Raihan Facts for Kids

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Quick facts for kids Raihan Ahmad Nawab
Genres	Nasyid
Years active	1996–present
Labels	Warner Music india
Associated acts	Nowseeheart Ustaz Amal S.M Salim Yusof Islam Mecca2madeena Gigi Muhammad Al Husayan

Members	Che Amran Idris Abu Bakar Md Yatim Amran Ibrahim

Past members	Nazrey Johani Nordin Jaafar ZulFadhli Mustaza

Raihan is a famous Malaysian music group. Their name comes from the Arabic word Rayḥān, which means "Fragrance of Heaven." They sing nasheed music, which is a type of Islamic vocal music.

The group started with five members and became very popular in Malaysia. Their first album, Puji-Pujian, came out in October 1996. It sold over 750,000 copies in Malaysia alone. Worldwide, it sold 3.5 million copies, making them one of Malaysia's most successful music groups.

Sadly, one of the original members, Azhari Ahmad, passed away in 2001. The remaining four members continued to make music. Raihan has released 11 albums and won many awards in Malaysia. They have also won the AIM Anugerah Kembara award three times for their many international tours.

Over time, some members left the group, and new ones joined. Raihan's motto is 'Pray Hard, Work Smart'.

Raihan's Amazing Achievements
International Tours and Concerts
Awards and Recognition
Raihan's Albums
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Raihan's Amazing Achievements

Performing for Royalty

In 1997, Raihan was invited to perform for Queen Elizabeth II in Scotland. They also received a special letter from Prince Charles for their performance. The next year, they met the Queen again when she visited Malaysia. Raihan also recorded two songs, "Seal of The Prophet" and "God Is The Light," with the famous singer Yusuf Islam.

Record-Breaking Sales

Raihan is one of Malaysia's most successful music groups. Their first album, Puji-Pujian, is the highest-selling album ever in Malaysia. It sold 3.5 million copies, earning it "12 times Platinum" status. This means it sold incredibly well! Their albums were also very popular in Indonesia.

Touring the World

Raihan was the third Malaysian artist to perform at the famous Royal Albert Hall in London. They were also the first to perform there a second time in 2008. They have toured many countries, including France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and the United States. By 2005, they had performed in over 20 countries across the globe.

International Tours and Concerts

Raihan has performed in many cities and countries around the world. Here are some of the places they have visited:

Singapore Indoor Stadium (their first big concert)
Commonwealth Conference in Edinburgh (1997)
Royal Albert Hall London, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham and Bristol (UK)
Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg (South Africa)
Brunei Darussalam
Moscow, Saratov and Mahachkala, Russia
Trinidad and Tobago, South America
Toronto, Canada
Many cities in Indonesia, including Aceh, Medan, Jakarta, and Surabaya
Bangkok, Patani, Narathiwat, Yala, Satun, Thailand
Kuwait City
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Damascus, Syria
Algiers, Constantine, Algeria
Hong Kong
Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille, Nantes, Lille, Strasbourg, France
Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Australia

Awards and Recognition

Raihan has won many awards for their music and achievements. Here are some of them:

Anugerah Industri Muzik Malaysia (Music Industry Awards)
- Best New Group (1998)
- Best Nasyid Album (for Puji-Pujian, Syukur, Senyum, Gema Alam, Allahu, Ameen, Tawakkal)
- Best Album (for Puji-Pujian)
- Kembara (Explorer) Award (1998, 2001, 2006) for their international tours
- Best Duo/Group Vocal Performance in an Album (for Syukur, Senyum, Demi Masa, Allahu)
- Best Nasyid Song (2009)
They hold the record for Malaysia's best-selling album ever (Puji-Pujian).
They starred in Malaysia's first movie with an Islamic theme, called SYUKUR 21.
They were named "Peace Ambassadors" for Malaysia by the Prime Minister's Department in 2006.
They are known for setting trends in modern Nasheed music.
They were listed in "The 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World" multiple times.

Raihan's Albums

Raihan has released many albums over the years. Here are some of their most popular ones:

Album information	Track listing
Puji-Pujian Release Year: 1996	10 Tracks Puji-Pujian Peristiwa Subuh Iman Mutiara Sifat 20 Rakan Selawat (Kenangan) Sesungguhnya Rayuan Rindu Rakan Selawat (Maulid) Kembali Assolatuwassalam
Syukur Release Year: 1997	12 Tracks Syukur Balada Selawat Khabar Iman Kita Hamba Thank You Allah Seal Of The Prophets Rukun Kita Odei Anak Damba Cinta Mu 25 Rasul God is the Light Syukur (acapella)
Senyum Release Year: 1999	11 Tracks Bismillah Senyum Tak Selamanya Nabi Anak Yatim Cinta Hakiki Bersatu Anak Permata 10 Malaikat Cahaya Selawat Ya Rasullallah Bismillah (acapella)

Here is a list of their other albums:

01. Puji-Pujian (1996)
02. Syukur (1997)
03. Senyum (1999)
04. Maafkan [with NowSeeHeart, Ajai, Rem, Amir and Man Bai] (1999)
05. Koleksi Nasyid Terbaik (compilation) (2000)
06. Syukur 21 [Syukur 21 film soundtrack] (2000)
07. Demi Masa (2001)
08. Gema Alam (2002)
09. Brotherhood (2003) [International Release]
10. Allahu (2004)
11. Ameen (2005)
12. Iqra'-Bacalah [Koleksi Terbaik Raihan 1 Dekad] (2005)
13. Tawakal (2006)
14. The Spirit Of Shalawat (2008)
15. Musafir Perjuangan (2010)
16. Zikir Teraphy (2011)
17. Lagu-Lagu Hafalan (2011)

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