Native Deen ft Zain Bhikha - Zamiloonii

For those young Muslims who are into the rap music,Native Deen provides an Islamic alternative.I think this is sooooo great!!!! Now muslim youngster could enjoy what they like without the guilt of going astray.I myself could get use to this kind of rappin.......











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Native Deen ft Zain Bhikha - Zamiloonii

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Added: December 17, 2007
Native Deen ft Zain Bhikha - Zamiloonii

He stepped inside his home, and he overwhelmed with fear
An angel came with words from God, things were still unclear
Saying read - read, but he couldn't read, then amazing words he heard
A trembling deep inside his heart, confused by what had occurred

There was only one who could comfort him
And help him see the light
To ease his fears, to reassure
It was khadijah, his wife...

Chorus
He said Zamilooni, Zamilooni, Dathirooni, Dathirooni, (Envelop me, Embrace me)
A mighty task has come before me...
I need you here with me...
By my side...

She was a woman of nobility, successful in all her trade
Many wealthy men had asked for her, she had turned them all away
But when she saw Muhammad, a shining moon, may peace be on his soul
He was a light for her -- so right for her -- her life will now be whole

But she had never seen him so distressed, as he was there that day
She would comfort him, and hold him tight, and chase his doubts away

Chorus

Bridge...
We look for stories of love, in places dark and cold
When we have a guiding light, for the whole world to behold
But were so selfish in our ways, and to the ones we hold so close
Our own pleasure and happiness is what we value most

But she sacrificed all her wealth and everything she had
And he honored her, and gave her faith,
when the times were bad, when times were bad...

Now years have passed, times had changed, since khadijah breathed her last.
Message of the one true God, was spreading far and vast
But then he came across a neaklace, that khajidah once had worn
His eyes began to swell with tears, his heart again began to mourn

Cause she was there for him, when times were rough, and his enimies were cruel
Was the first believer, so keen and eager, to comfort al-Rasool

Chorus

Mawlaya salli wa sallim da'iman abada
'Ala habibika khayril khalqi kullihimi
(O my Leader, send your salutations and blessings forever
Upon Your Beloved, the best of the whole of creation)

Native Deen's Muslim Rap

Native Deen's Muslim Rap

By Phyllis McIntosh
Phyllis McIntosh is a free-lance writer in the Washington, D.C., area.

Native Deen's Muslim Rap

In a rap style that is totally American and acceptable to all age groups, these three young men from around the Washington, D.C. area inspire other young Muslims to practice their faith.
(Courtesy Native Deen)

The sound is the familiar street rap
so popular with American teenagers. But the message is decidedly more upbeat than the dark themes of drugs and violence that permeate most rap. Consider the words from a song called "Intentions:"

"My intentions cannot bring the reward, when they're out of line. So I pray to Allah to help me, to do everything for him only."

Known as Muslim rap, this new musical phenomenon strikes a chord especially with African-Americans who make up about a third of all Muslims in the United States. The group behind the sound is Native Deen, three black men in the Washington, D.C., area who grew up as devout Muslims and want to use their talents to inspire other young people to keep the faith amid the pressures and temptations of modern life.

All three -- Joshua Salaam, 28, Naeem Muhammad, and Abdul-Malik Ahmad, both 26 -- are married and fathers of young children. When not making music, Salaam manages the civil rights division of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, Muhammad works for an information technology company, and Ahmad designs web sites and teaches martial arts.

As Native Deen, they perform at Islamic conferences, fundraisers, weddings, and holiday gatherings - any place, they say, "where wholesome Islamic entertainment is needed." They shun clubs, bars, and discos, or any venue where Islamic prohibitions against alcohol, dancing, and many forms of music are violated. Most of their songs deal with growing up Muslim in America, remembering to make morning prayers and practice the faith without getting too caught up in material possessions and "the TV shows and the music videos." A few numbers simply exhort listeners to avoid drugs, or sex, or cheating in school with no specific mention of religion.

The group is careful to craft lyrics acceptable even to the most sensitive parental ear. "We make sure we don't put stuff in our songs that we don't want a four-year-old to repeat," says group leader Salaam. "Our music is something that parents and children can enjoy together. In fact, the parents encourage the kids to listen."

Because many Muslims believe that the teachings of the prophet Muhammad forbid the playing of most musical instruments, Native Deen uses only traditional drums in its live performances. Their tapes and CDs include a wider variety of percussion instruments, but a message at the beginning assures listeners that they will hear no wind or string instruments, which are considered especially taboo.

The three musicians formed Native Deen in 2000 after years of performing together and separately at Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA) camps and other Islamic events. They and other artists recorded a series of tapes, called MYNA-RAPS, sales of which help support Muslim youth activities. "When we started traveling and performing together regularly, we decided, Let's call ourselves something," Salaam says. "Deen means religion or way of life in Arabic, so we picked the name Native Deen to signify the religion that's naturally in you."

