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  1. The Quran is a complete mercy and the most widely read book in the world, but some surahs of the Qur'an are recited a lot. The most widely read surahs of the Quran are: Surah Yasin Surah Ar Rahman Surah AL Fatiha Surah Yusuf Surah Al Baqarah Surah Al Mulk Surah Al Waqiah Surah Al Isra Surah Al Muzzammil Surah Al Mudassir Surah Al Kahf Surah Maryam May Allah Almighty grant us all the ability to read, understand and act on the Qur'an Ameen
  2. As we know this is the tech era, many organizations are providing online classes for religious courses. Quran Teacher is one of these online academies that teach Islamic courses through online classes to male and female students across the globe. There are almost 30+ online courses in their curriculum. This academy allows students to choose class timings as per their schedule so that they can start their learning journey with ease. Some of the courses they offer are mentioned below; Quran Nazra course (Reading course) Quran Hifz course (Memorization course) Hajj & Umrah courses prayer course Translation & Tafseer courses Ramadan & Zakat courses Arabic Grammar course And many other courses are available on their website (www.QuranTeacher.net).
  3. Annaba Academy is one of the best tutoring academies that offers Quran and Arabic one to one classes. Learn Quran memorization Tajweed Al-Quran Quran recitation Arabic reading Quran meaning (tafseer) Arabic expressions and grammar Islamic studies All this with expert Al-Azhar university teachers. You can ensure: Effective classes with high quality Quran and Arabic materials Experienced Arabic tutors who can deal with different ages Flexible schedule and rescheduling classes Interactive class using interactive digital environment Affordable fees Free trial class and money back guarantee if you are not satisfied or you didn't find any of the condition. Taking the online education to another level www.annabaacademy.com Annaba Academy
  4. farman e mustafa (pbuh)

    This applications contains a <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.basitali.book.farman"> 40 farameen e musfata (pbuh) </a> in Urdu. These are sayings reported from our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This application hopes to increase your knowledge of Islam and prays that you lead a better life by following the footsteps of Prophet Muhammad and his Islamic way of life. This app contains following features: - Learn Hadees in Urdu language. - Very easy to access any page. - Urdu language Hadess for all. - Save page where you left reading. - Best Hadees app for all people with pagination. - Collection of 1000 Hadees in Urdu - Talks of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) - Islamic best app for all Muslims Download this app for free to get this precious knowledge and spent your life according to the Sunnah of Holy Prophet (PBUH) click below link to download https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.basitali.book.farman
  5. Benefits of Reading Quran

    Salaams everyone Just to make things interesting, can you list the benefits of reading quran with or without understanding whatever you'll know
  6. I'm hoping that once Non-Muslims read, and reflect on the meanings of, our HOLY QURAN, they will realise that THE HOLY QURAN is the FINAL WORD OF Allah (SWT) (GOD), and also the ONLY TRUE WORD OF Allah (SWT) (GOD)!
  7. Did you ever ask yourself, what is the meaning of the word "Quran"? I tried to look it up and found in this article: 100 Questions On The Glorious Quran. The word " Quran" means That which is Read. If you have any other questions take a look at this article, it has some interesting questions and answers.
  8. Follow Prof.Caner Taslaman on youtube for his upcoming videos and please spread the information for the sake of God. Who Created God? | Prof. Caner Taslaman
  9. Surat Al Fatihah

    How many ayat in Surat Al Fatihah?
  10. Surah Baqarah

    How many ayat in Surah Baqrah?
  11. Surah Baqarah

    How many ayat in Surah Baqarah
  12. Surah Baqarah

    How many ayat in Surah Baqrah?
