Evening of Inspiration USA Tour (Sami Yusuf, Native Deen), Tix on sale now!
Published by Haseeb June 10th, 2006 in UncategorizedAmber Entertainment Group is proud to announce Sami Yusuf Live brought to you by Islamic Relief. For the first time, Islamic Relief brings the world tour “Evening of Inspiration” to the US, featuring Sami Yusuf and Native Deen with special guests Azhar Usman, Preacher Moss and Mohammad Amer. Be part of this exciting history in the making, buy your tickets early.
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Sami Yusuf Sami Yusuf has revolutionized the English nasheed landscape, especially with his quality music videos. From Kuwait to Canada, Kuala Lumpur to Cairo, Sharjah and London, adoring crowds have been dazzled by his mix of passion, music and enchanting words. |
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Native Deen The story of Native Deen is an inspiring one that unites three Muslim youth with unique talents and a passion to spread the uplifting message of Islam. As active participants of their communities, Abdul-Malik, Joshua and Naeem were always searching for creative ways to educate and inspire the public. |
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| Azhar Usman | Preacher Moss | Mohammad Amer |
USA Tour Schedule
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| JULY 27, 2006 - Dallas Charles W. Eisemann Center |
JULY 29, 2006 - New Jersey New Jersey State Theatre |
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| JULY 30, 2006 - Detroit Ford Arts Center |
AUGUST 6, 2006 - Los Angeles Long Beach Performing Art Center |
I loooooove Sami Yusuf and Insha Allah
I will be there. But I could do without Native Deen cause they are so CORNY. And also those comedians who I already know WILL NOT be funny.
I discovered Sami Yusuf in your blog because i’m in France …I love their songs are beautifull, as her voice!!!
congratulations….
i got my tickets since wednesday
got the hook ups!
fabulous.
Hello everbody..Oh I would also like to go to a concert of Sami Yusuf again..To Cevriye: Hi aus welcher Stadt kommst du denn?? Sami Yusuf was near Stuttgart in April..it was very nice..maybe we meet us the next time, when theres another concert in Germany..Greetings to Haseeb..Ps. it was very nice in Egypt..
Hi Almania, ich komme aus Herne, liegt in der Nähe von Bochum falls du dich für Geographie interessierst:). I know, he also was near my town and what happens- I am so stupid and hear it on that day. The tix were all sold, of course ;( Anyway, maybe another time, inshAllah, Almania. Vielleicht sehen wir uns dort, wer weiß? Übrigens, heißt doch nicht so, oder
!?!!?
hey, no foreign languages allowed!
and sorry fellas, i’m not the biggest fan of Sami Yusuf. i don’t appreciate his arabization of english. you just can’t sing english lyrics as if they’re arabic! because they’re not!
also, i find some of his beats a bit too dancy. i start bobbing my head, and then i realize that i’m listening to prayers and the praise of Allah
and His Prophet. and then i think, there’s something wrong with that. but maybe thats just me.
and finally, he was kinda lousy live at RIS in Dec 05 at Toronto. he seemed to sit back, sing little, and let the music do its thing. granted, part of the blame goes to whoever was in charge of the sound, which was way too loud for enjoyment.
i was about to agree that Native Deen is indeed kinda lame, but i’ve already exposed my hating ways. on a positive note, i really like Azhar Usman, Azeem, and Preacher Moss (in that order). don’t know that other comedian dude listed above.
i also like Dawud Wharnsby and Outlandish. and of course, this blog.
First of all Abbey No one talks about Sami like that youre just a hater. He is like the best singers of all times!!!! And what in the world is arabilzation of English??? I havent even heard of that one. He just has an accent DUH. Like I said youre just a hater. A very negative person
At first I started to agree with you about the beat stuff. But then you say you listen to outlandish. Whats the difference??? While their music is positive its not all that Islamic as far as Im concerned.
Hi Cevriye.. to be honest I don´t know that town but of course I know Bochum..So ist Cevriye dein richtiger Name?? Ich heiße Stefanie..From which country do you come or are you a German??? I am a little bit afraid to write German because all the others dont understand it, allthough its a little bit strange to know that you come from Germany and write English with you but its okay…
Pop Culture in the Name of Islam
by
Yvonne Ridley
http://www.islamicawakening.com/viewarticle.php?articleID=1261&
Monday, April 24, 2006
I FEEL very uncomfortable about the pop culture which is growing around some so-called Nasheed artists. Of course I use the term ‘Nasheed artists’ very lightly. Islamic ‘boy bands’ and Muslim ‘popsters’ would probably be more appropriate.
Eminent scholars throughout history have often opined that music is haram, and I don’t recall reading anything about the Sahaba whooping it up to the sound of music. Don’t get me wrong. I’m all for people letting off steam, but in a dignified manner and one which is appropriate to their surroundings.
The reason I am expressing concern is that just a few days ago at a venue in Central London, sisters went wild in the aisles as some form of pop-mania swept through the concert venue. And I’m not just talking about silly, little girls who don’t know any better; I am talking about sisters in their 20’s, 30’s and 40’s, who squealed, shouted, swayed and danced. Even the security guys who looked more like pipe cleaners than bulldozers were left looking dazed and confused as they tried to stop hijabi sisters from standing on their chairs. Of course the stage groupies did not help at all as they waved and encouraged the largely female Muslim crowd to “get up and sing along.” (They’re called ‘Fluffers’ in lap-dancing circles!)
