Awaken

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Awaken Lyrics

By: Maher Zain

We were given so many prizes
We changed the desert into oasis
We built buildings of different lengths and sizes
And we felt so very satisfied
We bought and bought
We couldn’t stop buying
We gave charity to the poor ’cause
We couldn’t stand their crying
We thought we paid our dues
But in fact
To ourselves we’re just lying
Oh

I’m walking with my head lowered in shame from my place
I’m walking with my head lowered from my race
Yes it’s easy to blame everything on the west
When in fact all focus should be on ourselves

We were told what to buy and we’d bought
We went to London, Paris and
We made show we were seen in the most exlusive shops
Yes we felt so very satisfied

We felt our money gave us infinite power
We forgot to teach our children about history and honor
We didn’t have any time to lose
When we were.. (were)
So busy feeling so satisfied

I’m walking with my head lowered in shame from my place
I’m walking with my head lowered from my race
Yes it’s easy to blame everything on the west
When in fact all focus should be on ourselves

We became the visuals without a soul
despite the heat
Our homes felt so empty and cold
To fill the emptiness
We bought and bought
Maybe all the fancy cars
And bling will make us feel satisfied

My dear brother and sister
It’s time to change inside
Open your eyes
Don’t throw away what’s right aside
Before the day comes
When there’s nowhere to run and hide
Now ask yourself ’cause Allah’s watching you

Is He satisfied?
Is Allah satisfied?
Is Allah satisfied?
Is Allah satisfied?

Oh
I’m walking with my head lowered in shame from my place
I’m walking with my head lowered from my race
Yes it’s easy to blame everything on the west
When in fact all focus should be on ourselves


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96 thoughts on “Awaken”

  1. bro maher you are amizing …i love you brother …keep up with the good work…..may allah be with you in every step of your life.also we are all behind you…..go…go….go….

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  2. salam ya akhi Maher zain, kaifa haluka?barakallahi fik…i hope u just fine and praying for your health to proceed for next album. i wanna wish congratulation on your successful album and thanked you for being an nasyid artist and i hope it will b forever….p/s can you create a song in Malay Language….Salam Akhi minal Malaysia…

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  3. salam ‘alaik! a wonderful song i ever heard in english.the meaning of your song really touched my heart.like the light you have seen……that was hidayah….may Allah bless you.salam from Malaysia.

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  4. Yes it’s easy to blame everything on the west
    When in fact all focus should be on ourselves….truly have to see within ourselves……

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  5. Salaam brother Maher, congratulation for your fine Art that is in the way of Nabi Mohammad . with the best regards From Iran
    your brother Vahid.

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  6. this has to be one of the best islamic songs i have ever heard. maher zain is so talented, i hope he maintains his unique style and keep us tuned …

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  7. yes your songs are very effective ……… specially this song and it's lyrics……. wish one day i can meet you in order to meet the most creative person…………. keep it up………….. God bless you in your life

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  8. I heard your song "Insha Allah" on the radio recently while driving in Cairo, and I couldn't believe myself–I really liked it. I never thought that it would happen in my life that I would like an Islamic-theme song, but I did, and I bought your CD. The other songs that I like is "Awaken" and "Thank you Allah" Your voice is calming and your lyrics are so meaningful. Shokran Maher. Best wishes from an Egyptian Christian fan.

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  9. salam..what's wrong wit the lyrics mr maher..?i think these thought of urs are right..im walking with my head lowered in shame…

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  10. We went to London, Paris and Costa Del Sol

    hope there are more singer like maher zain.

    i like muhammad nuh suggestion.

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  11. assalamualikum all..
    maher, i bought yur cd a month ago… n i play it on n on n on… n its never gets bored.. such a calm & full of tought.. my 2 yr old son also luv all yur songs as he keep playing yur cd n will get mad when his papa turn the fm radio.. maher owh maher, yur Insyaallah song's num 1 rated here in ERA RADIO.. All the best in future!

    ~thanks 4 coming down @ IIU Malaysia last Oct~

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  12. i like all maher's songs
    i like this song best
    it changed my life
    it changes all lives
    thank you ALLAH for sending him to us
    thank you brOther Maher Zain!!

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  13. SALAM YA MAHER.I REALLY LIKE YOUR SONGS.I ALSO MEMORIZE ALL YOUR SONGS.MAHER ZAIN,WHEN WILL YOU MAKE A CONCERT IN KUCHING,SARAWAK?I HOPE THE TICKETS ARE NOT SO EXPENSIVE BECAUSE I DON’T HAVE MUCH MONEY.GOD BLESS YOU MAHER. :y

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  14. This song really opened my eyes…every person will fall into dilemma and make you think you are on top of the world….alhamdulillah your preech really wakes me from my dream….thank you….

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  15. lirik yang sangat menyentuh.

    memberikan pertanyaan tentang apa yang telah kita lakukan selama ini.

    sehingga, kita harus lebih introspeksi ke dalam.

    Semoga ALLAH SWT selalu melimpahkan hidayah-Nya pada Maher Zain dan kita semua (umat Muslim di seluruh dunia)

    Amiiin ya Rabbal Alamin

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  16. Betul, terkadang kita hanya bisa memuasan semua keinginan kita sndiri tnpa memikirkan apakah Allah senang? Apakah Allah puas dengn smua itu? Masya Allah

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  17. your song so touchy…….very touched my heart,,,,your song give us ADDA’WATUL ISLAM……..,,,,,
    La’allaka fauzun Mahir Zain !!!!!

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  18. I’m walking with my head lowered in shame from my placeI’m walking with my head lowered from my raceYes it’s easy to blame everything on the westWhen in fact all focus should be on ourselves.

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  19. there is no unity in Muslim world….Arab Muslims are living LUXURIOUS lives…on the other hand Muslims of Africa,Afghanistan,India,Pakistan,Palestine etc are dying of poverty and living in misery !!!! I this the message Zain tried to convey via this song !!!

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  20. It was a very beautiful song but there is some problems in lyrics (note to :we went to london paris and …… the empty field had not wrote in the lyrics please correct it.

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  21. Ya Allah give us the strength to ever worship u,trust u,Till my final days I’ll say my prayers,luv U Ya Allah

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