Al-Muallim is a compilation of some
ground-breaking nasheeds by Sami Yusuf. It is intended to provide an Islamic
alternative for the Muslim youth that is vibrant and enjoyable to listen to and
is produced to the highest standards of composition, singing, sound production
and engineering. The product is available on CD as well as audio cassette. It
includes the following tracks:

1. Al-Muallim

2. Who is the Loved One? 

3. The Cave of Hira

4. Allahu

5. The Creator

6. Meditation

7. Ya Mustafa

8. Supplication 

Sami Yusuf was born in
July 1980. He was born into a musical family and thus music played an integral
part in his life. Sami’s initial training came from his father, who is an
internationally renowned composer, poet, and a multi-talented musician. Sami
learnt to play many instruments at a very young age and gradually began to show
a keen interest in singing and composing. At the age of eighteen, he obtained a
scholarship to study composition at the Royal Academy of Music in London, one of
the world’s most prestigious music institutions. Sami has been composing from a
very young age and his beautiful voice is supplemented by his extensive
knowledge of notes and harmonies. He also has a good understanding of music
theory and the Middle Eastern modes (or Maqams) and solfeggio. Indeed, it is
rare to find a person who has all these talents. Sami is also a devout
practicing Muslim who sees songs as a means of promoting the message of Islam
and encouraging the youth to be proud of their religion and identity.