The source of all this adulation was British-born Sami Yusuf, who is so proud of his claret-colored passport that he wants us all to wave the Union Jacks. I’m amazed he didn’t encourage his fans to sing “Land of Hope and Glory.” Brother Sami asked his audience to cheer if they were proud to be British ,and when they responded loudly, he said he couldn’t hear them and asked them to cheer again.
How can anyone be proud to be British? Britain is the third most hated country in the world. The Union Jack is drenched in the blood of our brothers and sisters across Iraq, Afghanistan, and Palestine. Our history is steeped in the blood of colonialism, rooted in slavery, brutality, torture, and oppression. And we haven’t had a decent game of soccer since we lifted the World Cup in 1966.
Apparently Sami also said one of the selling points of Brand UK was having Muslims in the Metropolitan Police Force! Astagfir’Allah
! Dude, these are the same cops who have a shoot-to-kill policy and would have gunned down a Muslim last year if they could tell the difference between a Bangladeshi and a Brazilian. This is the same police force that has raided more than 3000 Muslim homes in Britain since 9/11. What sort of life is there on Planet Sami, I wonder? If he is so proud to be British, why is he living in the great Middle Eastern democracy of Egypt?
Apparently the sort of hysteria Sami helped encourage is also in America, and if it is happening on both sides of the Atlantic, then it must be creeping around the globe and poisoning the masses. Islamic boy bands like 786 and Mecca 2 Medina are also the subject of the sort of female adulation you expect to see on American Pop Idol or the X-Factor. Surely Islamic events should be promoting restrained and more sedate behavior.
Do we blame the out-of-control sisters? Or do we blame the organizers for allowing this sort of excessive behavior which demeans Islam? Or do we blame the artists themselves?
Abu Ali and Abu Abdul Malik, struggling for their Deen, would certainly not try to whip up this sort of hysteria. Neither would the anonymous heroic Nasheed artists who sing for freedom; check out Idhrib Ya Asad Fallujah, and you will know exactly what I mean.
Fallujah is now synonymous with the sort of heroic resistance that elevated the Palestinians of Jenin to the ranks of the resistance written about in the Paris Communeand the Siege of Leningrad. The US military has banned the playing of any Nasheeds about Fallujah because of the power and the passion it evokes.
If those Nasheeds had sisters running in the streets whooping and dancing, however, the Nasheeds may be encouraged because of haram activity surrounding them.
Quite frankly, I really don’t know how anyone in the Ummah can really let go and scream and shout with joy at pleasure domes when there is so much brutality and suffering going on in the world today.
The rivers of blood flow freely from the veins of our brothers and sisters from across the Muslim world. Screaming and shouting the names of musical heroes drown out the screams coming from the dungeons of Uzbekistan where brothers and sisters are boiled alive in vats of water.
How many will jump up and down and wave their arms in the air, shouting wildly for justice for our kin in Kashmir, Afghanistan, Chechnya, Palestine, and Iraq? There are many more killing fields as well across the Asian and Arab world. Will you climb on theater chairs and express your rage over Guantanamo Bay and other gulags where our brothers and sisters are being tortured, raped, sodomized, beaten, and burned?
Or will you just switch off this concerned sister and switch on to the likes of Sami Yusuf because he can sell you a pipe dream with his soothing words and melodic voice?
Oh, Muslims, wake up! The Ummah is not bleeding; it is hemorrhaging.
Listen not to what is haram. Listen to the pain of your global famil
Hi Steffi! Never mind, we can mix German and English. Hope it´s ok that I call you Steffi
Anyway, I am a Turk. Woher kommst du eigentlich? Ist schon irre, dass du Deutsche bist, aber trotzdem Sami kennst 8O. Finde ich richtig klasse! Take care! 
PS: Don´t worry, frinds, we do not take your name in vain, do we Stefanie?
Hi Cevriye! When Iread your little message, musste ich ganz schön lachen, it was quiet funny..Yes of course you can call me Steffi.I come from Ludwigsburg its near Stuttgart,if you are interessted in geography you may know it
My friend is also from Turkey and she and I, we love Outlandish and theres the song with Sami Yusuf, so we listend to his music and we like him also..Aber als ich auf seinem Konzert war, war ich glaub ich mit unter die einzigste Deutsche, die meisten kamen aus der Türkei..But it was a great experience..Wait for your next mixed message.. 
That´s crazy, truly
Glad to know you, nebenbei, ich hasse Geo!!!
