Ahmed Bukhatir
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Ahmed Abdur Rahman Bukhatir (born 16 October 1975) is an Emirati Nasheed singer. Ahmed started Islamic recitations at a very early age, however it was not until 2000 he released his first album Entasaf Al-Layl
followed by six more albums, most recent being Moments with Allah
which was released in August 2010.
in 1975 to an influential family in Sharjah, UAE. At an early age Ahmed started recitations of Quran at Islamic centres in his home town Sharjah, however it was not until 2000 that Ahmed launched his first official album Entasaf Al-Layl
and started gaining popularity for his voice.
Ahmed continues to sing without musical instruments according to the islamic Shariah and Hadith(narrations) which is narrated as follows : Narrated by Abu 'Amir or Abu Malik Al-Ash'ari:
His third album Samtan
, which included his first English nasheed “Last Breath”, gained popularity beyond the borders of the Middle East, which encouraged him to sing more English nasheeds and a French nasheed. His live performances have attracted sizeable audiences, such as at a Global Peace and Unity
(GPU) event in the United Kingdom in 2006 that gained an audience of 35,000 attendees to see the various speakers and performers. Along with nasheed singing, Ahmed Bukhatir is also a businessman and a senator of Sharjah government in United Arab Emirates
.
He has participated in many charity events including the Muslim Aid Event in London
, United Kingdom
, in 2010. Ahmed continues to deliver the message of Islam
through his voice to the world. Along with Islamic nasheeds, Ahmed also performs nasheeds which place emphasis on community issues in every society.
. He is currently chairing his own group consisting of companies in different fields in the business world. He is also a member of the board of Directors in the Bukhatir Group. He was also appointed by the Ruler of Sharjah to become a member of Sharjah Council as a senator.
, was released in August 2010. It consists of ten nasheeds of which six are in Arabic, three in English and one (his first ever) in French. The album was sponsored by Du Telecom of UAE, of which Ahmed Bukhatir was announced as the Ambassador of Du.
Bukhatir's latest video clip is "Moth Arafto Allah Rabi", which was shot in Cairo
, Egypt
in June 2010. It was directed by Ahmed Abdul Baset. The clip features Ahmed in a new look; not wearing the Emirati traditional dress.
Track listing
and Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al Sudais.
Following his successful home concerts, Ahmed performed in various countries around the world including India, South Africa, Australia and, most notably, at the Global Peace and Unity
event which was held in London
, United Kingdom
, in 2006.
Bukhatir performed in London at the Muslim Aid 25th Anniversary Event which was attended by notable guests from the United Kingdom and the Arab world.
On 3 July 2010, Ahmed performed at the "Journey of Faith" 3rd Annual “Journey of Faith” Conference which was held in Toronto
, Canada
. This was the first time Ahmed had performed across the Atlantic.
event at the London Excel Hall, London, United Kingdom. With an audience over the weekend of 50,000 people attending the seminars, art shows, exhibitions and various performances, Ahmed performed on the weekend of 23 and 24 October.
Entasaf Al-Layl
Released in 2000, Entasaf Al-Layl is the first album by Ahmed Bukhatir, an Islamic munshid.-Track listing:...
followed by six more albums, most recent being Moments with Allah
Moments with Allah
Released in 2010, Moments with Allah is the seventh album released by Ahmed Bukhatir. It consists of ten nasheeds: six in arabic, three in English and one, his first ever, in French. The Album was sponsored by Du Telecom of UAE, of which Bukhatir is an ambassador...
which was released in August 2010.
Biography
Ahmed Bukhatir was born in Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a...
in 1975 to an influential family in Sharjah, UAE. At an early age Ahmed started recitations of Quran at Islamic centres in his home town Sharjah, however it was not until 2000 that Ahmed launched his first official album Entasaf Al-Layl
Entasaf Al-Layl
Released in 2000, Entasaf Al-Layl is the first album by Ahmed Bukhatir, an Islamic munshid.-Track listing:...
and started gaining popularity for his voice.
