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Maher Zain was born on July 16, 1981 in Tripoli, North Governorate, Lebanon. Maher Zain is credited as a singer, songwriter and engineer. That works out to 45 years old in 2026.
My Take
Maher Zain fascinates me as a bridge-builder in modern music. By fusing Islamic nasheed with contemporary R&B, he made devotional song feel like polished, globally fluent pop, and his debut Thank You Allah found listeners far beyond any single region. What impresses me most is the craft beneath the message: he writes, sings, and produces, shaping faith into melodies that travel across languages and borders. Turning something deeply personal into a sound that resonates with millions is no small feat. To me he stands as proof that sincerity and production polish can coexist, and his warmth comes through in every gentle vocal line.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Maher Zain
- Name (Japanese)
- マヘル・ザイン
- Reading
- まへる・ざいん
- Born
- July 16, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rooster
- Origin
- Tripoli, North Governorate, Lebanon
- Occupation
- singer / songwriter / engineer / actor / composer
2. Links
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Maher Zain born?
Born July 16, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Maher Zain from?
Maher Zain is from Tripoli, North Governorate, Lebanon.
What does Maher Zain do?
Maher Zain works as singer, songwriter, engineer, actor, composer.
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