Raihan
Sign in to saveRaihan (derived from the Arabic word Rayḥān (), "Fragrance of Heaven") is a Malaysian nasheed group, originally composed of five members, that became popular in Malaysia with the release of their debut album Puji-Pujian in October 1996. The group's original line-up comprised Nazrey Johani, Che Amran Idris, Abu Bakar Md Yatim, Amran Ibrahim, and Azhari Ahmad as the leader. Produced by Farihin Abdul Fattah, Puji-Pujian grossed sales of more than 750,000 units in Malaysia, and 3,500,000 units old worldwide, which makes them the most successful Malaysian music group in terms of album sales.
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- musical ensemble
- Occupation
- singer
- Genre
- nasheed
- Country of origin
- Malaysia
- Record label
- Warner Music Group
- Official website
- www.raihan.com.my
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- inception
- 1996-01-01
- start of work period
- 1996-00-00
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- Achievements
- International performances
- Platinum status
- World tour
- International tours
- Awards
- Albums
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Raihan (derived from the Arabic word Rayḥān (), "Fragrance of Heaven") is a Malaysian nasheed group, originally composed of five members, that became popular in Malaysia with the release of their debut album Puji-Pujian in October 1996. The group's original line-up comprised Nazrey Johani, Che Amran Idris, Abu Bakar Md Yatim, Amran Ibrahim, and Azhari Ahmad as the leader. Produced by Farihin Abdul Fattah, Puji-Pujian grossed sales of more than 750,000 units in Malaysia, and 3,500,000 units old worldwide, which makes them the most successful Malaysian music group in terms of album sales.
On 29 August 2001, founding member Azhari Ahmad died of a myocardial infarction (heart attack) shortly after attending the Era Awards ceremony in Genting Highlands, Pahang.
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