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SHAAM

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Visit www.nasheeds.com to purchase SHAAM products

SHAAM came together in late 1997 seeking to present and re-interpret traditional Islamic songs known as nasheeds - a genre that originates from the time of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).

These spiritually uplifting songs seek to praise Allah and His final Messenger. They are distinguished by their emphasis upon vocals and percussion only, with stringed and wind instruments being shunned in deference to orthodox Islamic precepts. It is this style of song that SHAAM have mastered over the past few years.

The group, composed of Haroon Bashir, Mahmood Norris, Yasin Alam and Imran Bashir - all young men from Birmingham, England - took their name from the place that had inspired them: Syria (in Arabic, Shaam). All had at some stage or another studied and visited Damascus and there had come into contact with groups who would sing timeless nasheeds with moving lyrics, accompanied by the rousing and intricate beating of the duff, a traditional one-sided hand drum. Though having been taught this art by some of the best teachers, alongside studies in more formal Islamic subjects, the idea of forming their own group was not an obvious one. It was only the encouragement of learned people, family and friends, who, impressed at their grasp of this unique, mainly Arabic art by non-Arabs, pushed them to sing live. So what started out as a tentative foursome gradually evolved into a confident, polished quartet. It was therefore no surprise to see, in a short period of time, how popular SHAAM became as a live act touring around the British Isles performing at weddings, celebrations and events.

Presenting themselves as heirs of this unique, ancient Islamic art, SHAAM have sought to make nasheeds accessible to young and old, and, mindful of the fact that the majority of their audiences do not understand Arabic, have added Urdu and English nasheeds to their large repertoire of songs. Their stirring renditions, coupled with exquisite drumming, have led to invitations to perform in countries as far afield as the USA, Syria and Pakistan. It is no exaggeration to say hundreds of thousands have witnessed the mastery of SHAAM live and the group considers itself fortunate to count the likes of Prince Charles amongst its many admirers.

Despite hundreds of performances and many albums, SHAAM's passion for their art remains as strong as ever as they strive to make Islamic devotional songs widely accessible in a variety of languages and styles, some old and some new. Yet all the while they are aware that they are carriers of weighty words with yet weightier meaning.
Nasheeds that remind and above all else bear witness to the majesty of Allah Most High and the culmination of His religion, Islam, through the last and greatest of his Messengers, the Seal of the Prophets, Muhammad, may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.

www.shaamgroup.com
Albums by SHAAM:
Mercy Like The Rain - Buy Album Here
Spring Has Come - Buy Album Here
SHAAM In Concert - Buy Album Here
Mawlid At Abbey Road - Buy Album Here
SHAAM The Early Years (Out Now!!!)
Celebrate Life (Coming Soon!)

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Member Since: 21/09/2006
Band Website: http://www.shaamgroup.com
Band Members: Haroon Bashir, Mahmood Norris, Yasin Alam, Imran Bashir
Influences: SHAAM Productions
Sounds Like: SHAAM
MERCY LIKE THE RAIN

This album was the first international release of the UK's most famous nasheed group SHAAM and went onto become one of the best selling nasheed albums of all time. Critically acclaimed, the album includes the delightful 'Mercy like the Rain' together with crowd favourites 'Jashne Aamede Rasool' and 'Kulama Nadayt Yahu'. It also features the profound 'Mowlaya Sali' which is derived from the Qasidah Burdah of Imam al-Busiri and performed in the Damascene style.

Style of Nasheeds : Voice & Percussion / Traditional, Contemporary
Language(s) : English, Urdu & Arabic
Released : June 2002
Catalogue Number : 410201


TRACK LIST

1. Kulama Nadayt Yahu Listen
2. Mercy Like The Rain Listen
3. Jashne Aamede Rasool Listen
4. Mowlaya Sali Listen
5. Thank You Allah Listen
6. Ana Dayfak Listen




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SPRING HAS COME

Spring Has Come evokes the coming of Rabi al-Awwal and most of the nasheeds have the Blessed Prophet (SAW) as their theme; some directly such as the Urdu classics Makki Madani and Hazoor Agaey Hein, while others like the title track Spring has Come allude to him and his mission. All four English songs were written by the group and each is layered with fantastic harmonies and rhythmic drum patterns - the hallmark of SHAAM. Signs in particular is both catchy and deceptively profound. Subhan Allah has an infectious beat, while the words outline the five pillars of Islam - children will find it particularly enjoyable and educational. SallAllahu a'la Muhammad takes a classic Arabic nasheed and transforms it into a great, rousing English song. The Arabic tracks Antum Muradi and especially Salawaat meanwhile serve to remind the listener how effortlessly SHAAM can switch between languages and between traditional and contemporary styles of rendition.

Style of Nasheeds : Voice & Percussion / Traditional, Contemporary
Language(s) : English, Urdu & Arabic
Released : April 2003
Catalogue Number : 410302


TRACK LIST

1. Spring Has Come Listen
2. Subhan Allah Listen
3. Makki Madani Listen
4. Antum Muradi Listen
5. Signs Listen
6. SallAllahu A'la Muhammad Listen
7. Hazoor Agaey Hein Listen
8. Salawaat Listen





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SHAAM IN CONCERT

SHAAM performing in front of nearly 3000 in their hometown of Birmingham at the Aston Event Centre on Saturday 6th December 2003, as part of the sell-out nationwide Nasheed Extravaganza 2 Concerts. A great atmosphere & performance is captured well on this CD. Features live renditions of favourites such as 'Mercy like the Rain', 'Jashne Aamede Rasool' and 'SallAllahu a'la Muhammad' (2 versions!) plus a medley of some of their spiritual Arabic songs like 'Jood Alayna'

Style of Nasheeds : Voice & Percussion / Traditional, Contemporary
Language(s) : English, Urdu & Arabic
Released : June 2004
Catalogue Number : 410407


TRACK LIST

1. Introduction by Zahid Amin Listen
2. Mercy Like The Rain Live Listen
3. SallAllahu a'la Muhammad (English/Arabic) Listen
4. Jashne Aamede Rasool Live Listen
5. Jood Alayna Live Listen
6. Noor al-Ayn Live Listen
7. Qulama Nadayt Yahu Live Listen
8. Tala al-Badru Alayna Live Listen
9. SallAllahu a'la Muhammad (Arabic) Listen
10. Closing Remarks Listen
Record Label: SHAAM Productions Ltd
Type of Label: Indie

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