Ahmed Bukhatir: Beyond the Nasheed

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Press Play to listen to the interview with Br. Ahmed Bukhatir, hosted with Br.Nahyan Chowdhury.

Below that is a brief bio and overview of the interview.

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Background

Ahmed Bukhatir, a UAE citizen, born in 1975, is member of a famous family from Sharjah and well known all around UAE. A Bachelor Degree Holder after Graduating in 1999, he is currently chairing his own group consisting of companies in different fields in the business world. He’s also a member of the board of Directors in the Bukhatir Group.

Always carrying a religious heart Ahmed started singing in 1989 so that he could have an outlet to express himself. Without any formal training, by the age of 27 Ahmed was performing at Sold out Concerts attended by Royal Families of U.A.E.

All featured Albums are works of Art with a voice of purity, passion and soulfulness, which you cannot help but be moved by. Over the years Ahmed has performed on various occasions for different causes in UAE and abroad.

Ahmed Bukhatir is renowned for an incredible performance at the “Holy Qura’an” competition attended by H.H. Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al Sudais. He then became internationally acclaimed when he performed at the Excel Hall London in front of a twenty thousand audience and amongst other Stars from around the world.

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Watch his videos and listen to cliips from his previous album and upcoming album releasing in Ramadan.
Stay updated with him on FaceBook: Ahmed Bukhatir’s Page
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Overview of Interview
[0:30] Accidental Beginnings: Anasheed vs Mainstream Music
[2:20] Going Pro…
[4:00] Finding the 1st nasheed and 1st style behind it
[4:20] Did you have aspirations to be where you are today?
  • First solo album
  • Reflections on the transition
[6:30] The start was Arabic anasheed, where did English come from?
  • Discovering “Last Breath”
  • The problem when doing English and finding a solution
[9:30] Entering French zone
  • Challenges while recording
[10:30] What has been impactful for you in your growth?
  • Drawing the line between nasheed and Quran, his advice on prioritizing
[12:20] Parting Advice
  • Why listen to anasheed?
[13:00] On Coming to Canada
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