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Maher Zain: Ya Nabi Salam AlaykaDownload | MP3
Perhaps the most popular modern Islamic song to date.
The Arabic version of Ya Nabi Salam Alayka has obtained over million YouTube views since releasing back in To put this into perspective, thats more views that U2s Beautiful Day despite being released two years later.
Exactly how has Maher Zain managed to reach so many people with this Islamic song?
Here are three likely reasons:
- Maher Zain is a polyglot (sings in multiple languages)
- Theres a non-music version
- Its got a catchy hook
Polyglot (Multilingualism)
The majority of Maher Zains songs are sang in three different languages by Maher himself!
Ya Nabi Salam Alayka has a version in English, Arabic and Turkish.
His ability to sing multiple languages helps to bring in a wider audience, and reach people across the globe.
Many Muslims can speak or vaguely understand Arabic and therefore its no surprise that the Arabic version has picked up the most