A £9 million ($14.5 million) appeal has been launched by the British Library to buy the oldest intact book in Europe, a palm-sized leather-bound copy of the gospels buried 1,300 years ago in the coffin of Saint Cuthbert.
If the appeal succeeds, the library has agreed the gospel will be displayed half the time at Durham cathedral, where it was found with the body of the saint when his coffin was reopened in 1104. The gospel is still in its original 7th century leather cover, which has survived in perfect condition.
you either love the guy or hate him, but most do not really care much about the debate on his persona. While he was not well received during the Mubarak regime, he has not tried to get in a fight with them.
But comes this year Ramadan 2011 Dr. Amr Khaled, the world famous Muslim preacher has his famous show in which he asks people to be good and do good, using simple language and simplifying Islam. In other words, bringing the terminology of Islam up to speed with the Facebook generation.
His new show "Al Tab'een" "The Followers" will start airing soon, but the theme song for the show has been released and it's the voices of Mohammad Sweed and Ahmad Tharwat. While on the subject what is Ebonite Media Investors that is bringing the show to us?
The song is about our ancestor and learning from them right from wrong, it's about worship, but it's also about the good reward. Let's get ready for some helluva of season this Ramadan with the Doctor who now has a lot more freedoms and lot more access to say what he really feels.
كليب أغنية برنامج (مع التابعين) - محمد سويد وأحمد ثروت
No one can tell you life is in a place better than a taxi driver who comes to interact with all segment of the society, and gets to see the same place a thousand time. And this when a band calls itself Taxi, they better live up to the name and be able to tell stories.
Taxi is at it again when a very powerful song about pride, not politics, "Ana el masry" is the whole song, about the person both the Muslim and the Christians living in Egypt and rebuilding it for both of them. Taxi has been busy with lots of gigs here and there.
But the timing of their song is important they release it on the eve of what has been called the sequel to the Egyptian revolution July 8th 2011 to ask for refrom and bringing justice to those who got offered none. I like the HD filming of those and the focuses on the band as a unite and on them as individuals living their lives.
Ana el-masry ..Taxi band -v.clip- كليب انا المصري .. فريق تاكسي
Wael Jassar is trying to do this year what he did last one. Have the best selling and the most touching religion themed album. Not only did he sell hundreds of thousands of albums of his first Islamic album "Fe Hadret Al Mahbood", but his album was embraced by pretty much everyone.
So think of his album squeal album geared toward the children under the title "Nabeena Al Zain", "Our Beloved Prophet" with 10 tracks varying on melodies and lyrics, they all seem to rove around the prophet of Islam Mohammad. I have not yet checked the album out, but it was released few hours ago.
We know of at least one more Arab singer that is doing a religious album this year, Egyptian singer Ihab Tawfik has an album on the way. Last Year it was Angham who released an Islamic album. I hope those albums are about prophet, not just profit.
Ramadan is mean to be a holy month of spirituality and faith, but culture turns this month into something commercial and sometimes uses the month to do things that defies the purpose behind it. For example, it's not meant to be about huge meals, and stuffing oneself with food and sweets.
It's meant for prayer, not TV worship. I am guilty of that too, I do not do as much as I should, but I like TV a bit much and I try to pick up a show or two to keep up with. I often go for comedy and a drama based in reality, I do not care for drama, romance and action. Take last year, there were more than 50 TV shows, no one has the time to keep up with those shows.
Here's a sample of a Ramadan show, see what to make of it. I am a fan of Mai Selim's music, but as for acting, I think she has some work to do. But to share the screen with stars of the likes of Hussain Fahmy and Dalah Abdel Aziz does not come easy.
Maktoub 3ala Algebien Series Promo - (Ramadan 2011)
I've covered this item before but the pictures keep amazing me. From the outside the Hindu temple of Karni Mata in the small town of Deshnoke in the Indian province of Rajasthan looks much like any other. Ornate and beautiful and with a steady stream of worshippers arriving it holds a surprise for the unsuspecting visitor. The temple is inhabited by rats: thousands of them.
So help me out, two Muslims dudes alone in the valley, surrounded by flowers and a piano does that look specious to you? the sky is the limit.
Muslim singer Irfan is coming out of the shadow to enter the mainstream with his unique voice, and what a better usher to the Muslim music scene than Maher Zain. it not the hottest Muslim entertainer, he is on everyone's top list.
