{{Short description|Album by Maher Zain}} {{Infobox album | name = Thank You Allah | type = studio | artist = Maher Zain | cover = Thank-you-allah-maher-zain.jpg | alt = | released = {{Start date|2009|11|01}} | recorded = 2007–2009 | venue = | studio = | genre = RnB, Islamic, soul | length = 56:36 (standard edition)<br />1:14:13 (standard edition, with bonus tracks) | label = Awakening | producer = Maher Zain, Bara Kherigi | language = Arabic, English, French, Turkish, Urdu, Malay, Bahasa | prev_title = | prev_year = | next_title = Forgive Me | next_year = 2012 | misc = {{Singles | name = Thank You Allah | type = studio | single1 = Palestine Will Be Free | single1date = August 8, 2009 | single2 = Insha Allah | single2date = May 1, 2010 | single3 = The Chosen One | single3date = August 1, 2010 | single4 = Ya Nabi Salam Alayka | single4date = August 13, 2011 | single5 = For The Rest Of My Life | single5date = September 27, 2011 }} }}

'''''Thank You Allah''''' is the debut studio album by Muslim Swedish singer Maher Zain. The album was released on November 1, 2009, by Awakening Records, with 13 songs and two bonus tracks. Zain's debut album is accompanied by three singles, each with its own music video. The album has achieved 8× platinum sales record in Malaysia<ref name="Maher Zain receives 8 platinums in Malaysia">{{cite web|url=http://www.awakeningworldwide.com/05_news/index_2011_01.htm|title=Awakening Worldwide - Islamic Media Redefined|publisher=awakeningworldwide.com|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161225022447/http://awakeningworldwide.com/05_news/index_2011_01.htm|archivedate=2016-12-25}}</ref> as of January 2011 and has sold over 300,000 copies (20× platinum) as of June 2016.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ya Nabi Salam Alaika (All Popular Versions) |url=https://naat.operaking.in/ya-nab-salma-alka-ya-nabi-salam-alaika-ya-nabi-salam-alayka-all-popular-versions |url-status=live |website=www.naat.operaking.in}}</ref> Zain produced this album with Swedish producer from Bilal Hajji.