Steffi, es ist mir wirklich sehr unangenehm, hier auf Haseebs Seite Gespräche auf Deutsch zu führen. He will kill us. Vielleicht klickst du einfach auf meinen Namen, dann könnten wir auf meiner Seite etwas plaudern. Jedenfalls muss ich jetzt Bio machen- Morgen Referat- drück mir die Daumen:!:
Mecca2Medina responds to Yvonne Ridley
http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2006/05/19/mecca2medina-responds-to-yvone-ridley/
Hey, wuts up…i just started to listen to sami yusuf and i think he is really good…i’m not a big islam person but i think that is slowly changing. The more i listen to him the more i feel like i should know more about islam. I would really like to meet him one day. Also i think he is kind of cute!!
edited:
see this:
Sami Yusuf replies to Sister Yvonne Ridleys article
Brilliant reply:
About time someone shut her up.
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Open Letter
From Sami Yusuf to Yvonne Riddley
17/06/06
“Dear Yvonne,
Peace and blessings of God be upon you.
Your recent article on ‘Pop Culture in the Name of Islam’ has been brought
to my attention. I commend you for voicing your opinion and raising some
very important issues - albeit in a very provocative manner. I thought it
would be useful to share some of my thoughts with you on this matter.
As a Muslim artist, I regularly seek clarification and advice from
world-renowned scholars on art, music, singing and culture. Be informed that
the subject of music is one of the most controversial topics in Islamic
Jurisprudence. I respect those who consider music to be haram. Yes eminent
scholars of our past have opined such. However, I respect and follow the
opinion of other eminent scholars - classical and contemporary, who permit
singing and the use of musical instruments. The well-established
jurisprudential rule states that ‘in matters where there is ikhtilaf
(differences of opinion) there is to be no condemnation of either opinion.’
This is from the beauty of the religion of Islam. The diversity of our
cultural, legal and social traditions is something we are in dire need of
celebrating not condemning. So let’s agree to disagree on this one.
The obsessive fascination of fans towards any celebrity - be it in arts,
music, politics, media, etc - to the point of hysteria and hero-worshipping
is definitely unhealthy not to mention un-Islamic. Of course, as Muslims, we
are required to abide by certain etiquettes in whatever situation we may
find ourselves in. However, I definitely did not see girls dancing or
behaving indecently in any of my concerts. To state otherwise is a gross
exaggeration if not an outright fallacy. And if indeed that did take place
then let’s deal with it in the true Prophetic tradition - a tradition that
imparts love, mercy, tolerance and wisdom. Let me share with you the story
of the Bedouin who came to the Prophet’s mosque and started urinating in the
mosque itself. The Companions rushed to grab him and give him a ‘good
beating.’ But the Prophet did not allow them to do so and told them to let
him be. After the Bedouin had urinated, the Prophet asked his Companions to
bring a bucket of water and wash the place. Afterwards he called the man and
with gentleness and affection explained to him that this was a place of
worship and that it should be kept clean. Though I have to say that had the
Bedouin been around today he would be lucky to get away with just…”
TO READ MORE go here: http://samiyusuf.com/press/Sami_Yusuf_open_letter.htm
Assalamu Aleikum wa rachmatu lahi wa barakatu ya MusaHabib wa Ahmed.. Isaiek??? Koll shai tamam?? Ana mabsuda..From which towns are you both coming from?? Its so interesting..I traveled to misr since I am three years old..And I was in Luxor, Asswan and Hurghada just one week ago but it was harr dschidan..Greetings Stefanie Ps. I would be very happy if you will answer me..
this is for that girl Haleema Nuredeen-who think Native Deens kinda corny, cause there the best but sami yusuf-hes so lame. all he does is stand there and barely sings, and for some reason he always has some guys behind him singing but you cant hear them i think they turn off the mics so u cant hear em….anyways wut im trin to say is dat sami yusuf isnt good and some of hes songs arent even halal….i mean dat some times in his songs he say things that are is sheriek or bidah
halima from england
that’s crazy:”"”"”" :s
:dizzy: 
what do u mean dat’s crazy are you out of yuh mind….halllo are u kk….halima…wat ar u thinkin…. :s
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People who hate Sami are crazy.
He is the best!!!
Brother Sami is the best!! Not only has he been blessed with good voice but also a golden heart and you all know that all our hearts reached out for him. As muslims we should appreciate his noble effort n intentions trying to awaken other young n old muslims to be more dignified individuals who are proud to be Muslims. Let’s stop bomb blasting him for his weaknesses but start glorify his truthful intentions towards spreading the good message in Islam.
were are your tours for 2007 going to be please tell me then i can get tickets to see u ive never been to a conceret
were are your tours for 2007 going to be please tell me then i can get tickets to see u ive never been to a conceret
hello i am in love with your songs they have inspired many people
Assalamu alaykoum my dear sisters and brothers,
Solo, please do not say anything bad about brother Sami Yusuf. In short u shouldn’t say anything bad about any muslim, instead, pray for the person and also advise the person pleease!
brother Sami is just trying to help…
i hope i did not offend anybody……if in any case i have, then please forgive me….take care everybody……
later!
and let me tell you something do you know that sami yusuf is one of the best and one of my faviorite singers in the world so pliz let me tel you that you should not talk about him and dont break his heart with pity and anger
sami yusuf and zain bhikha you are my best singers and i love your song thank you i want you guys or mens to be happy asalaamu alaykum
is any one scared 2 riply what i said
asalaamu alaykum sami yusuf