Sierra Leonean Islamic singer, Alie Islam, has released his nasheed single titled My Shahadah, featuring Nigerian international Munsheed artiste, Kabir Vocal. The poem is currently streaming on all platforms, including apple music, spotify and audiomack.
The ‘Shahada’, which translates as ‘testimony’ from Arabic, refers to Islam’s first article of faith, professing God’s oneness and the prophethood of Muhammad, the last prophet according to Islam. The soul-searching poem invokes deep reflection, attributing everything to God and asserting that neglect of His worship could be disastrous.
The poem also calls for God’s guidance towards good and away from ‘Bandana’ – the street life and gangsterism.
Excerpts from the lyrics read:
“Allah you are the giver, Allah you made the rivers, Allah you’re the owner, who made my own mother.”
Reactions
The poem has attracted reactions from fans online, who have described it in several ways.
“Great work,” said Critical Thinker on Facebook.
Twitch Putin Kamara wrote: “This is beautiful.”
Aminata Baddi Kabbasorie Suma commented: Rap ‘halalically’ (an Arabic word for acceptable)… Do this for Allah, and take the music lovers from ‘dunya’ (worldy) songs.”
“Creative…,” wrote Abdulrahman Osman Kanu
About Alie Islam
Alie Islam, born Alie Bangura, is an Islamic poet/spoken word and nasheed artist, producer, rapper and beat boxer. His love for music and songs of poetry was nurtured by his mom, a dedicated chorister. In his early years in high school, Alie Islam engaged in rap battles after a friend introduced him to writing verses and rhyme schemes.
In 2020 he made a mid-career switch from rap to poetry when he joined the Hikmah Brothers. Following this, Alie Islam released his debut poetry piece in the same year.
This pushed him into new heights and paved the way for more soul-stirring poems such as “Thorns on the Throne”, “Golden Chapters”, and a host of others.
To date, the spoken word artist continues to use his poetry to touch lives and transform communities through his educative and entertaining poetic verses. Alie Islam is also a percussionist.
