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  • Members of Blaine High School choir in Minnesota were expected to perform the song 'Eid un Sa'Eid' Thursday night 
  • The composition dedicated to the holy month of Ramadan includes the words 'Allahu Akbar,' which means 'God is Great'
  • Muslims around the world marked Ramadan over the summer  
  • Some parents have raised objections to having students perform a song celebrating Allah
  • Thursday's concert was expected to include Jewish and Christian holiday songs 
  • Any student who doesn't want to sing 'Eid un Sa'Eid' could opt out  

By SNEJANA FARBEROV FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

PUBLISHED: 16:55 EST, 17 December 2015 | UPDATED: 17:15 EST, 17 December 2015

 

 

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Parents in one Minnesota school district are in an uproar after learning that an upcoming holiday concert would feature a song that includes the words 'Allahu Akbar' - a traditional Muslim saying meaning 'God is great'.

The Blaine High School choir will also perform Jewish and Christian songs during the event Thursday night, but it is the musical composition dedicated to the Muslim holiday of Ramadan that is not sitting well with some members of the community.

The song, titled 'Eid un Sa'Eid,' is set to be performed by choir members in Arabic and English, including the phrase ‘Allahu Akbar.

Song choice questioned: Parents in Blaine, Minnesota, are in an uproar after learning that an upcoming holiday concert would feature the Ramadan-inspired song 'Eid un Sa'Eid' that includes the words 'Allahu Akbar.'
 
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Song choice questioned: Parents in Blaine, Minnesota, are in an uproar after learning that an upcoming holiday concert would feature the Ramadan-inspired song 'Eid un Sa'Eid' that includes the words 'Allahu Akbar.'

The scandal surrounding the Blaine choir director’s song choice erupted sometime last week after the parents of a ninth-grade choir member posted on Facebook the lyrics to 'Eid un Sa'Eid,' reported the station WCCO.

Several commenters reacted with indignation to the inclusion of the Ramadan-inspired song in the singing group’s repertoire.

One user reportedly wrote: 'No child should be forced to sing a song about the Muslims and the religion of hatred.' 

LYRICS TO 'EID UN SA'EID' BY ZAIN BHIKHA

Ramadan has come and gone

Eid has dawned upon us

Thank You Allah for this blessed day

It's a time of happiness, a time of joy

Thank You Allah for this blessed day

Eid-un Sa'eed-un

Yawm-un farhaan-un

Yawm-un jameel-un

Eid-un Sa'eed

Eid-un Sa'eed-un

Yawm-un jameel-un

Yawm-un farhaan-un

Eid-un Sa'eed

All over the world

Under the big-blue sky

Muslims unite to worship Allah

It's a time of brotherhood, a time of peace

Muslims are singing praises to Allah

Allahu Akbar

Allahu Akbar

La Ilaaha Illa-Allahu

Allahu Akbar

Allahu Akbar

Allahu Akbar wa Lillahil Hamd

Families are gathering

Remembering Allah

And that His Love is the Greatest by far

All Praise for You Allah

All Thanks to You

The joy of Eid comes only from You

Eid-un Sa'eed-un

Yawm-un farhaan-un

Yawm-un jameel-un

Eid-un Sa'eed

Eid-un Sa'eed-un

Yawm-un jameel-un

Yawm-un farhaan-un

Eid-un Sa'eed

This day of rejoicing

This day of peace

Did only You Make for those who believe

Allahu Akbar

Allahu Akbar

La Ilaaha Illa-Allahu

Allahu Akbar

Allahu Akbar

Allahu Akbar wa Lillahil Hamd

Eid-un Sa'eed-un

Yawm-un farhaan-un

Yawm-un jameel-un

Eid-un Sa'eed

Eid-un Sa'eed-un

Yawm-un jameel-un

Yawm-un farhaan-un

Eid-un Sa'eed

Ramadan has come and gone

Eid has dawned upon us

Thank You Allah for this blessed day

Eid-un Sa'eed-un

Yawm-un farhaan-un

Yawm-un jameel-un

Eid-un Sa'eed

Eid-un Sa'eed-un

Yawm-un jameel-un

Yawm-un farhaan-un

Eid-un Sa'eed

Eid-un Sa'eed

Eid-un Sa'eed

Eid-un Sa'eed

Eid-un Sa'eed

Eid-un Sa'eed

Eid-un Sa'eed

The song opens with the lines: 'Ramadan has come and gone/Eid has dawned upon us/ Thank you Allah for this blessed day.'

This year, the month of holy month of Ramadan began on June 17 and concluded on July 17.  

A parent at the school told WCCO that in the wake of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, California, which were carried out by Muslim extremists, having children sing a song glorifying Allah would be 'insensitive.'

Officials with the Anoka-Hennepin School District released a statement saying they have received about a dozen complaints concerning the song dedicated to Ramadan.

Any member of the Blaine High School (pictured) choir who doesn't want to sing 'Eid un Sa'Eid' during the upcoming holiday concert could opt out
 
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Any member of the Blaine High School (pictured) choir who doesn't want to sing 'Eid un Sa'Eid' during the upcoming holiday concert could opt out

‘Songs are not performed in a worship setting or to promote religion,’ the statement read, ‘but rather in [an] educational setting where students are learning and performing music.’

However, district officials noted that any student who does not wish to perform ‘Eid un Sa’Eid’ could opt out without being penalized.

The Arabic song will be performed during an audience participation portion of the recital, along with such Christian holiday staples as ‘Silent Night’ and ‘Away in the Manger.’

 



Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3364892/Parents-raise-questions-school-chooses-Ramadan-song-words-Allahu-Akbar-performed-Arabic-annual-holiday-concert.html#ixzz3ucaskszi 
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Yes. Who even talked or thought about Islam 20 yrs ago? Now its daily.

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True.

I remember being a kid in church and hearing preachers and evangelists talk about the last days. How the Bible was full of things to come.

Now you open the Bible and it's like reading today's newspaper.



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People freak the fvck out if a Christian song is going to be sung--but they are all ga-ga over this.

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 If you can't sing Christian songs - you certainly can't sing a Muslim one.  You do realize why this is wrong, right?



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It does say they are going to perform some Christian and Jewish songs, also. IF that is the case and IF kids can truly opt out, then I have less of an issue with it.

I just find it hilarious that if it were JUST Christian songs that were to be performed, even if there was an opt out--people would still freak the fvck out.

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Sing ALL the songs. Songs are good.

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I have no issue if the program is multi-religious and there's an option for the kids to opt out. I only have a problem if it's either mono-religious or there's no possibility for the kids to opt out.

According to the article it was/is multi-religious with the opt-out option. I see no problem here. If my songs can be sung, why can't theirs?

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