Almighty said: (And the retribution for an evil act is an evil one like it, but whoever pardons and makes reconciliation - his reward is [due] from Allah. Indeed, He does not like wrongdoers).
•Followers are required to control anger and ENCOURAGES THEM not to demand retribution. Quran 3:134 states: Almighty said: (Who spend [in the cause of Allah] during ease and hardship and who restrain anger and who pardon the people - and Allah loves the doers of good;).
•Quran 60:08 states: Allah does not forbid you from dealing justly and kindly with those who do not fight or expel you out of your homes on account of your faith. Verily Allah loves those who deal in equity.
•Quran 41:34 And not equal are the good deed and the bad. Repel [evil] by that [deed] which is better; and thereupon the one whom between you and him is enmity [will become] as though he was a devoted friend.
•Quran 5:32 states: Because of that, We decreed upon the Children of Israel that whoever kills a soul unless for a soul or for corruption [done] in the land - it is as if he had slain mankind entirely. And whoever saves one - it is as if he had saved mankind entirely. And our messengers had certainly come to them with clear proofs. Then indeed many of them, [even] after that, throughout the land, were transgressors.
•Quran 4:36 states: “Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and to parents excel in good work, and to relatives, orphans, the needy, the near neighbor, the neighbor farther away, the companion at your side (i.e. co-worker), the traveler, and those whom your right hands (i.e. treating slaves with patience and utmost mercy) possess. Indeed, Allah does not like those who are self-deluding and boastful.”
Note: all verses in Quran related to killing is actually fighting face to face in the battle-field. Please don’t take them out of context. Quran encourages Muslim Nations to sign peace treaties (UN Treaty). “And if they incline to peace, then incline to it [also] and rely upon Allah. Indeed, it is He who is the Hearing, the Knowing.” Quran 8:61
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@MaherZain
Salam Alaikum everyone!
I had so much fun making this song"Eidun Mubarak", and I hope you have as much fun listening as I had recording it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dgrt4rgKLPg
I’m so honored and excited to be part of your Eid celebrations! Use this song in your Eid videos while you’re wearing your beautiful Eid outfits and don't forget to tag me so I can repost them 😍🌹
@corrines8783
I LOVE this song!!!! MashaAllah!!!
@shailsaiqbal9209
Hi maher zain. Allah will give jaannah and his vishion to you. Inshallah
@Kaiakhi.
I love this song ❤️
@rubelynanda5643
Alhamdulillah . very nice song I like this song love it
@sanlenke
To listen to your songs make me a really good feeling ♥️💃🏻thanks so much for this happiness 🌺
@erickbyarushengo4726
I accepted Islam ☪️ last week (14 March 2023). Thank you Allah for being there when I was lost and guiding me back to you.
@arafathossen6587
May Allah bless you😊
@aleksandrapushkar8923
Hello ,me too... i am new but Masha Allah...
@mihadhossain3771
Mashaallah brother ❤️