Maqam: RastGenre: nasheed, hamd, qasida, munshidYear: 2003Type: nasheedComposer: Sami Yusuf
Story & Cultural Context
'Allahu' is one of the most iconic tracks from Sami Yusuf's breakthrough debut album, 'Al-Mu'allim' (2003). It is a devotion-filled hamd praising the attributes and majesty of Allah, blending traditional Middle Eastern percussion with modern vocal layering that defined contemporary Islamic nasheeds.
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MaqamRast
Genre
nasheedNasheed · Arabic نشيدA devotional Islamic song. Traditionally sung by voice or with a frame drum; many modern ones add instruments.Browse →Glossary →hamdHamd · Arabic حمدA song of praise addressed to God alone.Browse →Glossary →qasidaQasida · Arabic قصيدةA long classical Arabic poem; in devotional music, one sung in praise or supplication (e.g. the Burdah).Browse →Glossary →munshidMunshid · Arabic منشدThe singer of nasheeds. "Inshad" is the act of performing them.Browse →Glossary →
Instruments
duffpercussion
Credits
ComposerSami Yusuf
LyricistTraditional Islamic Heritage
ArrangementSami Yusuf
ProducerSami Yusuf
LabelAwakening Records
Story & Cultural Context
'Allahu' is one of the most iconic tracks from Sami Yusuf's breakthrough debut album, 'Al-Mu'allim' (2003). It is a devotion-filled hamd praising the attributes and majesty of Allah, blending…
Titles in Other Languages
العربيةاللهُ
EnglishAllahu
TürkçeAllahu