Rabbani, a quasiâtraditional nasheed group was formed in Malaysia by lead vocalist Mohammed Asri Ibrahim and a 13âmember lineup; Ibrahim had previously performed with NadaMurni before its dissolution following the 1994 ban of AlâArqam. The groupâs selfâtitled debut album Rabbani (1997) sold over 90â¯000 copies, propelled by tracks such as "Assalamualaikum" and "Munajat", and established Rabbani as a prominent name in Islamic and world music circles. Subsequent releases followed a steady cadence: Arah (1998), Iqrarâ¯1421 (2000), Intifada (2000), Qiblat (2002), Epik (2003), Maulana (2005), Mahabbah (2012), and Ittihad (2018), each contributing to the groupâs expanding discography and touring schedule, which included performances in Kuwait, Malaysiaâs National Stadium, and the Expo Gaya Hidup Islam in 2015. In 2009, the death of Mohammed Asri Ibrahim from a heart attack prompted a leadership transition to Zulkiflee, after which the group continued as an eightâmember ensemble. Rabbaniâs work earned recognition in the Malaysian music industry, with multiple albums charting on local sales lists and the group receiving accolades for its contributions to contemporary nasheed; posthumous releases such as Mahabbah (2009) and compilations like Best Hit Nostalgia Hari Raya Aidilfitri Koleksi 30 Lagu Hit Nostalgia Hari Raya (2014) sustained the groupâs legacy in the region.
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