Mohammed K Paika

Mohammed Khider is a quran recitor, singer and songwriter and nasheed artist.

Mohammed K started his early schooling in the US where he came across many wonderful teachers from various backgrounds which helped shape and guide him. He has learned from individuals who have varied backgrounds and who share many different faiths (Jewish, Christain, Hindu, Buddist, Sikh etc.).

He first noted an inclination towards spirituality in his teenage years and also at that time had a keen interest in singing and performing live . He sang his first song at the age of 13. He has enjoyed partaking in family events and community events were he often has performed live. He started his carrier with Eastern and Western musical influences which helped shape his singing and performances. He wrote and composed his first song along with his close friend at the age of 19. During that time he had also had a keen interest in learning the piano and guitar.

Along with modern contemporary music he had also had an inclination towards spiritual music. During his undergrad years he had joined the silent thunder organization which is a center for martial arts. He was part of a spiritual "band" at the center which consisted of 4 other members. He performed along with David Mokurai, Jean Starr and Nicholas Arnal. He would often partake in life performances at the Center and also had released his first professional acapella album with the silent thunder organization. The album consists of chants from different faiths.

While studying for his bachelor’s degree he developed a keen interest in the art of recitation of the Holy Quran after listening to a recitation of Sheikh Al Ajamy. He began his study of the holy Quran in the year of 2000.

During his undergrad years Mohammed was also part of a few community performances. Lately he has developed an interest in spiritually based Islamic songs or nasheeds, song writing and composition.

Mohammed has released his second album in July 2015. This album consists of arabic and english recitations of Holy Quran and the call to Prayer. As a follow-up from this album he has released many solo versions of his recitation.

His third album titled Unity, is spiritually and islamic centered album which deals with the current state of the muslim nation.