In July 2010 the North West of Pakistan experienced some of the heaviest rainfalls since 1929 that triggered floods, which resulted in over 1,600 deaths and over 20 million people being displaced from their homes and their livelihoods. Emergency support by governments and NGO’s across the world sought to provide food, clean water, medical aid and shelter whilst battling against deteriorating weather conditions. The work is ongoing; sadly, the suffering is far from over...
Having seen the heartbreaking images, we, like millions around the world were devastated and wanted to contribute as artists by releasing the “Prayer of Hope” single for the remarkable people of Pakistan and pray that you too will support the cause of those affected by donating generously.
‘Lab Pe Aati Hai Dua’ (The longing comes to my lips as Supplication) was chosen by us as it is the most widely recognised prayer by millions of people around the world, written by Pakistan’s most famous poet Allama Iqbal.
It is imperative that the disaster is not forgotten as rebuilding this region and the lives of those affected will take many years if not decades to re-establish.
Bukhari narrated from ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) said:
“The Muslim is the brother of his fellow-Muslim; he should not mistreat him or let him down. Whoever meets the needs of his brother, Allah will meet his needs, and whoever relieves a Muslim of some distress, Allah will relieve him of some of the distress of the Day of Resurrection. Whoever conceals (the faults of) a Muslim, Allah will conceal him (his faults) in this world and the next.” [Bukhari: Kitaab al-Mazaalim, Baab laa Yazlim al-Muslim [al-Muslim, Fath al-Baari, 5/97.]
SHAAM are one of the leading exponents of nasheeds - Islamic songs in praise of Allah SWT and His Prophet Muhammad (peace & blessings of Allah be upon him) - singing in English, Arabic and Urdu. Based in Birmingham, they are the UK's leading nasheed group. Hundreds of live performances and thousands of album sales later, the group's passion for their sacred art, by the grace of God, remains undimmed.
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SHAAM have launched a new single in aid of the Pakistan floods, they pray that the single will continue to encourage people to donate whilst the efforts continue in the re-building of Pakistan. www.pakistanfloodappeal.org
SHAAM sincerely wish all Muslims many glad tidings in this blessed month of Rabi -ul-Awwal. We thank Allah (S) for the greatest blessing to mankind Sayidina Muhammad (P.B.U.H.).
16/07/2010 SHAAM were honoured to have performed for Her Royal Higness Queen Tuanku Nur Zahirah during their recent tour of Malaysia, SHAAM would like to thank all the team involved in the Concerts.
12/04/2010 SHAAM were honoured to have contributed at a family and friends Memorial gathering for the late Shaykh Hassan Le Gai Eaton, the service was held at the prestigious ShakespeareGlobe Theatre in London.
01/12/2009 SHAAM were honoured to be invited as part of the UK's most influential Muslims by the Prime Minister Gordon Brown to attend a private Eid reception at his home at 10 Downing Street. SHAAM also performed an acoustic piece before the PM's speech.
28/11/2009 SHAAM would like to thank all involved in the Audience with SHAAM Tour 2009, keep tuned for pics and write up's from the tour.
01/10/09 "An Audience with SHAAM" - Islamic Help Orphans Tour. We are delighted to announce that SHAAM will be performing live in Concert during October & November through out the UK. They have teamed up with Islamic Help to raise much needed Orphan Sponsorship. Come and be a part of it, see www.audiencewithshaam.com for further information.
15/09/2009 By the Grace of Allah, SHAAM have helped raised over £1,000,000 this Ramadhan during their live TV Appeals. May Allah bless all those who donated and supported the cause of Orphans and the poor & needy. Amin!
SHAAM would like to wish everybody the best for Ramadhan, May Allah accept our good deeds & Fasting. Amin!
07/01/09 SHAAM to launch their new album "SHAAM The Early Years" on 17th January 2009.
