Maher Zain is a Lebanese/Swedish singer whose heartfelt songs resonate radiantly.

Born in Tripoli, Lebanon in 1981, Sweden became his second home in 1989 when his family left their homeland to start a new life in Europe. Around the age of 16, while at school, he discovered music technology, and became interested in music production. When he reached adulthood, aeronautical engineering became his career choice, and he studied at university, receiving a Bachelor’s degree in A.E.

Maher still felt a passion with music, he rapped, and hung out with friends who were rappers, and Dj’s. At that time, he felt more comfortable rapping more than singing. One day in Sweden, while on an R&B cruise ship, there was a karaoke competition, and Maher took the courage to sing. From that moment he gained more confidence in singing due to the feedback he received, and singing & song-writing took over.

After some time, Maher linked with a Moroccan producer who was living in Sweden at the time, his name was “Red One,” who later became a famous music producer in the States. Maher decided to go to New York to reside, a good place to be for music. While in New York, he linked with Red One, and together they created some tracks.

After being in America for a while, he went back to Sweden for a short time to visit family, and ended up staying longing then he intended, he stayed for nearly a year. While there, he connected with people from the Muslim community, and began evolving more closer to his religion. Maher felt a yearning to write lyrics relating to Islam, and life as a Muslim, it was a natural desire, he wanted to inspire and uplift people with his music.

In 2009, the singer, song-writer signed with record label, “Awakening Records,”in the UK.  He then went on to record his debut album ‘Thank you Allah. Since then Maher has recorded albums, “Forgive me, One, and The Best of Maher Zain,”) He has also recorded an abundance of songs which have captivated people, both Muslim and non-Muslim in many countries around the world.