Iqbal Hossain Jibon

Iqbal HJ

Spiritual Artist | Vocalist | Composer | Director

Based in New York, he weaves Eastern and Western traditions into sacred sound, countering division with the timeless beauty of faith, unity, and love.

About

“Conveying faith, peace, and beauty through music.”

The Vision

For over two decades, Iqbal Hossain Jibon (Iqbal HJ) has walked a path where faith meets melody, and sound becomes a sanctuary. Beginning his spiritual artistic journey in Bangladesh in 2001, his voice has grown into a bridge connecting East and West, bringing the timeless elegance of Islamic culture to audiences worldwide.

To Iqbal, art and music are powerful tools for healing, dedicated to preventing hate, replacing division with empathy, and spreading unconditional love and peace. Through sacred rhythms and heartfelt poetry, his compositions offer listeners quiet reflection, hope, and connection to the Divine.

A Legacy in Sound

Across his discography, his work traces an evolving spiritual journey: Make Me Your Friend (2016), a soulful prayer for spiritual closeness and guidance; Show Me The Way (2018), an earnest search for truth amidst life's noise; Islam (2021), a tribute to the core beauty and peace of faith; Sound of Peace (2025), a global call for harmony and inner tranquility; Best of Tarannum, a cherished collaboration with his daughter Ayesha; and Sorry, now in production, an exploration of humility, repentance, and emotional grace.

His signature songs, including Hasbi Rabbi, Allah'r VOY, Hasbun Allah, Habibi, Kobor and Proshno, have resonated with millions of hearts globally. Labbaik Allah was filmed across Saudi Arabia, the UK, the USA, Northern Ireland and Bangladesh.

Global Presence & Community

Now based in New York, Iqbal HJ stands as an individual international nasheed artist performing in English, Arabic, Bangla, Urdu, and Hindi. From solo concerts and major stages across Bangladesh, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, North America (USA & Canada), and Australia, his live performances bring diverse communities together through sacred song. He also actively works with Umma Cultural Group, performing concerts in many cities and states across the USA, and has performed at more than five major MUNA conventions since 2016.

  • Base New York, USA
  • Artistic Journey 20+ years, since 2001
  • Languages English, Arabic, Bangla, Urdu, and Hindi
  • Global Stages USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Malaysia, Australia, Bangladesh
  • Core Mission Spreading love, preventing hate, cultural harmony
Portrait of Iqbal HJ seated in a warm wood panelled room

Music

Albums

Five albums released since 2016, with new music in production. Stream the catalogue on all major platforms.

On Stage

Concerts and appearances

2014 to 2025MUNA ConventionPhiladelphia and Hofstra University
2022Divine LegacyAustralia
2024 to 2025MCC CanadaCanada
2016ICNA ConventionDelaware, United States
2016 to 2024Solo ConcertsNew York City and Bangladesh
“My goal is that the beauty of Islam is conveyed through my music.”

Iqbal Hossain Jibon

Highlights

Latest and notable

In production

Sorry, a new album

A new album is now in production, the next chapter in a catalogue that began with Make Me Your Friend in 2016.

Special album

Exclusive with Ayesha

Iqbal HJ's Exclusive with Ayesha, a special album featuring his daughter Ayesha Tarannum, is also in production.

Milestone

Two Silver Play Buttons

The official channel has earned two YouTube Silver Play Buttons, with 669K subscribers and more than 157 million views across 192 videos.

Team

Collaborators

The writers, composer and filmmakers behind the songs.

Parvez Juwel at his keyboard and laptop

Parvez Juwel

Composer and Music Director

Composer of Show Me The Way and a central musical collaborator since the first album, shaping the sound that carries these songs across cultures.

Portrait of Mohammed Mukith

Mohammed Mukith

Lyricist

Founder of Hijri Group and one of Iqbal HJ's closest creative partners. His writing anchors Make Me Your Friend, including Labbaik Allah, and he contributed lyrics to Show Me The Way.

Portrait of Rakibul Ahsan Minar

Rakibul Ahsan Minar

Poet and Lyricist

A celebrated poet and lyricist who wrote all the songs on the album Islam, and a close collaborator of Iqbal HJ for the past five years.

Portrait of Ashraf Bin Abdul Haque

Ashraf Bin Abdul Haque

Poet and Lyricist

A celebrated poet and lyricist who has worked with Iqbal HJ since his first album, more than five years. His songs include Ruhee, Habibi from Show Me The Way, and Fida, with many more to come.

Portrait of H Al Banna

H Al Banna

Filmmaker

CEO of OHNISH Films. He has directed Iqbal HJ's signature videos, including Labbaik Allah, filmed across Saudi Arabia, the UK, the USA, Northern Ireland and Bangladesh.

Portrait of H Al Haadi

H Al Haadi

Creative Music Director

Creative music director and composer behind all six of Iqbal HJ's albums, widely regarded as the best music composer in Bangladesh. His signature works with Iqbal HJ include Proshno and Kobor, along with many other exclusive releases and music videos created in Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia over more than fifteen years together.

Portrait of Saad Al Amin

Saad Al Amin

Filmmaker and Creative Designer

Filmmaker and creative designer behind most of Iqbal HJ's artwork since Show Me The Way, and the director of several of his releases and music videos.

Portrait of ABM Noman Azad

ABM Noman Azad

Management Team

A core member of Iqbal HJ's team for more than fifteen years. He has managed many of Iqbal HJ's concerts, and is himself an artist, actor, and anchor.

Kind Words

What listeners say

“I am very impressed by your song Hasbi Rabbi. For the first time, I enjoyed an Islamic song on YouTube yesterday, and your song has changed my mind a lot. This is the best Islamic song, I think. I could not imagine that someone could compose such a wonderful Islamic song. It was once my dream. You did it, and I am very eager to talk to you.”

Well-wisher of Iqbal HJEconomic Editor, The Daily Observer

“Assalamu alaikum, brother. I live in the USA. Wallahi, I have never been like this. When I listen to your songs, they change my life. It is like I am in a different world. I used to listen to regular songs all day, but now I listen to your songs all day. Please make more. You remind me of Allah. Thank you.”

A fan / well-wisher of Iqbal HJWriting from the USA

Humanitarian

Music in the service of people

For Iqbal HJ, music is also a form of service. He wrote Hasbunallah for the Rohingya people, and his songs have long spoken against oppression and inequality, raising awareness among young listeners and giving communities a voice.

He performs pro bono to raise relief funds alongside humanitarian organizations including NAHAR (USA), Human Appeal (Australia) and Muslim Aid (UK). Through his music he also works with young people and communities, encouraging faith, character and service to others.

Iqbal HJ standing by the water at sunset

Press & Booking

Electronic press kit

Iqbal HJ is available for concerts, conventions, community programs and benefit events. His performances bring together audiences across generations and cultures, in English, Arabic, Bangla and Urdu.

Notable performances

  • MUNA conventions, United States
  • ICNA events, United States
  • Divine Legacy, Australia
  • MCC Canada events
  • Solo concerts in New York City and Bangladesh

Contact

Bookings and enquiries

For concert bookings, event invitations, press and collaborations, please write to:

[email protected]

Bookings and collaborations

Invite Iqbal HJ to your event

Concerts, community programs, conferences and media collaborations, in the United States and worldwide.