Those two singer meet in "I Believe" a duet. That's also the name of Irfan's first album with Awakening Records. Make no mistake the vocals are amazing the piano is superb. Filmed in a beautiful landscape in the hear of nature. there is some suspense where Irfan jumps of a cliff.
Referring to a 2010 TIME poll which reported that 62 percent of Americans claim to have never met a Muslim, he said: "This left me wondering: What about those Americans that do know a Muslim? How can can they effectively respond to this climate of fear and hostility towards Muslims?"
This needs no comment, as the short videos speaks volumes of those voices of hate in America and else where who in their quest to be relevant have picked a fight of Muslims in America. They will say, we did not chose this fight, those Muslims did! And this won;t be the last or the first lie those voice will use while they are hiding behind a flag.
My question who benefits from all this hate? If those voices of incitement win, America loses.
Sudan is a land rich with resources that have yet to be tabbed. Here is a music video that hit the Arab world with surprise. A Sudanese performance of a song that has a religious tone. Even thought the song is in Sudanese Arabic, it still requires subtitle. I can make out what they say, but I have to listen carefully.
It's not surprise that the people of Sudan love music dance and in general love life and enjoy parties. There are also the religious ones too, and those have different kind of parties. Not using any musical instrument except for the daf that says a lot about the singers and their beliefs.
When you are in Egypt and want to promote your music and work, there is not better venue to reach the online dwellers than Filfan.com. Sami Yusuf is in Egypt doing a concert under the title "United For Peace", making it the first international artists to perform in post Mubarak Egypt.
Sami Yusuf reveals that the day Mubarak fell, she purchased ticket and came to Egypt to celebrate and be with the people. It was a low profile visit, he did not make it public. He was upbeat, excited and clever about the whole deal. He also speaks on his latest album that we are fans of.
Sami Yusuf is close to all his fans, this superstar Muslim rock star that has established an industry on good music that promotes good virtue without being preachy, promoting activism without violence. This was the message of his March 2011 released in the dark moments in many Arab countries where the youth wanted the power back from unjust rulers.
Any Muslim person should know that justice is the rock of any government, not Islam if it's not just. So wee know from the Muslim tradition that God would favor of a just government that is not Muslim over a Muslim government that is unjust. That's the message that more people should hear.
This is a prayer Sami Yusuf sharing with Arab youth in their movement, he is asking the lord to protect them to keep them from harm's way. He sounds well doing it, and the music serves the song just right. The official music video "I'm Your Hope" offers a great deal examples of those youth with a message.
So this Egyptian entertain decides to wear the Hijab and go on TV to talk about it. I think choosing the Hijab, the Islamic head cover that most women wear. This now retired entertainer goes on a media blitz to talk about her new found religion and spirituality.
I have yet to know who she is, now she is talking about other Arab celebrities who are among her friends. Linda Fahmy is this celebrity and there she goes talking about wanting to be a better person.
I am sure some people won't be happy with her going to talk about Islam and quoting various stories, but I must say, if you allow naked dancers on TV to tell you how to live your life, why not Linda now tell you her spiel? I do not like "holier than though attitude", but this is a bit entertaining.
إيمان الطوخى وزواجها الرئيس المخلوع ومشكلة تامر حسنى و حجاب ليندا فهمى و وفاء عامر وبرائتها من قضية الأداب
He is the Muslim rock star, who can also fit as a hippie, let's get along everybody musician. He plays the piano and whatever musical instrument you put on his way. His concerts live are worth seeing. His vocals do the trick, but he also put a good show and he gets the fans rallied up.
The best of both worlds, music and religion are combined for entertainment. Unlike Christina rock, the meaning here are easy to find and there is no outlandish themes. Songs might as well be prayers.
Singing religious themed songs should be welcome by all, making a profit doing so is not as popular as the album itself. Wael Jassar is putting his voice to get use and he is releasing his second Islamic themed album soon. I think it will come in handy for the month of Ramadan.
I like Wael, his persona and his music. I respect that he is one of the few Arab mainstream singers to do a religious themed album so well. He sounds convincing in the album, not doing it out of obligation or seeking fame. His label does well marketing his stuff too. He is an example of doing well for oneself by doing well for others as well.
Awakening Record is gearing up for a busy summer with albums scheduled to be released shortly. One album mainly for Egypt but the stat has a broad Arab appeal Hamza Namira, an album about Egypt and the post Mubarak life about dreams and becoming a better person. I love his sweet and lowdown style.