In September 2011, Maher Zain received a nomination in the 18th Anugerah Industri Muzik, a Malaysian music award ceremony. He was nominated in the "Best Malay Song Performed by a Foreign Artist" category for his single Insha Allah (Malay). The eventual winner in November 2011 was "Ku Menunggu" by Indonesian singer Rossa.<ref name="Keputusan Pemenang Anugerah Industri Muzik 2011">{{cite web |url=https://bulanpurnama89.blogspot.com/2011/11/keputusan-anugerah-industri-muzik-18.html |title=Keputusan Pemenang Anugerah Industri Muzik 2011 |accessdate=2011-11-18 |archive-date=2011-11-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111114175601/http://bulanpurnama89.blogspot.com/2011/11/keputusan-anugerah-industri-muzik-18.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Music videos== *The music video for "Palestine Will Be Free" was released on August 8, 2009. The video features the story of a young brave Palestinian girl who never loses hope for a better future despite the harsh realities surrounding her.<ref name="Awakening releases the world's first animated peace music video">{{cite web|url=http://awakeningworldwide.com/05_news/index_2009_07.htm|title=Awakening Worldwide - Islamic Media Redefined|publisher=awakeningworldwide.com|access-date=2011-01-28|archive-date=2017-07-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170715184229/http://awakeningworldwide.com/05_news/index_2009_07.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> Since its official release, the music video has garnered more than 19 million views on YouTube.<ref name="Palestine Will Be Free">{{cite web|title=Maher Zain - Palestine Will Be Free|website=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foSbqLi6U10|accessdate=2011-01-27|archive-date=2019-09-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190907034342/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foSbqLi6U10&gl=US&hl=en&has_verified=1&bpctr=9999999999|url-status=live}}</ref> *The "Insha Allah" music video was released on May 1, 2010. Awakening Records produced it in four languages, with the English version being used as the official music video. Awakening Records then released the video in Arabic, French and Turkish. The music video has gained more than 20 million views since it was premiered on YouTube.<ref name="Insha Allah">{{cite web|title=Maher Zain - Insha Allah|website=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfXIF2Mm2Kc|accessdate=2012-05-17|archive-date=2019-09-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190905051440/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfXIF2Mm2Kc&gl=US&hl=en&has_verified=1&bpctr=9999999999|url-status=live}}</ref> It was directed by Mike Harris.<ref name="Ground-breaking music video Insha Allah released on global channels">{{cite web|url=http://awakeningworldwide.com/05_news/index_2010_05.htm|title=Awakening Worldwide - Islamic Media Redefined|publisher=awakeningworldwide.com|access-date=2011-01-28|archive-date=2017-07-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170715184246/http://awakeningworldwide.com/05_news/index_2010_05.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> The song is also available in a Malay version. *The music video for "The Chosen One" was released on August 1, 2010. This music video serves as a tribute to the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. It has received more than 7 million views on YouTube.<ref name="The Chosen One">{{cite web|title=Maher Zain - The Chosen One|website=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbICjWI7Vrw|accessdate=2011-01-27|archive-date=2019-11-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115090422/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbICjWI7Vrw&gl=US&hl=en&has_verified=1&bpctr=9999999999|url-status=live}}</ref> and was video directed by Lena Khan.<ref name="Maher Zain on Facebook">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/MaherZain|title=Security Check Required|publisher=facebook.com|access-date=2014-02-16|archive-date=2014-01-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103221726/https://www.facebook.com/MaherZain|url-status=live}}</ref> The video featured this spiritual acknowledgement at the end: "All acts of kindness in this video have been inspired by the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W)".<ref name="The Chosen One"/> * Maher announced the music video for "Ya Nabi Salam Alayka" as a promo on 28 July 2011 at YouTube.<ref name="Teaser Ya Nabi Salam Alayka">{{YouTube|KsqnPm8strw}}</ref> The official music video was directed by Hamza Jamjoum and released on August 13, 2011.<ref name="Video Ya Nabi Salam Alayka">{{YouTube|eLFW---YSWE}}</ref>