  13. https://quran.com/1 Click the above link to listen to the Quran. You can choose from a variety of reciters. Each verse is followed by its meaning in English (Other languages are also selectable from the settings on the top right side) If you click any Arabic word a small window would display its meaning, and the word will be recited for you. This helps you to understand the meaning of each word and how it us pronounced. https://quran.com/1
  14. Memorizing Quran is difficult. Most people start with high motivation and after a couple of month they lose motivation. They lack the energy of memorizing. Thinking that they are spending too much energy with no results. They find themselves always forgetting. And they begin to ask when will I finish. Today we will tell you some tips from a Quran teacher that will help in your journey of memorizing Quran. http://omuslimun.com/memorizing-quran-2/ please share it if you like it
  15. Al-Quran MP3 is an Islamic android app which was specially designed to enlighten the people with the prior knowledge of Quran. The essence of this app is to spread the knowledge of Quran amongst the people. Essential features of this app are as follows Distinctive features: Translation:Translation of every Surah of Quran in multiple languages makes the understanding easier for the people belongs to different parts of the world and using different languages. Transliteration: Transliteration of all Chapters of Holy Quran from Arabic to English allows the user to correct their pronunciation. Stop Signs:While recitation of divine Book it is very necessary to get the understanding about the stop signs. This feature facilitates the user by giving the knowledge of that signs. Sajdas: This is the distinctive feature of this app which specifies the Surah and the verse in that Surah where Sajda sign is present. Font Size: This feature facilitates the user to bring variation in font style according to their comfort level. Daily Notification: User can receive the daily notifications which keep them inform about the latest updates Learn Tajweed help Muslims to learn Quran more accurately Mukhraj ul haroof help users to learn or pronounce Arabic letters more effectively Components of Tajweed includes all those essential signs that are important for proper pronunciation Rules of Tajweed help Muslims to learn the basics of Quran hakeem Download this app for free and get the divine knowledge of Quran and earn the countless rewards in this world and hereafter.
  16. The story of Treaty of Hudaibiyah talks about the story of Muslim's first plan to do Pilgrimage . How they got upset when they were not able to do so and so Allah revealed the verses that it was indeed a manifest Victory of Islam .Everything happens because of Allah's will.We shouldn't get very upset on things that has not happened according to our Will. For Muslims the treaty of Hudaybiyah was a failure and they were very sad and depressed but then it proved to be a golden victory and because of it more and more people accepted Islam. You can read the story here . It is particularily inspirational in modern times when People are getting upset with the western world.It is all in Allah's plan. The Treaty of hudaybiyah ; a test of Faith and a Manifest Victory of Islam
  17. The story of Treaty of Hudaibiyah talks about the story of Muslim's first plan to do Pilgrimage . How they got upset when they were not able to do so and so Allah revealed the verses that it was indeed a manifest Victory of Islam .Everything happens because of Allah's will.We shouldn't get very upset on things that has not happened according to our Will. For Muslims the treaty of Hudaybiyah was a failure and they were very sad and depressed but then it proved to be a golden victory and because of it more and more people accepted Islam. You can read the story here . It is particularily inspirational in modern times when People are getting upset with the western world.It is all in Allah's plan. [URL="http://islamhashtag.com/the-story-of-treaty-of-hudaybiyah-from-surah-al-fath/"]http://islamhashtag.com/the-story-of-treaty-of-hudaybiyah-from-surah-al-fath/[/url]
  18. The Process Of Divorce

    Islam provides a complete regulation before coming up to the final decision of divorce. If a husband decides to divorce his wife, he should wait until her menstrual cycle of that month and say the divorce sentence only once, and then wait for a period of three months. This period is called Iddah. During the period, the husband is responsible for wife’s expenses and if the issues between them get resolved and they want to reunite, they can do it without any hassle and the marriage would be sustained. This is for the first divorce. But now they will be left with only two divorce rights. Read More Info: www.ilinktours.com/blog
