The song was a collaborative effort involving several prominent figures in the Islamic music scene: Maher Zain and Hamza Namira .
While the original was part of his 2009 album, a music video was released on August 13, 2011, directed by Hamzah Jamjoom . The song has multiple iterations, including a percussion-only version and an "International Version" that blends four languages. Lyrical Themes and Meaning Maher Zain's Ya Nabi Music Video - Director Hamzah Jamjoom
"Ya Nabi Salam Alayka" (Arabic: يا نبي سلام عليك) is the signature track from debut studio album, Thank You Allah , released on November 1, 2009, by Awakening Records . More than a decade later, it remains one of the most iconic pieces of modern Islamic music, serving as a global anthem for Ramadan and Eid celebrations. Production and Composition Maher Zain Ya Nabi Salam
The Arabic lyrics were penned by the late poet Salah Galal . Other contributors to the international versions included Bara Kherigi (English), Waheed Shabir (Urdu), and Yaren Budak (Turkish).