AAR's popularity is attested to by a world audience.  Particularly respected and looked upon as mentors and representatives of a large cross section of the Muslim audience.

Amran Ellahi founded the band in 1998.  The band member’s Kamran Ellahi, Tahir Khan, Sheraz Yaqub, Usman Malik and Andy Mason are all UK born (in the West Midlands), educated and socialised.  AAR are classically trained singers / percussionists.

We also conduct workshops in schools and community centres concentrating on Peace, Unity and Love amongst Humans as well as tackling some contentious issues like drugs, crime and anti social behaviour that are becoming a big concern for parents and society today. Becoming life coachs to show the youth a way to communicate, smile, take interest in education, and personal development to enhance their lives and become better human beings. 

In order to steer our youth away from radicalization and criminal conduct they need to be exposed to voices legitimized by their own community.  Voices that aim to help strengthen the commitment and resolve of Muslims to being full and active participants in society while adhering to the ethical norms of their faith.

 AAR believes that the real spirit of Islam is not in conflict with the obligations and rights of citizenship in Western liberal democracies.  The true spirit of Islam is represented in an attitude of concern for the well being of one's neighbours (regardless of faith or the lack thereof), it is represented in a spirit of caring and sharing in the ups and downs of everyday life, it is represented in the ennoblement of the human character, it’s in the construction of a just and peaceful society, it’s in the devotion to God who created all things.

AAR has assisted International Artists with their music such as RAIHAN (Malaysia) in producing their popular “Allahu” track and providing backing vocals for Zain Bhika's track "Wedding Song". 

Tours throughout the UK, Sweden, Germany, Holland, Canada, USA, Caribbean and Malaysia. Along the way AAR has performed with Sabri Brothers, Sami Yusuf, Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens), Zain Bhika, Muhammad Al-Husayan, Noor, Outlandish, 786, SHAAM, Khaleel Muhammad, Nazeel Azmi, Hamza Robertson, et al. AAR performed at Glastonbury as well. 

AAR has had a very successful decade in reaching out to their audiences with many live shows performed at local, national and international levels. This has led to a plethora of exciting plans for the future. 

AAR continues to work with charities across the globe to support their causes.  Already they have worked alongside 5 Pillars, Muslim Hands, Islamic Relief, Children in Deen and many others. 

Compilation Albums

• Salt in the Wound (by Stop The War Coalition)
• Bismillah (Yusuf Islam formerly Cat Stevens)
• In Praise Of The Last Prophet (Yusuf Islam formerly Cat Stevens)
• The Calling (Meem Music)
• Celebrate Muhammad (Meem Music)

Band's Albums

• Blessed Mustafa (1998)
• Divine Lights (1999)
• The Chosen One (2000)
• Lord of the Worlds (2002)
• The Sultan of Madinah (2005)
• Live in Concert (2006)
• Majesty (2007)