Thank You Allah

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Thank You Allah
Studio album by Maher Zain
Released November 1, 2009 (2009-11-01)
Genre Religious, Contemporary Islamic Music, Soul, Pop, Middle East Pop, Adult Contemporary
Length 56:36 (standard edition)
Label Awakening Records
Producer Maher Zain, Bara Kherigi
Maher Zain chronology

Thank You Allah
(2009)		 Forgive Me
(2012)
Singles from Thank You Allah
  1. "Palestine Will Be Free"
    Released: August 8, 2009 (2009-08-08)
  2. "Insha Allah"
    Released: May 1, 2010 (2010-05-01)
  3. "The Chosen One"
    Released: August 1, 2010 (2010-08-01)
  4. "Ya Nabi Salam Alayka"
    Released: August 13, 2011 (2011-08-13)
  5. "For The Rest Of My Life"
    Released: September 27, 2011 (2011-09-27)

Thank You Allah is the first studio album by Muslim Swedish singer Maher Zain. The album was released on November 1, 2009 by Awakening Records, with 13 songs and two bonus tracks. Maher's debut album is accompanied by three singles, each with its own music video. The album has achieved eight-time platinum sales record in Malaysia.[1] Maher produced this album with Swedish producer from Bilal Hajji.

In September 2011, Maher Zain received a nomination in the 18th Anugerah Industri Muzik, a Malaysian music award ceremony. He was nominated in the "Foreign Artist" category for his single Insha Allah (Malay). The success of the song in Malaysia has allowed him to be short-listed in Lagu Bahasa Melayu Terbaik Dipersembahkan oleh Artis Luar Negara (Best Malay Song Performed by a Foreign Artist) category.[citation needed] The eventual winner in November 2011 was "Me Waiting" by Indonesian singer Rossa.[2]

Music videos

  • The music video for 'Palestine Will Be Free' was released on August 1, 2009. It is the first animated peace music video for Palestine and also the first animated video ever made by a Muslim artist.[citation needed] The video features the story of a young brave Palestinian girl who never loses hope for a better future despite the harsh realities surrounding her.[3] Since its official release, the music video has garnered more than 2.6 million views on YouTube.[4] The video was directed by Andrew Morgan for Chase Animation.[citation needed]
  • The "Insha Allah" music video was released on May 1, 2010. Awakening Records produced it in four languages, with the English version being used as the official music video. Awakening Records then released the video in Arabic, French and Turkish. The music video has gained more than 20 million views since it was premiered on YouTube.[5] It was directed by Mike Harris and features Serena Williams.[6] The song is also available in a Malay version. Another version of the music video featuring 'Fadly' from the Padi was released on June 15, 2011. The video was taken from Maher's concert at Malaysia, while Maher introduced the song to his fans.[citation needed] Fadly sings some of his verse in Bahasa Indonesia while Maher sings his verse in English.
  • The music video for "The Chosen One" was released on August 1, 2010. This music video serves as a tribute to the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. It has received more than 7 million views on YouTube.[7] and was video directed by Lena Khan.[8] The video featured this spiritual acknowledgement at the end: "All acts of kindness in this video have been inspired by the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W)".[7]
  • The music video for "Ya Nabi Salam Alayka" will be released by early Ramadhan, after Maher announced it on the promo of the music video on 28 July 2011 at YouTube.[9] The official music video was released on August 13, 2011 and directed by Hamza Jamjoum.[10] The video is also available in Arabic and Turkish.[citation needed]
  • The video for "For The Rest Of My Life" was released on 27 September 2011.[citation needed]

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "Always Be There"  Maher Zain, Bilal Hajji 4:26
2. "Ya Nabi Salam Alayka"    4:59
3. "Insha Allah"  Maher Zain, Hamza Namira, Bara Kherigi 4:26
4. "Palestine Will Be Free"  Maher Zain, Hamza Namira, Bara Kherigi 4:55
5. "Thank You Allah"  Maher Zain, Bara Kherigi 5:30
6. "Allah Hi Allah Kiya Karo" (featuring Irfan Makki)  5:14
7. "The Chosen One"  Maher Zain, Bara Kherigi 3:54
8. "Baraka Allahu Lakuma"  Maher Zain, Hamza Namira, Bara Kherigi 4:30
9. "For The Rest Of My Life"  Maher Zain, Charbel Amso, Abou-Daniell, Bara Kherigi 3:54
10. "Hold My Hand"  Maher Zain, Bilal Hajji 4:06
11. "Awaken"  Maher Zain, Suzy Kanoo 3:43
12. "Subhan Allah" (featuring Mesut Kurtis)  4:54
13. "Open Your Eyes"    4:26
Bonus Tracks
No. Title Length
14. "Ya Nabi [Arabic Version]"   4:59
15. "Thank You Allah [Acoustic Version]"   5:28

Thank You Allah Platinum Edition (Malaysia)

Thank You Allah Platinum Edition

Cover of Thank You Allah Platinum Edition (Malaysia)
Studio album by Maher Zain
Released March 1, 2011 (2011-03-01)
Label Warner Music Malaysia
Producer Maher Zain, Bara Kherigi

Thank You Allah Platinum Edition was released in Malaysia with tracks 1-13 identical to the ordinary version. But the Platinum Edition included three bonus (tracks 14-16) including Malay language version of "Insha Allah".

