Christians of the ancient Eastern churches and Jews of the Middle East have chanted the Bible in elegant style for hundreds of years. Muslims also deeply appreciate chanted Scripture, but they use different styles of chanting. The Al Kalima team recently produced chanted selections of the True Meaning Arabic version in rhymed form, chanted by a gifted vocalist. The passages have been especially chosen to be relevant to the felt needs and interests of non-Christian Arabic speakers. Listen at the links below:
Finer Details
Financial cost: Free to share
Scripture stories included: David’s Songs, Teachings of Jesus, Book of Revelation
What personnel are needed to bring this resource to fruition, (make the resource available in another language)?
Distributor, Free to distribute.
What kind of technical expertise is needed to adapt this resource to your situation?
This material can be used as is, with captions or links in local languages.
How much time is required to do all the work required to bring the resource to completion?
Material is ready to distribute. Video versions could possibly be done in cooperation with the publisher.
How long does it typically take to watch, read or otherwise engage?
A typical segment is 3-5 minutes. Segments are in longer playlists.
What challenges or difficulties are there using this resource?
This material may not be appealing to Arabs of Christian background or who dislike Muslim culture.
What level of help is available?
Basic – i.e. provide materials and instructions
What particular themes are included that might be a ‘bridge’ to a target audience? Please be selective.
Shame/honor culture, Beauty of Scripture
Unique Characteristics
Some feedback on this production:
“My friends in Saudi (expat and MB) just listened to it–finally–and called it ‘stunning!'”
-Expat worker
“His voice is wonderful, excellent”.
– Sheikh Dr. Rashid, a prominent Muslim cleric
“This recitation brings calmness, spiritual peace, and tranquillity with the faith that truth will surely overcome error.”
– A Syrian woman
“Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! Really, it is very beautiful. I believe this work will reach many hearts.”
– Rev. Emil, a pastor from Lebanon
“A beautiful voice and beautiful words”.
– Amira, a bank employee.
“The voice is beautiful and touching and the words have a pure meaning. It is a honest wonderful intercession.”
– Ahmed, head of a Sufi music group