  19. Quran Bahasa Indonesia provide a free opportunity to read The Holy Quran on your android phones. Check out simple and easy interface to Recite Quran. Utilize its transliteration & Audio MP3 recitation feature to absorb Quran Tajweed skills, the rules of Quran Recitation. Read Quran Translation in 9 major languages. Explore and enjoy some other useful features today. Download Al Quran Bahasa Indonesia MP3 for Android Have a look on some unique App features: This app has the following features • Download Complete Quran with beautiful and easy to use interface. • 114 Ordered Chapters, from Surah Fatiha to Surah An Naas. • View translation in English, Persian Urdu,, Spanish, , Italian, Chinese, Dutch, French and Indonesian languages • Listen Recoded recitation by Misray Rashid Alfasay • Turn on Transliteration and take help regarding pronunciation • Find any verse by using “go to” option given at the bottom of each page • Find any Surah using the Search/Index bar • Tap on verse for about a second to bookmark OR Share any particular verse easily. • From settings you can choose the fonts, their size, color and background of your own choice . Explore more features and enjoy From Settings Menu you can: • Change the font size • Go to 14 sujud in Quran • Stop Signs • Change app language • Turn on Daily notification Use this app for your daily Quran reading and share your experience. Jazak Allah Abu Umamah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, "Read the Qur'an, for it will come as an intercessor for its reciters on the Day of Resurrection. "
  20. Ramadan the greatest month ever Ramadan and qur'an, they are the best combination ever, Ramadan is the best time of a year to start and finish qur'an with love and excitement, in this holy month there are a lot of good deeds could be done by Muslims to help others like serving Iftar and suhoor to the needy at rahman tables everywhere, Ramadan is a great opportunity for Muslims everywhere to redeem themselves and ask Allah for forgiveness about any wrongs or bad deeds they've done. So reading qur'an and praying are the best thing to do in the holy month beside fasting of course. Muslims love praying Taraweeh prayers as a sunnah from the prophet muhammad (peace be upon him), to gain more rewards from Allah in the holy month, and more light to their hearts. Ramadan is the best month a year for Muslims around the world.
  21. I made a pdf file containing Quran in Modern English, readable on smartphone pc and tablet http://bit.ly/1roTaPg
  22. This is a pdf Mushaf that you can read online. Its in Arabic text. There are 2 versions, one with an Arabic meaning of the words as side notes, and the other version has the side notes showing the English meanings. The Color Coded Tajweed Quran. The idea behind this concept is to make reciting the Quran correctly so easy for those who do not know the rules of tajweed (rules of reciting the Quran) by coloring the word’s letter that contains a Tajweed rule, so as the reader recites the Quran; he/she will be able to apply the correct Tajweed rule through the color of the letter. All you have to note while reading is just 4 colors, without having to learn any tajweed rules. There are four main colours: · Red: indicates a long/short vowels. · Green: indicates the nasal (Ghunnah) · Dark Blue: used for letters to be emphatically pronounced · Light Blue: used for the sound of Qualqualah (plosive sound) · Gray: used to indicate the letters that are not to be pronounced Mushaf Al Tajweed in Arabic (with English meanings): http://www.gawaher.com/1/online-pdf-books/tajweed-en.html This copy of the Holy Qur'an clarifies its words and meanings by providing English explanations in the margins of the Arabic text. In this Mushaf, letters related to the Tajweed rules are distinguished within the text by the use of colors indicating areas of slow recitation. This technique helps simplify the rules of recitation for the reader in order to encourage and facilitate correct Qur'anic recitation. ------------------------------------------------------------- Mushaf Al Tajweed in Arabic (with Arabic meanings): http://www.gawaher.com/1/online-pdf-books/tajweed-ar.html This copy of the Holy Qur'an clarifies its words and meanings by providing Arabic explanations in the margins of the Arabic text. In this Mushaf, letters related to the Tajweed rules are distinguished within the text by the use of colors indicating areas of slow recitation. This technique helps simplify the rules of recitation for the reader in order to encourage and facilitate correct Qur'anic recitation.
