Nasheed

A Nasheed Arabic أناشيد Also Spelt Nasyid In Malaysia Is An Islamic-Oriented Song. Traditionally It Is Sung A Cappella Accompanied Only By A Daff. This Musical Style Is Used Because Many Muslim Scholars Interpret Islam As Prohibiting The Use Of Musical Instruments Except For Some Basic Percussion. Many People Admire The Purity And Simplicity Of The Music. A New Generation Of "Nasheed" Artists Use A Wide Variety Of Musical Instruments In Their Art. This Has Caused Controversy Amongst The Muslim Community Because Of The Vast Range Of Scholarly Opinions That Exist On Music In Islam. These Range From Absolutely No Music And Singing To That Of Any Musical Instruments Allowed So Long As The Subject Matter Is Of An Islamic Ethos. There Is Also A Crossover Of Mainstream Music Of Groups Like Outlandish Aman And Solo Artists Like Dawud Wharnsby Ali Sami Yusuf Slave Of Allah And Idris Phillips Appealing To A Significant Muslim Crowd And Also Leading To Performance Of Such Artists At Islamic Orientated Festivals Conferences Concerts And Shows E.G. ISNA Celebrate Eid Young Muslims . Other Artists And Organisations Such As Noor Media Promote A 100% Instrument Free Stance With Nasheeds Differing From The Current Trends Of The Increasing Usage Of Instruments In Nasheeds. Nasheeds Are Also Increasingly Being Accompanied By Professionally Produced Videos For Certain Tracks. Examples Include Madinah Tun-Nabi By Aashiq Al-Rasul Al Mu'allim Meditation Hasbi Rabbi All By Sami Yusuf Du'a By Seven 8 Six Mercy Like The Rain By SHAAM & Our World By Zain Bhikha. Nasheeds Are Popular In Middle East Southeast Asia And South Asia. They Are Also Popular In The UK Among British Muslims. read less