==Track listing== {{Track listing | title1 = Always Be There | writer1 = Maher Zain, Bilal Hajji | extra1 = | length1 = 4:26 | title2 = Ya Nabi Salam Alayka | writer2 = Maher Zain, Bara Kherigi, Salah Galal, Yaren, Waheed Shabir, Hamza Namira | extra2 = | length2 = 4:59 | title3 = Insha Allah | writer3 = Maher Zain, Hamza Namira, Bara Kherigi | extra3 = | length3 = 4:26 | title4 = Palestine Will Be Free | writer4 = Maher Zain, Hamza Namira, Bara Kherigi | extra4 = | length4 = 4:55 | title5 = Thank You Allah | writer5 = Maher Zain, Bara Kherigi | extra5 = | length5 = 5:30 | title6 = Allah Hi Allah Kiya Karo | note6 = featuring Irfan Makki | writer6 = Bara Kherigi, Irfan Makki, Islamic Heritage, Maher Zain | extra6 = | length6 = 5:14 | title7 = The Chosen One | writer7 = Maher Zain, Bara Kherigi | extra7 = | length7 = 3:54 | title8 = Baraka Allahu Lakuma | writer8 = Maher Zain, Hamza Namira, Bara Kherigi | extra8 = | length8 = 4:30 | title9 = For The Rest Of My Life | writer9 = Maher Zain, Charbel Amso, Abou-Daniell, Bara Kherigi | extra9 = | length9 = 3:54 | title10 = Hold My Hand | writer10 = Maher Zain, Bilal Hajji | extra10 = | length10 = 4:06 | title11 = Awaken | writer11 = Maher Zain, Suzy Kanoo, Bara Khreigi | extra11 = | length11 = 3:43 | title12 = Subhan Allah | note12 = featuring Mesut Kurtis | writer12 = Maher Zain, Bara Kherigi, Salah Galal, Islamic Heritage | extra12 = | length12 = 4:54 | title13 = Open Your Eyes | writer13 = Maher Zain, Bara Kherigi | extra13 = | length13 = 4:26 }} {{Track listing | headline = Bonus Tracks | title14 = Ya Nabi [Arabic Version] {{!}} يا نبي سلام عليك | writer14 = Salah Galal, Maher Zain, Hamza Namira | length14 = 4:59 | title15 = Thank You Allah [Acoustic Version] | writer15 = Bara Khreigi, Maher Zain | length15 = 5:28 }} {{Track listing | headline = French Version Bonus Tracks | title1 = Toujours Proche | writer1 = Farid Abdelkarim, Maher Zain, Bilal Hajji | length1 = 4:26 | title2 = Insha Allah (French Version) }} {{Track listing | headline = Arabic Version Bonus Tracks | title1 = Ya Nabi Salam Alayka (Arabic Version) {{!}} يا نبي سلام عليك | writer1 = Salah Galal, Maher Zain, Hamza Namira | length1 = 4:59 | title2 = Insha Allah (Arabic Version) {{!}} ان شاء الله | writer2 = Sameh Khairy, Maher Zain, Hamza Namira length2 = 4:26 }} {{Track listing | headline = Turkish Version Bonus Tracks | title1 = Insha Allah (Turkish Version) | title2 = Subhana Allah feat. Mesut Kurtis (Turkish Version) }} {{Track listing | headline = Bahasa Version Bonus Tracks | title1 = Insha Allah feat. Fadly "Padi" | title2 = Sepanjang Hidup }} {{Track listing | headline = Malay Version Bonus Tracks | title1 = Insya Allah (Malay Version) | title2 = Sepanjang Hidup | title3 = Insha Allah feat. Fadly "Padi" }} {{Track listing | headline = Limited Edition Bonus Tracks | title1 = Insya Allah (Malay Version) | title2 = Sepanjang Hidup }}

===Thank You Allah Platinum Edition (Malaysia)=== {{Infobox album | name = Thank You Allah Platinum Edition | type = studio | artist = Maher Zain | cover = Maher-Zain-Thank-You-Allah-Platinum-malay-edition.jpg | alt = | caption = Cover of Thank You Allah Platinum Edition (Malaysia) | released = {{start date|2011|03|01}} | recorded = | venue = | studio = | genre = Islamic, Pop, World | length = | label = Warner Music Malaysia | producer = Maher Zain, Bara Kherigi | prev_title = | prev_year = | next_title = | next_year = }} ''Thank You Allah'' Platinum Edition was released in Malaysia with tracks 1–13 identical to the ordinary version. But the ''Platinum Edition'' included three bonus (tracks 14–16) including Malay language version of "Insha Allah".

#"Always Be There" #"Ya Nabi Salam Alayka" #"Insha Allah" #"Palestine Will Be Free" #"Thank You Allah" #"Allahi Allah Kiya Karo" <small>(featuring Irfan Makki)</small> #"The Chosen One" #"Baraka Allahu Lakuma" #"For The Rest of My Life" #"Hold My Hand" #"Awaken" #"Subhana Allah" <small>(featuring Mesut Kurtis)</small> #"Open Your Eyes" #"Ya Nabi Salam Alayka" (Arabic Version) #"Insha Allah" (Malay Version) #"Insha Allah" (Acoustic Version)

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===Thank You Allah Platinum Edition 2012 (Indonesia)=== {{Infobox album | name = Thank You Allah Platinum Edition 2012 (Indonesia) | type = studio | artist = Maher Zain | cover = | alt = | released = 2012 | recorded = | venue = | studio = | genre = Pop, World, Nasheed | length = | label = Sony Music Indonesia | producer = Maher Zain, Bara Kherigi | prev_title = | prev_year = | next_title = | next_year = }} ;Disc 1: #"Insha Allah" (with Fadly 'Padi') #"Always Be There" #"Ya Nabi Salam Alayka" #"Palestine Will Be Free" #"Thank You Allah" #"Allahi Allah Kiya Karo" (feat. Irfan Makki) #"The Chosen One" #"Baraka Allahu Lakuma" #"Sepanjang Hidup" (For The Rest of My Life – Bahasa Version) #"Hold My Hand" #"Awaken" #"Subhana Allah" (feat. Mesut Kurtis) #"Open Your Eyes" #"For The Rest of My Life" #"Insha Allah"