Ahmed continues to sing without musical instruments according to the islamic Shariah and Hadith(narrations) which is narrated as follows : Narrated by Abu 'Amir or Abu Malik Al-Ash'ari:
- That he heard the Prophet saying, "From among my followers there will be some people who will consider illegal sexual intercourse, the wearing of silk, the drinking of alcoholic drinks and the use of musical instruments, as lawful. And there will be some people who will stay near the side of a mountain and in the evening their shepherd will come to them with their sheep and ask them for something, but they will say to him, 'Return to us tomorrow.' Allah will destroy them during the night and will let the mountain fall on them, and He will transform the rest of them into monkeys and pigs and they will remain so till the Day of Resurrection."Al Bukhari (Volume 7, Book 69, Number 494) state that music is not allowed in Islam and does not intend to use them in the future.
His third album Samtan
Samtan
Samtan is the fourth album by Ahmed Bukhatir. Released in 2004, it spread Ahmed's voice beyond the borders of the Middle East and included his first English nasheed, Last Breath.-Track listing:-Last Breath:………………………………………...
, which included his first English nasheed “Last Breath”, gained popularity beyond the borders of the Middle East, which encouraged him to sing more English nasheeds and a French nasheed. His live performances have attracted sizeable audiences, such as at a Global Peace and Unity
Global Peace and Unity
The Global Peace and Unity event is an annual two-day conference held at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre in Royal Victoria Dock, London and organized by the Islam Channel. It is the largest Muslim, interfaith and multicultural event of its kind in Europe, having attracted over 55,000 visitors from...
(GPU) event in the United Kingdom in 2006 that gained an audience of 35,000 attendees to see the various speakers and performers. Along with nasheed singing, Ahmed Bukhatir is also a businessman and a senator of Sharjah government in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a...
.
He has participated in many charity events including the Muslim Aid Event in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, in 2010. Ahmed continues to deliver the message of Islam
Islam
Islam . The most common are and . : Arabic pronunciation varies regionally. The first vowel ranges from ~~. The second vowel ranges from ~~~...
through his voice to the world. Along with Islamic nasheeds, Ahmed also performs nasheeds which place emphasis on community issues in every society.
Business career
Ahmed Bukhatir graduated in 1999 from Al Ain University of Science and TechnologyAl Ain University of Science and Technology
Al Ain University of Science and Technology was established in 2005 and is located in the city of Al Ain, within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.- Overview :...
. He is currently chairing his own group consisting of companies in different fields in the business world. He is also a member of the board of Directors in the Bukhatir Group. He was also appointed by the Ruler of Sharjah to become a member of Sharjah Council as a senator.
Discography
Ahmed Bukhatir has released many albums covering many topics that include Islam and community issues.- 2000: Entasaf Al-LaylEntasaf Al-LaylReleased in 2000, Entasaf Al-Layl is the first album by Ahmed Bukhatir, an Islamic munshid.-Track listing:...
- 2001: Al Quds TunadeenaAl Quds TunadeenaRelease in 2001, Al Quds Tunadeena is the second album by Ahmed Bukhatir. One of the nasheeds in this album, Zayid Al Wafa, is dedicated to the Founder and late President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.-Track listing:...
- 2003: FartaqiFartaqiReleased in 2003, Fartaqi is the third album by Ahmed Bukhatir. "Fartaqi" means to rise to a high level. It is the title of one of the tracks. All the nasheeds are in Arabic. Fartaqi and Ya Adheeman became popular and this was the first time Ahmed's voice was heard across the Middle East.-Track...
- 2004: SamtanSamtanSamtan is the fourth album by Ahmed Bukhatir. Released in 2004, it spread Ahmed's voice beyond the borders of the Middle East and included his first English nasheed, Last Breath.-Track listing:-Last Breath:………………………………………...
