(Arabic: أحمدعبدالرحمن بوخاطر) (born 16 October 1975) is an Emirati Islamic singer. Born in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Ahmed Bukhatir has a become famous icon in Sharjah for his Islamic songs known as Nasheeds. Ahmed sings his nasheed without any musical instruments in respect to his religious values. 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 five more albums, most recent being Hasanat which was released in 2007. He released his latest album "Moments with Allah" in August 2010 with DU Telecom. Biography
Ahmed Bukhatir was born in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates 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 in respect of his religious values and does not intend to use them in the future.[1]His third album “Samtan,” which consisted of his first English nasheed “Last Breath,” gained popularity beyond the borders of the Middle East, which encouraged him to sing more English nasheeds and even 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 thirty-five thousand attendees to see the various speakers and performers. Along with the 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.[2] 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.[3]
Business career
Ahmed Bukhatir graduated in 1999 from Al Ain University of Science and Technology. 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.[4][5]Discography
Ahmed Bukhatir has released many albums covering many topics that include Islam and community issues.- 2000: Entasaf Al-Layl
- 2001: Al Quds Tunadeena
- 2003: Fartaqi
- 2004: Samtan
- 2005: Da'ani
- 2007: Hasanat
- 2010: Moments with Allah
Latest Album
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.[7]
Track Listing
| # | Title | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 01. | La Illha il Allah ( 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.[8] He performed at the "Holy Qura'an" competition attended by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al Sudais.[9][10] 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.[11]Bukhatir recently performed in London at the Muslim Aid 25th Anniversary Event which was attended by notable guests from the United Kingdom and the Arab world.[12]
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.[13]
Global Peace and Unity
On 23 October 2010, Ahmed performed again performed at a Global Peace and Unity 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.[14]-
Ahmed Bukhatir performing "Last Breath" at the GPU Event 2010, London, UK. -
Ahmed Bukhatir at the GPU Event 2010, London, UK.