  23. Female vs Woman, Male vs Man A Female vs. A Woman In the early days, kings, princes and men of status, when they used to choose a wife or even buy a slave girl, beauty was not the only factor. Her knowledge, ability to communicate and convince, her awareness of the history and the surroundings, her skills in medicine, were all taken into account, not just her beauty and femininity. When you study in the history of mankind, some of the best leaders used to seek support and consultation from their own women. Everyone knows the saying; behind every great man is a great woman. Today, we find out that the opposite is true. Where does this come from? Historians in the early days used to say, if you want to know the power and strength and the future of any nation, see the condition of their own women. There is a big difference between a female, a girl and a woman. A female is the biological terminology for the female of the species. A girl is a young female, who does not know what she wants in life. What then, is a woman or a lady? She is a female with a good character, a serious goal and responsibility, and who lives her life to fulfil her goal. According to the Qur'an, the title of a woman denotes someone who carries the message of Allah, with full responsibility, with the willingness to devote and sacrifice her life for the message. The example in chapter 66, verses 10- 12 speaks for itself: Allah presents an example of those who disbelieved: the wife of Noah and the wife of Lot. They were under two of Our righteous servants but betrayed them, so those prophets did not avail them from Allah at all, and it was said, "Enter the Fire with those who enter." And Allah presents an example of those who believed: the wife of Pharaoh, when she said, "My Lord, build for me near You a house in Paradise and save me from Pharaoh and his deeds and save me from the wrongdoing people." And [the example of] Maryam [Mary], the daughter of 'Imran, who guarded her chastity, so We blew into [her garment] through Our angel, and she believed in the words of her Lord and His scriptures and was of the devoutly obedient. The Qur’an gives us a spectrum of examples, starting with women who married the greatest of men but still had the highest level of disobedience, such as the wives of Nuh AS and Lut AS. On the other hand, Allah honours the wife of the Pharaoh by calling her a woman, for standing up against her husband, one of the worst tyrants in mankind, and standing firm for sabeelillah, the message and the belief, even when it led to her brutal torture and death. Further, the Qur’an shows that the ultimate journey in life, to obtain Allah’s pleasure, can be done without a husband, as was demonstrated by Maryam AS. The Qur’an shows us the example of what being a true woman means. Today, we are at the end of time. The ummah and mankind have developed a lot of diseases from colonialism, media brainwashing and propaganda, which promotes the female to be an airhead, competing in material status and chasing flashy lifestyles - but losing herself, her principles, belief and integrity in the process. The woman has been conditioned to become weak, vulnerable and easily manipulated, for a bigger goal, which is to weaken the nation. In the early days, people used to say that teaching one woman is like teaching a nation. This is because of the role of women as the role models and educators of their children and the next generation. If we do the opposite and ignore the potential and role of the woman, we can destroy a nation, because any nation, and the future of any nation, is measured by the strength and the character of its own women. A Male vs. A Man Similar to women, when a man is not a man (as in he does not have the values, goals and aim in this life), he is just a biological male: hollow, vulnerable, weak, insecure, egotistical and empty. What drives him? He would want to play the role of a man, but he does not have the qualities of one. The only way to give him assurance and to make him feel satisfied with his own character and superiority, is if he finds an equally hollow person to reinforce his own fantasy of manhood and being the one in control. The man is supposed to be the developer and the maker of his own woman, not the breaker of his own woman. If he is empty inside and has nothing to give – in terms of values, character, guidance – it is easier for him to look for someone who is even more hollow than he is as his life partner. If he finds someone who possesses greater strength of character than he does, he will end up breaking her. However, the woman is also partly responsible. It is a vicious cycle: she wants a material life, wealth and companionship, regardless of his manner, character and soul. If she does not develop her own qualities and character, and is content remaining airheaded and superficial, this is the kind of man who will be drawn to her. Continue reading here: http://muslimfootsteps.com/?q=a-woman-of-substance-or-a-bimbo/page/0/1
