Zain Bhikha (born August 9, 1974, Pretoria, South Africa) is a nasheed arti… Read Full Bio ↴Zain Bhikha (born August 9, 1974, Pretoria, South Africa) is a nasheed artist. He has written many religious albums concerning Islam. He was born to parents Rashid and Mariam Bhikha. The only son, with three sisters; Zubida, Aysha and Nasima, Zain showed a keen interest from a young age in entertaining his friends and family with his beautiful singing.

Selawat
Zain Bhikha Lyrics

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Salatu 'Llah salamu 'Llah
‘ala Taha rasuli 'Llah
Salatu 'Llah salamu 'Llah
‘ala Yasin habibi 'Llah
Salatu 'Llah salamu 'Llah
‘ala Yasin habibi 'Llah

Tawassalna bi-bismi 'Llah

Wa bi 'l hadi rasuli 'Llah
Wa kulli mujahidi 'l-li 'Llah
Bi-ahli 'l-badri Ya Allah

Salatu 'Llah salamu 'Llah
‘ala Taha rasuli 'Llah
Salatu 'Llah salamu 'Llah
‘ala Yasin habibi 'Llah
Salatu 'Llah salamu 'Llah
‘ala Yasin habibi 'Llah

O Allah how just You are
Lord of all us is You Allah
We are at your service labayk Allah
You are One You have no partners

Peace of Allah and blessings of Allah
Be on our Prophet rasuli 'Llah
Peace of Allah and blessings of Allah
Be on Muhammad habibi 'Llah
Peace of Allah and blessings of Allah
Be on our Prophet rasuli 'Llah

Ilahi sallimi 'l-ummat
Min al-a'ffati wa 'n-niqmat
Wa min hammi wa min ghummat
bi-ahli 'l-badri Ya Allah

Ilahi najjina wa 'kshif
Jami' adhiyati wa 'srif
Makai'da 'l-ida wa 'l-tuf
Bi-ahli 'l-badri Ya Allah

Salatu 'Llah salamu 'Llah
‘ala Taha rasuli 'Llah
Salatu 'Llah salamu 'Llah
‘ala Yasin habibi 'Llah
Salatu 'Llah salamu 'Llah
‘ala Yasin habibi 'Llah

O Allah save the Ummah
In every land near or far
From all hurt pain and grief
Answer our prayers Ya Allah

Salatu 'Llah salamu 'Llah
‘ala Taha rasuli 'Llah
Salatu 'Llah salamu 'Llah
‘ala Yasin habibi 'Llah

Salatu 'Llah salamu 'Llah
‘ala Yasin habibi 'Llah

Overall Meaning

The song "Selawat" by Zain Bhikha starts with a call to prayer, "Salatu Llah Salamu Llah." The lyrics offer praises to Allah, the One without partners, and His prophets Taha and Yasin, the beloveds of Allah. Zain Bhikha then emphasizes the importance of serving Allah, the guidance of the Prophet and the perseverance of the mujahids who fought in the Battle of Badr. The chorus repeats the praises of Allah and His Prophets, while the next two verses call upon Allah to save the Ummah from all harm and grief.

The song "Selawat" by Zain Bhikha is a devotional song and salawat that is traditionally sung in Islamic gatherings to send blessings to the Prophet Muhammad. The lyrics are a blend of Arabic and English, which translates well to audiences around the world. The song has been recorded in different languages, including Arabic, Malaysian, and Turkish. The song is part of Zain Bhikha's fifth album, "Mountains of Makkah." The song has become popular in Malaysia, Indonesia, and other countries. The salawat has been recited for centuries, and Zain Bhikha's version has introduced it to new audiences.

Line by Line Meaning

Salatu 'Llah salamu 'Llah ‘ala Taha rasuli 'Llah
May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Taha

Salatu 'Llah salamu 'Llah ‘ala Yasin habibi 'Llah
May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon Yasin, my beloved

Tawassalna bi-bismi 'Llah Wa bi 'l hadi rasuli 'Llah Wa kulli mujahidi 'l-li 'Llah Bi-ahli 'l-badri Ya Allah
We seek help in the name of Allah, and with the guidance of His Prophet, and all those who strive for His cause, Oh Allah, with the people of Badr

Ilahi sallimi 'l-ummat Min al-a'ffati wa 'n-niqmat Wa min hammi wa min ghummat bi-ahli 'l-badri Ya Allah
Oh Allah, pray for the Ummah, protect us from calamities and difficulties, and relieve us from worries and sorrows, with the people of Badr

Ilahi najjina wa 'kshif Jami' adhiyati wa 'srif Makai'da 'l-ida wa 'l-tuf Bi-ahli 'l-badri Ya Allah
Oh Allah, save us and remove all our hardships, disperse our enemies, and grant us peace and tranquility, with the people of Badr

O Allah how just You are Lord of all us is You Allah We are at your service labayk Allah You are One You have no partners
Oh Allah, You are the epitome of justice, the Lord of all creation, we respond to Your call, there is none worthy of worship except You

O Allah save the Ummah In every land near or far From all hurt pain and grief Answer our prayers Ya Allah
Oh Allah, protect the Ummah, wherever they may be, from all forms of harm and distress, please answer our prayers

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