;Disc 2: #"Insha Allah" (Acoustic Version) #"The Chosen One" (Acoustic Version) #"For The Rest of My Life" (Acoustic Version) #"Thank You Allah" (Acoustic Version) #"Open Your Eyes" (Percussion Version) #"Ya Nabi Salam Alayka" (Arabic Version) #"Ya Nabi Salam Alayka" (Turkish Version) #"Toujours Proche" (Always Be There – French Version) #"Insha Allah" (Arabic Version) #"Insha Allah" (Turkish Version) #"Insha Allah" (French Version) #"Insha Allah" (Malay Version)

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==Charts== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+Chart performance for ''Thank You Allah'' ! scope="col"| Chart (2023) ! scope="col"| Peak<br />position |- {{album chart|Flanders|117|artist=Maher Zain|album=Thank You Allah|rowheader=true|access-date=April 2, 2023}} |}

==Certifications== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" |+Certifications for ''Thank You Allah'' !Country !Certifications !Sales |- !scope="row"|Malaysia |8× Platinum<ref name="Maher Zain receives 8 platinums in Malaysia"/> |250,000{{ref label|fn_1|note 1}} |- !scope="row"|Indonesia |20× Platinum<ref>{{cite web|title=Maher Zain Meluncurkan Album Terbarunya Bertajuk "Forgive me"|url=http://www.sentrajakarta.com/entertainment/music/2208-maher-zain-meluncurkan-album-terbarunya-bertajuk-qforgive-meq.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120910184339/http://www.sentrajakarta.com/entertainment/music/2208-maher-zain-meluncurkan-album-terbarunya-bertajuk-qforgive-meq.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 10, 2012|language=id|author=NoVil|date=April 2, 2012|work=SentraJakarta.com – Pusat Informasi Indonesia|accessdate=2012-04-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Maher Zain Luncurkan "Forgive Me"|url=http://www.suaramerdeka.com/v1/index.php/read/cetak/2012/04/03/182130/Maher-Zain-Luncurkan-Forgive-Me|language=id|author=Suara Merdeka Staff|date=April 3, 2012|work=Suara Merdeka|accessdate=2012-04-13|archive-date=2016-09-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915021945/http://www.suaramerdeka.com/v1/index.php/read/cetak/2012/04/03/182130/Maher-Zain-Luncurkan-Forgive-Me|url-status=live}}</ref> |750,000{{ref label|fn_2|note 2}} |}

==Footnotes== * '''Note 1:''' {{note|fn_1}} As of April 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title='Forgive Me' Maher Zain|url=http://www.hmetro.com.my/myMetro/articles/2012040921101120120409211011/Article/index_html|language=ms|author=Ridzuan Abdul Rahman|date=April 9, 2011|work=Harian Metro|accessdate=2012-04-13|archive-date=2015-02-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150224175757/http://www2.hmetro.com.my/myMetro/articles/2012040921101120120409211011/Article/index_html|url-status=live}}</ref> * '''Note 2:''' {{note|fn_2}} Based on the 10× Platinum certifications that it received in October 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Di Indonesia Album "Thank You, Allah" Maher Zain Raih 10 Platinum Awards!|url=http://www.tabloidbintang.com/film-tv-musik/ulasan/16444-di-indonesia-album-qthank-you-allahq-maher-zain-raih-10-platinum-awards.html|language=id|author=Ari Kurniawan|date=October 5, 2011|work=TabloidBintang.com|accessdate=2012-04-13|archive-date=2012-01-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107140217/http://www.tabloidbintang.com/film-tv-musik/ulasan/16444-di-indonesia-album-qthank-you-allahq-maher-zain-raih-10-platinum-awards.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

==References== {{Reflist}}

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