Raskhol Khan, Muslim Rap Singer from New York

According to Khan Raskhol he is a Muslim rapper, not sing a rap song about Muslims.
Music and religion often go hand in hand. Various traditions of many religions incorporate songs and prayers to attract followers of all ages and beliefs. Type this kind of participatory crowd helped create a spiritual experience.

Often, American popular music contrary to the beliefs of religious believers. But for an American rapper, combine both worlds into a tool to bridge the beliefs, cultures and erase stereotypes.

Where else besides the heart of New York we can find a Muslim-American rap singer, Ireland and Iran?

"I tried to channel the cultures that I had inherited," said Cyrus McGoldrick who has a stage name Raskol Khan.

"Raskol Khan is a character that is very similar to me and everyone else: as a young man in town who tries to do the right thing, but against himself and against the authority."

Students at Columbia University, Raskol Khan was a devout Muslim who prayed five times a day.


"I always say that I do not sing about Muslim rap, but I was a Muslim rapper, because I am very proud to be Muslim in America. City of New York is the center berpadunya various cultures. So that way, we can have plenty of room for us - plenty of room for Muslims - to live and interact, "said Raskol.

"I tried to show through my music that we're all human. We all want much the same thing.

For a Muslim - for everyone with different beliefs - it is important to show that the decisions we are clearly referring to what is right and wrong.

The concepts and principles that, if combined in the music, along with people; it is to unite rather than divide. People can see someone who is known as a Muslim; a proud American citizen, "said Raskol again.
Beyond the busy singing or learning to study the Middle East, Asia and Africa, this singer from Rhode Island use their spare time to share to society by way of teaching reading and writing in a program called Community Impact.

According Raskol, "Expertises will help many people in the future. All the expertise that I can use to be forwarded to them ... it is equally beneficial.

If I can make khidupan means to help others and engage in society, it is perfect for me. "

Sounds Muslims that one has learned a lesson that the universal nature of being tolerant of our fellow human beings. (Source VOA News)