Why Are We Here?

Since I was a kid, I only listen to religious songs for different reasons.One of them is my religious parents who only listen to that art, and we kids follow our parents in each action they do. Until now, I still believe listening to that kind of music is a good thing to do because of the meaningful words and the quiet tone it has. On the other hand, I feel so dump when I listen to other music that talks about useless stuff such as a missing horse, beautiful woman, or drinking beer. I have been with many friends who listen to that kind of music just because they want to get motivated, dance, and then get crazy! The other reason is because they have never heard of religious songs, and I don’t blame them. We are bad at advertising, and I think it is my duty to provide this art to everyone on the internet. Maybe… they would rather listen to that kind of music because it is more virtuous.

What is special in religious songs?

The virtue that makes religious art different than all kinds of music is the message it contains. It contains the message of Allah that Prophet Mohammad and his pure family – peace be upon them – sacrificed their lives for the sake of it. That message contains the principles of tolerance, love, freedom, and peace. Those are good characteristics, and heaven was created for those who are good. For this reason, I called this blog the “Rhythm of Heaven.” Year 61, according to the Islamic calender, refers to the year that Imam Husain was martyred. Imam Husain’s story is the most tragic story that has occurred in history, and most of our religious songs talk about that story and the great principles he sacrificed for. “Latom”was started because of that tragic event, so we attached this year with the name of the blog.

What does suck in other kinds of music?

The faults that make other kinds of music hated is the poor, inferior message it contains. Sex, violence, and racism… that’s all what music is about nowadays… whether it was Arabic or English music.

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I thank people who encouraged me to start this blog. I thank my older brother, Ali, for his help, and my friend Jaafar for offering his help. I pray that Lady Zahra – peace be upon her- accepts this tiny project as a humble gift from us. I don’t want to forget our friend Abdulaziz Ashkanani in this blog. Please everyone read Al-Fateha for him.

~ by Rhythm of Heaven on January 5, 2008.