- 2005: Da'aniDa'aniReleased in 2005, Da'ani is Ahmed Bukhatir's fifth album. It consists of eight nasheeds of which two are in English. These cover various topics ranging from Islamic themes to general community issues. "Ya Akhi" is a nasheed tribute to a brother. The most popular nasheeds are "Zawjati" and "Forgive...
- 2007: HasanatHasanatHasanat is the sixth album released by Ahmed Bukhatir in 2007. It consists of ten nasheeds of which four are in English. Two video clips were released after this album: Ya'Bonayya and Atfalana .- Track listing :...
- 2010: Moments with AllahMoments with AllahReleased in 2010, Moments with Allah is the seventh album released by Ahmed Bukhatir. It consists of ten nasheeds: six in arabic, three in English and one, his first ever, in French. The Album was sponsored by Du Telecom of UAE, of which Bukhatir is an ambassador...
Moments with Allah
Ahmed Bukhatir's latest album, Moments with AllahMoments with Allah
Released in 2010, Moments with Allah is the seventh album released by Ahmed Bukhatir. It consists of ten nasheeds: six in arabic, three in English and one, his first ever, in French. The Album was sponsored by Du Telecom of UAE, of which Bukhatir is an ambassador...
, was released in August 2010. It consists of ten nasheeds of which six are in Arabic, three in English and one (his first ever) in French. The album was sponsored by Du Telecom of UAE, of which Ahmed Bukhatir was announced as the Ambassador of Du.
Bukhatir's latest video clip is "Moth Arafto Allah Rabi", which was shot in Cairo
Cairo
Cairo , is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab world and Africa, and the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world. Nicknamed "The City of a Thousand Minarets" for its preponderance of Islamic architecture, Cairo has long been a centre of the region's political and cultural life...
, Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
in June 2010. It was directed by Ahmed Abdul Baset. The clip features Ahmed in a new look; not wearing the Emirati traditional dress.
Track listing
| # | |Title | | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 01. | La Ilaha illAllah ( There is no God but Allah) | AR |
| 02. | Nihaya Ghorba | AR |
| 03. | Remember Them | EN |
| 04. | Yusuf | EN |
| 05. | Pourquoi Les Hommes Pleurent | FR |
| 06. | Hold These Days | EN |
| 07. | Ouda Dura | AR |
| 08. | Ya Illahi (Oh God) | AR |
| 09. | Dunya Bashar | AR |
| 10. | Moth Arafto Allah Rabi | AR |
Performances & concerts
Ahmed first performed at a major concert in 2002. It was attended by members of the Royal Families of UAE. He performed at the "Holy Qura'an" competition attended by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al MaktoumMohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum , also Sheikh Mohammed, , is the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates , and absolute monarch of Dubai.-Personal life and education:...
and Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al Sudais.
Following his successful home concerts, Ahmed performed in various countries around the world including India, South Africa, Australia and, most notably, at the Global Peace and Unity
Global Peace and Unity
The Global Peace and Unity event is an annual two-day conference held at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre in Royal Victoria Dock, London and organized by the Islam Channel. It is the largest Muslim, interfaith and multicultural event of its kind in Europe, having attracted over 55,000 visitors from...
event which was held in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, in 2006.
Bukhatir performed in London at the Muslim Aid 25th Anniversary Event which was attended by notable guests from the United Kingdom and the Arab world.
On 3 July 2010, Ahmed performed at the "Journey of Faith" 3rd Annual “Journey of Faith” Conference which was held in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. This was the first time Ahmed had performed across the Atlantic.
Global Peace and Unity
On 23 October 2010, Ahmed performed again performed at a Global Peace and UnityGlobal Peace and Unity
The Global Peace and Unity event is an annual two-day conference held at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre in Royal Victoria Dock, London and organized by the Islam Channel. It is the largest Muslim, interfaith and multicultural event of its kind in Europe, having attracted over 55,000 visitors from...
event at the London Excel Hall, London, United Kingdom. With an audience over the weekend of 50,000 people attending the seminars, art shows, exhibitions and various performances, Ahmed performed on the weekend of 23 and 24 October.