*Sweete Sounds* Ya 3adheeman, By Ahmad Bukhatir

Assalamu aleikum,

When you are sad or angry, listen to the Qur'aan. I swear, unless your heart has a seal upon it, you feel like some burden's been lifted, you feel calmer; the effect is ethereal, subliminal.

But when there's far too many distractions, or people are talking, or I can't promise my full concentration (because the Qur'aan deserves respect and full, meditative attention: When the Qur'an is read, listen to it with attention, and hold your peace: that ye may receive Mercy [Al-A'raf:204]), I listen to certain anasheed (a cappella Islamic songs) instead.

And this is a great one, especially when you're in a sad, subdued or reflective mood.
Dedicated to my awesome friend, Asmaa.

Listen to "Ya 3adheeman" by Ahmad Bukhatir (requires RealPlayer)
Save the nasheed as an mp3 (right click, "save target as" for Windows)

(courtesy of the nasheed collection from www.al-islaam.com)

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YA ADHEEMAN (Oh Most Magnificent!)

My soul is brightened by a light in my heart
When I praised God of mankind
And my soul is cheered up and the tears were flowing
Oh God! guide my heart to reason
In the tranquility of the night I pray during worshiping
While the black darkness is all around me
Oh Kind! Oh Most Merciful! Oh Most Forbearing!
Oh Kind! Your gifts are endless
Oh All-Hearing! Oh Answerer! Oh Most Magnificent!
Oh Creator of the strong predatory animals! Guide me
Guide me to truth, God
I depend on your guidance today
Oh God of the universe! You are my aid
You are the refuge of man in the afterworld
Here I am God, asking your forgiveness
Forgive me and grant me my wish
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Lyrics Courtesy of Bukhatir.org