Nasheeds, I love!!!


Waaaah! I have been really busy, so I haven't had time to blog. There's been so many things that I had to do and accomplish the past days. And, yes, bloghopping was one of them! Hehehe:)

I've been meaning to write about nasheeds (Islamic religious songs) ever since I got addicted to them in December of last year. I have been listening to almost nothing but nasheeds these past months. I really love them and I love the way the songs propagate the true meaning of Islam and what it really is like to be Muslim. There are many nasheeds that make me cry. There are nasheeds that make me feel guilty and/or scared of death. There are some that make me reflect about my life and about the world. There are some that make me ponder and wonder. There are some that make me feel so thankful and blessed. There are some that never fail to make me feel proud. There are some that make me smile. All in all, nasheeds warm my heart more than any other type of music or song I listen to.

My favorite nasheed singer is Zain Bhikha, who hails from Pretoria, Africa. He has such a beautiful, soothing voice. His songs always make me feel relaxed, serene and make me want to be a better person, a better Muslim. I just love him and his songs. "Our World" (my most favorite nasheed) is one of his more popular songs. Right now, I also like Sami Yusuf, Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens), Native Deen, and Mustaqim Sahir among others.

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Here's the lyrics of one of my favorite nasheeds. Please take time to read what the song says. (To listen and watch the flash video, click on the title.)

This is Islam
(Mustaqim Sahir)

People of the world,
Do you know the truth about Islam?
Or do you think it's about
Bombing planes and killing innocent people?

Forget about the lies.
I'm here to tell you how it really is.
You deserve to know the truth
About this beautiful way of life.

Refrain:
People of the world,
Islam is all about peace.
Terrorism it doesn't teach.
It's all about love and family and charity,
And praying to one God.
This is Islam!

It's something you should know.
I know it's really helped me grow.
It does away with greed, filth, arrogance,
And teaches us morality,

A perfect way to live,
So don't believe all you see and hear,
Too many people wear a title of a Muslim,
But they don't practice Islam.

(Repeat Refrain)

And it teaches us the Creator's made this life for us a test.
And if we follow truth and do good deeds,
He'll reward us in the Next.....
If we remember God and teach each other
The truth and patience in His way
Together we can live... in peace.
This is Islam!

(Repeat Refrain)

Allahu akbar!
God is the greatest!


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26

I turned 26 yesterday. I am very much looking forward to a better year and a better BabyPink. :)

To everyone who greeted me, thank you so much!:)


Comments

the caterpillar said…
happy birthday!!!
BabyPink said…
thanks, caterpillar!:)
Anonymous said…
Huli man daw at magaling...late pa rin :) kahit super late na, belated Happy Birthday BabyPink.

May Allah always shower you with His blessings.Alhamdulillah!
Anonymous said…
belated happy bday po! :)

-nrn
Anonymous said…
better late than sorry...hehehe...

belated happy birthday baby pink!!!
BabyPink said…
thank you, thank you po.:)
Anonymous said…
hi, baby pink!

happy, happy birthday! i know it's late, but better late than nevah!
Anonymous said…
happy bday!



Ooops: My cousin and I plan to visit Marawi and Iligan cities this April or May. Hope this would pushthrough!
Alliv said…
hi there!
can i add your link to my blog?...
thnKs po...=)
www.ayivs.blogspot.com
BabyPink said…
thanks miss bing and kars.:)

kars, i hope you enjoy marawi. if you love nature and greens, you'll love my MSU!:)

le deux, link away. salamat.:)
Anonymous said…
Happy Birthday! ^^,
Dilip Mutum said…
Wishing you a very Happy belated Birthday. Hope you had a wonderful time.
Baby Rockstar said…
Happy 26th, my dear Druggie.
I wish you more butterflies.

Have you heard Michael Jackson's latest single? It's called "Give Thanks To Allah", sung in both Arabic and English. Something he wrote during his stay in Bahrain, dedicated to Muslims. You might want to check it out.

Also, Sami Yusuf is so cute. Hehe.
BabyPink said…
so osto ah? ah, na mambabanog aken anan! oway, cute si sami yusuf na kiyango-kangodaan bes ow? he's my age. katawi ko ron na miyalokes ba. kagiya mambo a miyalokes ta! hehehe:)
koAla Paredes said…
Happy Birthday Diane! :-)

I didn't know Cat Stevens turned Islamic.
Anonymous said…
helo! thanks for taking part in the survey. belated happy birthday!:)

-- lilintian
Baby Rockstar said…
Haha! Miyaloks ka man, olle, di ka sasayan. Mata-id a mama si Sami Yusuf, mataan ko suwerte so miyapangaruma niyan. SIGH. Giyanan i ptalwan sa Big Fish. Nggigiluba tano mambo sa Big Fish tano.
BabyPink said…
ala, he converted to islam back in '78.:)

miss jing, i read about that, too. sad.

lilintian, no probs.:)

druggie, ino ba. antawaa mangaday i big fish a meranao. seka na hindi na kailangan maghanap! hahahaha!:)

thanks, you guys!:)

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