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!:)