FYI.

Abdoulie A. Jallow
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From: Muslims Online <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Friday, November 05, 1999 8:11 AM
Subject: Free Islamic Videos, World's Most Popular Group


Assalamu'alaikum!

****Hundreds of high quality Islamic books, videos, software, 
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- Raihan! The World's Most Popular Islamic Singing Group (read more below)
- Hamza Yusuf's Life of Prophet Muhammad (S) 24 audio cassette series
- Salam and the Knights of Virtue, a new Islamic cartoon for children
- The Muslim Marriage Guide

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NEWS RELEASE

World's Most Popular Islamic (Singing) Group Hits US Market

WASHINGTON - Raihan, an immensely popular Malaysian Islamic (nasheed) singing 
group, has released its albums for the US Market. The word Raihan means 
"sweet scent of paradise" and the five talented young men who form the group 
shocked the music world with the release of their first album Puji Pujiyan, 
'The Highest Praise (for God)'.  Their inspirational nasheeds surpassed all 
Western style music to top the charts in Malaysia, selling over 
600,000 albums and winning four Malysian Music Industry Awards for Best
New Artists, Best Religious Album, Album of the Year and Best International 
Album. 

Described as "modern, professional, pious" Raihan puts its message before 
anything else.  "We are not happy because our album sold 500,000 copies if 
people don't get anything from our songs. We hope our songs convey the 
teachings of God, like faith and prayer," said Said Azahari, spokesperson
for  the group.

Known for their rich harmonies and zestful drum beats, the success of Puji 
Pujiyan lead to collaboration with Yusuf Islam and the release of a second 
album, Syukur (Thankfulness).  Islam brought two heart-rending English
songs  to the album, God is the Light and Rakan Salawat (Peace Be Upon the
Prophet). 
      
Both albums, featuring songs in Arabic, English and Malay are distributed
by Astrolabe Pictures.  "Raihan is a wonderful example of Islamic cultural 
expression." said Suhaib Barzinji, Astrolabe Director, "Its so well done
that Muslims are choosing it over pop music."

Samples of Raihan songs can be heard at:
http://astrolabe.muslimsonline.com

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it, buy it..ON LINE.


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