Not Afraid to Stand Alone

Not Afraid to Stand Alone is the second studio album of the American hip-hop group Native Deen, released in November 2007 on the group's own label, recorded at Omega Recording Studios in Maryland and produced by its member Abdul-Malik Ahmad; it runs 75 minutes. ^{1 2}

The album mixes fusion, R&B and hip-hop, uses only percussion instruments, and was also released in a voice-only version. ¹ Its themes range over praise of God, the hardships of being a Muslim, steadfastness in practice, fear of God, the value of life, prayer, the Prophet, dawah, the hajj, trust in God and pride in being Muslim; the article, citing a review in Black Grooves, names as its main novelty South African-style singing and darker reflections on the discrimination Muslims face in America. ¹

Its songs include 'Subhan Allah', 'Stand Alone', 'Lord Is Watching', 'Sea of Forgiveness', 'Pray Before...', 'Tala'al Badru', 'The Message', 'Labayk', 'Eid Morning', 'Rain Song' and 'M-U-S-L-I-M'. ¹ Isam Bachiri of Outlandish sings on 'Still Strong' and the South African singer Zain Bhikha on 'Zamilooni', and spoken interludes feature Siraj Wahhaj, Ingrid Mattson and Rami Nashashibi. ¹

• English Wikipedia, 'Not Afraid to Stand Alone', revision 1292282900 of 26 May 2025. ¹
• Wikidata item Q16959028. ²
• English Wikipedia article on Native Deen. ³