Combining rap with Muslim themes wasn't a conscious decision, Salaam says. "Growing up Muslim and black in America, those were our experiences. That's naturally what came off our lips."

Word of mouth has been sufficient to land the young musicians gigs at Islamic events in California, Texas, and Illinois -- even an invitation to the United Kingdom, which they had to turn down because of a previous commitment. They attracted a following in Malaysia after a Malaysian television crew visiting the United States did a feature on them.

In the past few months, they've achieved a new measure of fame thanks to a radio show, "On The Scene with Native Deen," that airs every Friday evening on a local Islamic radio station and is broadcast worldwide via the Islamic Broadcasting Network (IBN) Web site. The program, a combination of music, patter, and live discussion, has been "very successful in attracting the younger crowd," mainly high school and college students, says IBN's acting program director Sohaib Elsayed. The performers "convey personality, they're engaging," he says. "They take the day-to-day issues of growing up Muslim in America and put them in a more humorous light."

The feedback the group gets from young fans is especially gratifying," Salaam says. "People come up and tell us how a song helped them get through ninth grade or inspired them to do different things by reminding them of their faith and that God is there -- and in a hip way."

With Native Deen, Muslims in the United States also "feel like they have something of their own," he adds. "They say now we can have entertainment at our events, and it doesn't have to be in Arabic. Our music is American, it's hip, and it's something everybody can be comfortable with."






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A new track from Native deen. (Final edition)
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Added: September 15, 2007
A new track from Native deen. (Final edition)
* Added Lyrics:
I am not afraid to stand alone
I am not afraid to stand alone
If Allah is by my side
I am not afraid to stand alone
Everything is gonna be alright
I am not afraid to stand alone
Going keep my head up high

I am not afraid to stand alone
If Allah is by my side
Everything is going be alright
Going to keep my head up high

Single mother raising her children
And Now she's a Muslim
Started praying and wearing a headscarf
It Was a healing for her heart

Struggling with no one to lean on
But with prayer she would be strong
Had a job but then she was laid off
Got a better education and it paid off

She was called for a job that she dreamed of
Close by, great pay -she was in love --
They brought her in -- told her shes the 1 pick
You got the job, but you gotta lose the outfit"

It's a tough position that you put me in
Cause look at my condition, and my two children
But I'll continue looking for a job again
Cause my faith and my religion I will never bend

I am not afraid to stand alone
I am not afraid to stand alone
If Allah is by my side
I am not afraid to stand alone
Everything is gonna be alright
I am not afraid to stand alone
Going keep my head up high

I am not afraid to stand alone
If Allah is by my side
Everything is going be alright
Going to keep my head up high

Peer pressure, they were insisting
And I was resisting
Some days.... I felt I would give in
Just wanted to fit in

I know.....when I'm praying and fasting'
They be teasing and laughing
So I called to my Lord for the power
For the strength every day, every hour...

one day there's a new Muslim teacher
Single mom and the people respect her
Just seeing.... her strength I get stronger
They can break my will no longer

You don't see me sweatin' when they're jokes cracking
Never see me cussing' with my pants saggin'
I aint never running Yo Im still standing,
sorry I aint jumping on your band wagon, cause...

I am not afraid to stand alone
I am not afraid to stand alone
If Allah is by my side
I am not afraid to stand alone
Everything is gonna be alright
I am not afraid to stand alone
Going keep my head up high

I am not afraid to stand alone
If Allah is by my side
Everything is going be alright
Going to keep my head up high

Now, I'm a tough one, who can bear their blows
The rest play dumb, they don't dare say no
Scared of being shunned, but its clear they know
I aint never gonna run, I aint scared no more....

Man, these sisters be resolute
Never stressed when the rest say they wasn't cute
And the get the respect of the other youth
Come best with the dress yo and thats the truth

These sisters are strong gonna hand it down
So me Im a brotha gotta stand my ground
No fear, Im tough Im the man in town
Peer pressure no more, its my planet now

Others may fall, but Im hold my own
With Allahs help I'll be strong as stone
And I'll be the one to let Al Islam be shown
Cause I am not afraid yo to stand alone

I am not afraid to stand alone
I am not afraid to stand alone
If Allah is by my side
I am not afraid to stand alone
Everything is gonna be alright
I am not afraid to stand alone
Going keep my head up high

I am not afraid to stand alone
If Allah is by my side
Everything is going be alright
Going to keep my head up high

Bloopers George W Bush Top Ten

*** This isn't meant to show anything or prove anything its just to put a smile on peoples faces... All these videos do not belong to me, I have chosen some of these from youtube and posted them in my blog, just so, I could share them with my friends and families.... if you want to view more from where all these came from,just go to youtube ....have fun!!!!!!!