  1. "Always Be There"
  2. "Ya Nabi Salam 'Alaika"
  3. "Insha Allah"
  4. "Palestine Will Be Free"
  5. "Thank You Allah"
  6. "Allahi Allah Kiya Karo" (featuring Irfan Makki)
  7. "The Chosen One"
  8. "Baraka Allahu Lakuma"
  9. "For The Rest of My Life"
  10. "Hold My Hand"
  11. "Awaken"
  12. "Subhana Allah" (featuring Mesut Kurtis)
  13. "Open Your Eyes"
  14. "Ya Nabi Salam 'Alaika" (Arabic Version)
  15. "Allahi Allah" (Malay Version)
  16. "Allahi Allah" (Acoustic Version)

Thank You Allah Platinum Edition 2012 (Indonesia)

Thank You Allah Platinum Edition 2012 (Indonesia)
Studio album by Maher Zain
Released 2012
Genre Pop, World, Nasheed
Label Sony Music Indonesia
Producer Maher Zain, Bara Kherigi
Disc 1
  1. "Insha Allah" (with Fadly 'Padi') [Indonesian, English]
  2. "Always Be There" [English]
  3. "Ya Nabi Salam Alayka" [Arabic, English, Turkish, Urdu]
  4. "Palestine Will Be Free" [English]
  5. "Thank You Allah" [English]
  6. "Allahi Allah Kiya Karo" (feat. Irfan Makki) [English, Urdu]
  7. "The Chosen One" [English, Arabic]
  8. "Baraka Allahu Lakuma" [English, Arabic]
  9. "Sepanjang Hidup" (For The Rest of My Life – Bahasa Version) [Indonesian]
  10. "Hold My Hand" [English]
  11. "Awaken" [English]
  12. "Subhana Allah" (feat. Mesut Kurtis) [English, Arabic]
  13. "Open Your Eyes" [English]
  14. "For The Rest of My Life" [English]
  15. "Insha Allah" [English]
Disc 2
  1. "Insha Allah" (Acoustic Version) [English]
  2. "The Chosen One" (Acoustic Version) [English, Arabic]
  3. "For The Rest of My Life" (Acoustic Version) [English]
  4. "Thank You Allah" (Acoustic Version) [English]
  5. "Open Your Eyes" (Percussion Version) [English]
  6. "Ya Nabi Salam Alayka" (Arabic Version) [Arabic]
  7. "Ya Nabi Salam Alayka" (Turkish Version) [Turkish, Arabic]
  8. "Toujours Proche" (Always Be There – French Version) [French]
  9. "Insha Allahه" (Arabic Version) [Arabic]
  10. "Insya Allah" (Turkish Version) [Turkish, English]
  11. "Insha Allah" (French Version) [French]
  12. "Insha Allah" (Malay Version) [Malay]

Thank You Allah (Music Video Mr.Bean And YMDU RCTI)

Thank You Allah (Music Video Mr.Bean And YMDU RCTI)
Studio album by Maher Zain
Released 11 January 2014
Genre Pop, World, Nasheed
Label Sony Music Indonesia
Producer Maher Zain, Bara Kherigi
  1. "Insha Allah" (with Fadly 'Padi') [Indonesian, English]
  2. "Always Be There" [English]
  3. "Ya Nabi Salam Alayka" [Arabic, English, Turkish, Urdu]
  4. "Palestine Will Be Free" [English]
  5. "Thank You Allah" [English]
  6. "Allahi Allah Kiya Karo" (feat. Irfan Makki) [English, Urdu]
  7. "The Chosen One" [English, Arabic]
  8. "Baraka Allahu Lakuma" [English, Arabic]
  9. "For The Rest Of My Life" (For The Rest of My Life – Bahasa Version) [Indonesian]
  10. "Hold My Hand" [English]
  11. "Awaken" [English]
  12. "Subhana Allah" (feat. Mesut Kurtis) [English, Arabic]
  13. "Open Your Eyes" [English]
  14. "For The Rest of My Life" [English]

Bonus Track

  1. "Khwater 7" [English]
  2. "I Believe (Ft Irfan Makki" [English, Arabic]
  3. "Ya Nabi Salam Alayka" (Music Video) [English]
  4. "Insha Allah" (Music Video) [English]

Certifications

Country Certifications Sales
Malaysia 8x Platinum[1] 250,000[note 1]
Indonesia 20x Platinum[11][12] 750,000[note 2]

Footnote

  • Note 1: ^ As of April 2012.[13]
  • Note 2: ^ Based on the 10x Platinum certifications that it received on October 2011.[14]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Maher Zain receives 8 platinums in Malaysia
  2. ↑ "Keputusan Pemenang Anugerah Industri Muzik 2011". Retrieved 2011-11-18. 
  3. ↑ Stunning video to accompany Maher Zain's debut single
  4. ↑ "Maher Zain - Palestine Will Be Free". Retrieved 2011-01-27. 
  5. ↑ "Maher Zain - Insha Allah". Retrieved 2012-05-17. 
  6. ↑ Ground-breaking music video Insha Allah released on global channels
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Maher Zain - The Chosen One". Retrieved 2011-01-27. 
  8. ↑ www.facebook.com/MaherZain
  9. ↑
  10. ↑
  11. ↑ NoVil (April 2, 2012). "Maher Zain Meluncurkan Album Terbarunya Bertajuk "Forgive me"". SentraJakarta.com – Pusat Informasi Indonesia (in (Indonesian)). Retrieved 2012-04-13. 
  12. ↑ Suara Merdeka Staff (April 3, 2012). "Maher Zain Luncurkan "Forgive Me"". Suara Merdeka (in (Indonesian)). Retrieved 2012-04-13. 
  13. ↑ Ridzuan Abdul Rahman (April 9, 2011). "‘Forgive Me’ Maher Zain". Harian Metro (in (Malay)). Retrieved 2012-04-13. 
  14. ↑ Ari Kurniawan (October 5, 2011). "Di Indonesia Album "Thank You, Allah" Maher Zain Raih 10 Platinum Awards!". TabloidBintang.com (in (Indonesian)). Retrieved 2012-04-13. 
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