Another is for Irfan Makki, the Muslim singer who sounds like Michael Jackson but sing about all things Islam, happiness and joy withing the teachings of Islam. Irfan sounds really good from what i have heard so far, he is also getting some vocal help from Maher Zain, awakening Record wonder boy.
حمزة نمرة | برومو بلدي يا بلدي - من ألبوم "إنسان" 2011
In all honesty there are dozens of international singers who do songs about Islam, the more the merrier, but Sami Yusuf should be noted as the number one singer who took this style of singing to new territories. He is the true global star of Islam. Coming from England, making it big with Arab, Indian, Turkish, and European and American Muslims who came to adore him.
He is the real deal, and I know he means business. Few week ago he released his third album titled 'Wherever You Are' with 11 stunning tracks about being good and doing good, about Islam its history and its message. Drawing inspiration from the experiences of the past few years, the album juxtaposes Sami’s signature sound with deep and heartfelt lyrics to promote a universal message of love and tolerance. What results is an emotive journey, a testament to the human spirit and a deep love for the Prophet (PBUH), culminating in the manifestation of Spiritique.
He was in Egypt last week in concerts helping raise funds and raise awareness about children living with cancer. The first album was titled Al Mualim--his biggest hit to date and My Ummah, the new chapter finally begins with the release of Sami Yusuf’s long awaited third album “Wherever You Are“. He already sold 7 million records and headlined hundreds of concerts around the globe.
Sami Yusuf Wherever You Are New Album 2011 'Wherever You Are' سامي يوسف البوم جديد اينما تكون
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WHEREVER YOU ARE SALAAM WITHOUT YOU YOU CAME TO ME GIVE THE YOUNG A CHANCE TRIALS OF LIFE WORRY ENDS FRAGILE WORLD IN EVERY TEAR, HE IS THERE MAKE ME STRONG NO WORD IS WORTHY
The most famous Saudi singer, that sings for religion, making him munshid has TV networks chasing after him to release his work. He seems like a nice guy, down to earth who spreads good messages about life and religion. It's not Ramdan until you hear and see Mishary on TV welcoming the new month with his special songs
He is the best selling Muslim figure, his sermons and his songs are all over the Arab world. Now he is branching out and sending a love song to Egypt using the Egyptian dialect to get to more people. I am seeing this as a nice gesture from this Saudi talent whose fame and popularity are used to do good and to urge others to do just that.
Mishary does nee fame, he has it. But in this song he is counting the virtues of Egypt, its history and its special place in Islam. He also talks about the Nile river and Al Azhar University. He has a very special voice, a sweet voice that he can use to make any song, but he chooses to sing for bigger things and not just love songs about individuals.
Mashary Rashed allah Allah كليب مشارى راشد - الله الله
In a mere 422 days, billions of people will be focused on the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. If one eccentric Dutchman has his wish, they'll also be focused on what's in the River Thames.
Contractor Johan Huibers is finishing up work on construction of an ark that is, biblically speaking, almost exactly the assumed size of Noah's ark, approximately 450 feet long and 75 feet wide. Huibers built an initial ark several years ago, but that one was only half the size described in the Bible. With this second rev, Huibers has gone all out.
His name is Irfan Makki and if you do not know it's hime, you would think it's Michael Jackson doing the singing. In fact, many Muslims and non Muslims when they heard one of Irfan's songs, they thought it's the King of Pop himself. But Michael Jackson's impersonators are a dime a dozen, but Irfan from what I can gather is not going to for Michale Jackson. His songs are about Islam.
Ths young singer is about to release a new record with Awakening Record the British company that produces Muslim thmeed albums and social conscious music. Muslim singers like Sami Yusuf, Maher Zain, Hamza Namira and others release their work through this company. Irfan will be one of their additions, Maher Zain seems to be getting most of the collaboration with Makki.
This Canadian native Nasheed artist and songwriter offer up vibrant imagery with the innocence of a child-like observer and the wisdom of an elderly man, blended with world beat percussion, South Asian rhythms and a distinctive urban R&B vocal style. A sensitive songwriter with a humble stage presence, Irfan has performed all over the UK, US, and Canada,
Waiting for The Call - Irfan Makki @ MuslimFest Mississauga Summer Festival
Michael Jackson converts to Islam... However Irfan Makki is singing here not michael Jackson
It did not take much time for some dude in Egypt to record a song for Egypt using only Google Guitar, not sure some might do a better job. But to me this sounds so advance and so cool at the time time. I do not endorse the subject of this song, but I think the use of the simple technology blew away.
Here is how you can play this song too using your own computer keyboard.
