Album Review: القرآن الكريم Le Coran by Cheik Abdel Basset Abdel Samad
Alright, so I’m gonna dive into this album real quick—القرآن الكريم Le Coran by Cheik Abdel Basset Abdel Samad. Now, I know what you’re thinking: "Wait, isn’t this like… holy stuff?" Yeah, exactly. This ain’t your typical “throw it on while cooking dinner” kind of record. It’s deep, it’s spiritual, and honestly? It hits different. The vibe here is super reflective, and if you’re looking for something to ground yourself, this might just do the trick.
So first off, let me say that Cheik Abdel Basset’s voice? Absolute gold. Like, how does someone even sound this serene? His recitation has this calm authority to it—you can tell he’s not just reading words; he’s living them. And credit where it’s due, Sono Cairo did a solid job with the production. It’s clean, minimal, and lets the voice take center stage, which is exactly how it should be.
Now, onto some tracks. I’ll admit, I didn’t memorize every single one (there’s quite a few!), but two really stuck with me: Sourat Al Fajr and Sourat Al Chams.
Sourat Al Fajr, man—it starts off kinda quiet, almost like a whisper, but then builds up in this way that feels... hopeful? Like, no matter how rough life gets, there’s always a new dawn waiting. You don’t need to understand Arabic fluently to feel that energy. It’s universal.
Then there’s Sourat Al Chams. Okay, this one got me because it feels ancient yet so alive at the same time. There’s this rhythm to it, like waves crashing over and over again. By the end, I found myself zoning out, thinking about all those big questions we usually ignore during our daily grind. What am I doing with my life? Why do sunsets make us feel small? Stuff like that.
One thing I gotta mention—the fact that this came out of France adds an interesting twist. You wouldn’t expect such a traditional Islamic album from a Western country, right? But maybe that’s part of its charm. It bridges worlds, showing that faith knows no borders.
Anyway, wrapping this up—I’ve listened to plenty of music in my day, but albums like this remind me why sound matters beyond beats or lyrics. This isn’t entertainment; it’s connection. Honestly, after spending time with these tracks, I felt like deleting half the playlist on my phone. Not because it was bad, but because sometimes simpler things hit harder than anything pumped full of bass drops or autotune.
Oh, and random thought—what if more people tried meditating to Quranic recitations instead of rain sounds or whatever Spotify suggests? Just saying, could be a game-changer.
Final verdict: If you’re into meaningful listens that go beyond surface-level enjoyment, give this one a shot. Even if you’re not religious, it’s worth experiencing purely as art. Five stars for sure.
