Dawud Wharnsby Ali

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Dawud (David) Wharnsby Ali (born June 27, 1972) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, poet, performer, educator and television personality. He is best known for his pioneering efforts in the musical/poetic genre of English Language nasheed. Dawud Wharnsby is also lyricist, vocalist and guitarist of the folk music duo Dawud & Idris, alongside composer Idris Phillips.

1 Short Biography
2 His Work
3 Sources and some external links
4 This page in other languages

Short Biography

David Wharnsby had an interest in folk music. When he turned 21 he converted to Islam and spent some time in teaching children the morals and values of Islam, he then returned back to the music field with Islamic educational songs for kids in an Album called "Whisper of peace", the album made a huge success. He followed it with many successful albums such as: "The Colours Of Islam","Road to Madinah","Out Seeing The Fields" and "The Poets And The Prophet"

His Work

Solo work

Out Seeing The Fields (Enter Into Peace/Beloved Musika, 2007) The Poets And The Prophet (Enter Into Peace/Beloved Musika, 2007) Vacuous Waxing (Enter Into Peace, 2005) Love Strong - CD Single (Enter Into Peace, 2004) The Prophet's Hands (Sound Vision, 2003) Sunshine, Dust And The Messenger (Sound Vision, 2002) The Letter - Songs Of Struggle And Hope (Enter Into Peace/Sound Vision, 1999) The Road To Madinah (Sound Vision, 1998) The Colours Of Islam (Enter Into Peace/Sound Vision, 1998) A Whisper of Peace (Enter Into Peace/Sound Vision, 1996) Blue Walls And The Big Sky (Enter Into Peace, 1995)

Collaborative work

Aled Jones Presents: Good Morning Sunday (Various Artists) (Warner UK, 2008) Man Ana? (With Khalid Belrhouzi (Jamal Records, 2007) Allah Knows (With Zain Bhikha) (Jamal Records, 2006) I Look I See (With Yusuf Islam) (Jamal Records, 2005) Celebrate! Holidays of The Global Village (With Chris McKhool) (Independent, 2005) Expressions of Faith (Various Artists) (MCB, 2005 - UK Release only) Days of Eid (Various Artists) (Sound Vision, 2004) Salaam (With Irfan Makki) (Sound Vision, 2003) In Praise of The Last Prophet (With Yusuf Islam and Friends) (Jamal Records, 2002) Bismillah (With Yusuf Islam and Friends) (Jamal Records, 2001) Faith (With Zain Bhikha) (Jamal Records, 2001) Light Upon Light (Various Artists) (Sound Vision, 2000) Fine Flowers in The Valley (With Heather Chappell) (Three Keyed Maple Seeds, 1994) Off To Reap The Corn (With Heather Chappell) (Three Keyed Maple Seeds, 1993)

Narrative work

Companions of The Prophet (Sound Vision, 2004) A Simple Guide To Prayer (With Yusuf Islam) (Mountain Of Light, 2001) Timeless Wisdom Volume 1 (Sound Vision, 2001) Timeless Wisdom Volume 2 (Sound Vision, 2001) 40 Hadith (Introduced by Dawud Wharnsby) (Sound Vision, 2000) Gifts of Muhammad (Introduced by Dawud Wharnsby) (Sound Vision, 2000)

Music videos

Midnight (2006) Midnight (short film version) (2006) Allah Knows (with Zain Bhikha) (2006) You Can't Take It With You (With Zain Bhikha) (2006)

Published work

Nasheed Artist (Books 4 Schools, UK, 2005, ISBN 0-9543652-6-7) (author/co-illustrator)

Selected television and video appearances

As Salamu Alaikum! (Sound Vision, 2005) (Soundtrack and actor/puppeteer) A New Life In A New Land (Milo Productions/University of Saskatoon/NFB, 2004) (Soundtrack and host)[8] BBC Schools - Watch Celebrations: Ramadan And Eid (BBC Scotland, 2003) (Host) Sing, Children of The World (Sound Vision, 2002) (Host) Stories Behind The Songs (Sound Vision, 2002) (Host) Rhythm of Islam (Sound Vision, 2002) (Host) Alif Is For Allah (Sound Vision, 2000) (Soundtrack and actor/puppeteer) The Humble Muslim (Sound Vision, 1999) (Soundtrack and actor/puppeteer) Ramadan Mubarak (Sound Vision, 1998) (Soundtrack and actor/puppeteer) To Catch A Thief (John Howard Society of Canada, 1990) (Actor)