How dumb is Bush really

President Bush making fun of himself

George Bush drunk while giving speech

George W Bush WHAT???

Britain got talent -Paul Potts

These are some of the most amazing talents,I have posted a few to be shared here

Britain got talent -Paul Potts

Connie - Britian's got Talent

These are some amazing talents:






Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
There's a land that I heard of
Once in a lullaby

Somewhere over the rainbow
Skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come true

Some day I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where troubles melt like lemondrops
Away above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me

Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?
Some day I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where troubles melt like lemondrops
Away above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me

Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?

If happy little bluebirds fly
Beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?

Connie - Britian's got Talent

Bianca Ryan -Rose -America's got Talent

Title: Bette Midler - The Rose Bette Midler - The original singer of Rose



Some say love it is a river
that drowns the tender reed
Some say love it is a razer
that leaves your soul to bleed

Some say love it is a hunger
an endless aching need
I say love it is a flower
and you it's only seed

It's the heart afraid of breaking
that never learns to dance
It's the dream afraid of waking that never takes the chance
It's the one who won't be taken
who cannot seem to give
and the soul afraid of dying that never learns to live

When the night has been too lonely
and the road has been too long
and you think that love is only
for the lucky and the strong
Just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snows
lies the seed
that with the sun's love
in the spring
becomes the rose

My family by Nura Khadijah

Nura Khadijah ... the baby of the family.She has put together this video all by herself.Yes baby........you make us very proud.Good job!!!!!!!!

Happy days.............wonderful memories

Long weekends are always something to look forward to. Everyone coming home and the whole family is complete again. These are the most memorable,most cherished times.Everyone is trying to catch up with everyone else.And it's time for the cooking and the baking....conversations and family movies,old time stories,all the hilarious jokes that kept popping up,that make you laughed till your eyes filled with tears, chess competitions, horse backing riding,the boys would have a time of their life, putting their art of self-defense to practice,my husband being "the boy" amongst the boys,mealtimes were the best,....this has been our family traditions,gathering and having the most wonderful,wonderful,wonderful time, doing basically nothing special.Just being together,spending time in each others company, is the most special thing.

Time flew and then.........it's time so say "the temporary good-byes" ...this is always the hardest, for the children,much more so, for us the parents.The "till we meet again" saying is something that will soothed our hearts,its like an unspoken promise,an oath,a prayer,that by the will of God, we will be meet again... soon, very soon.

This is the reality,that,we all have to go on, in different directions to pursue life,but I would always remind my children, that at any time, you always have a home, that you can come to and we will always be here to welcome you and embrace you.So go out into the world,and do what you have to do, courageously and be the best, that you can be.

A family,a home,a devoted husband and loving,obedient,sweet children are truly blessings from God......PRAISE BE TO ALLAH,LORD OF THE UNIVERSE......for all the wonderful things that you have given me, but most of all for the Faith in God.


To live, to love,to leave a legacy...............vistamom

Weekend horse riding

Horseback riding is our favorite past time.There's nine of us in the family and all of us love riding.Sam( For Samdolphin) is the family horse,stable close by our home.So, Sam practically lives with us.We get to see him,take care of him and ride him almost everyday.So,unlike,some other horses, he is totally and completely spoiled.He is,no doubt at all, another member of the family.

He relates and acts differently towards each one of us,with my husband,he usually put up his rebellious act,with Anas, my 14 years old son,Sam is like a great buddy,he would do just about anything that Anas asked him to do.Anas enjoys bareback riding.Nura my youngest daughter,would climbed on Sam;s neck and he would swing her from left to right.

Whenever,I am riding Sam,we would go as far as we could around the neighborhood,exploring new trails and and often,I would stopped at some of Sam's favorite spots, where he could grazed on some patches of grass.Sam loves palm oil that is not fully riped,so whenever,we come across palm oils,I would not missed giving Sam his special treats.He loves chocolates,ice-cream,cakes and pumpkin pie too....

Sam has his special ways with everyone in the family.

Family Vacation in Cameron Highlands

Whenever,we managed, to get everyone together, for a vacation,a trip,then that would definitely turn out to be a reaaaally fuuuuuun time!!!!!The children really enjoyed highlands trips.....Fraser's Hill,Genting Highlands.....because of the colder atmosphere..... bringing back the memories,living in the States.We spent 13 years of our life in Connecticut,USA.Five of my children were born in the States.
This is a trip to Cameron Highlands,put together by Nura,the youngest child,in the family,11 years old and in Grade 6.She is really into, this ,video making, movie making crazzze right now..... so enjoy!