  24. When Things Don't Go Well When things are on an even keel or on a comfortable and predictable plateau, it is not difficult to be on the path of obedience. However, once in a while, Allah shakes up your life to test your sincerity to Him. Those in a state of obedience to Allah will accept that what Allah has ordained is the best for them, and those whose sincerity is shaky, will struggle to cope with the tests. Trials in life are inevitable, and as believers, we must be prepared for our faith to be tested. These can be in the form of calamities or with the loss of things which are precious and beloved to us. Surah Al Baqarah at 2:155 makes specific mention of things that we will be tested with: “fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits [of your labour].” Hence, the Qur’an pinpoints our most basic instincts and emotions which lie at our primal core: fear, which denotes the absence of security; hunger, which denotes the inability to satisfy our most basic needs for physical survival; and the loss of our general material needs, including the people around us. The Path of the Believer What should we do when things do not go that well? The solution is simple, for Verse 2:155 of Surat Al Baqarah concludes “… but give good tidings to the patient.” Hence, the Qur’an has already told us the attitude to adopt when hardship falls upon us. With patience, we have demonstrated that our love of and trust in Allah outstrips the love of the things the loss of which we suffered. What does this mean? An obedient person accepts that nothing, absolutely nothing, happens without the will of Allah. When there is any change in circumstance or any event that disrupts the equilibrium, they do not become unbalanced or get upset about the changes, but rather, they accept the changes with patience and trust in Allah. This does not mean that believers are defeatists or losers in life. It simply means they recognize that when certain uncontrollable events happen, the best course of action is to accept such changes calmly. Despite the external hardships, their inner tranquility and emotional and psychological ability to deal with events remain intact. If our faith in Allah is weak, it seems that this state of mind requires a superhuman effort. However this is not the case at all. It is simply a matter of letting go, and submitting our will to Allah’s Will. We give priority to Allah’s plans instead of our personal ones. It requires a simple shift of control – to transfer the trust and reliance that we have in ourselves, abilities and possessions; our dependence on our money and status; our reliance on the people around us – to trust, dependence and reliance in Allah alone. Faith and love in Allah is such a beautiful thing. With the passing of every test comes rewards, both tangible and intangible, in this world and in the hereafter. All tests by Allah elevate us to a higher level in His eyes, but only if we pass them. Hence, we can either get upset, question, analyse, refuse to accept undesirable events … we can weep bitter tears, complain, shake our fists in anger - but all these misguided emotions, desires and confusions will not help us in any constructive way. On the other hand, we can submit to the will of Allah, because we know that there is a higher power which has caused these events to occur. Allah is the best Planner, and we are optimistic that whatever has happened, was the best for us. If we adopt this conviction, we are effectively entrusting the burden of our fate to Him. We will have confidence that the same God who has taken care of us all our lives, will take care of us through our difficult moments. If we pass the test and exercise patience and gratitude in adversity, He will eventually reward us with something even better to compensate our obedience and trust in Him. Indeed, in time the believer will come to understand how wonderful a gift Allah has bestowed upon us by not only providing us with this facility, but also in rewarding us for doing so. There is no reason to worry The One who created you has already identified your abilities and limits. When He tests you, He already knows your individual circumstances and your breaking point. He will never burden you with something that is beyond your capability. We will be tested again and again throughout our lives – this is an inevitable fact of life. In Surah Al Baqarah, we are reminded: “Or do you think that you will enter Paradise while such [trial] has not yet come to you as came to those who passed on before you? They were touched by poverty and hardship and were shaken until [even their] messenger and those who believed with him said, "When is the help of Allah ?" Unquestionably, the help of Allah is near.” [2:214] However, there is no reason to worry. There is no reason to fear. The believer is safe in Allah’s care. The help of Allah is coming. Hence, control your inclination to break down and give up. The path to Paradise is paved with adversity and trials, but the believer must stay focused. Do not give in to your irrational emotions, for if you are with Allah, the solution is close at hand. Often these events are a catalyst for some inner reflection. Could it be that Allah has taken away your means in order for you to turn towards Him? Could it be to purify your heart of your love for the material world? Could it be to keep your arrogance in check? Could it be to absolve your sins? Could it be to strengthen you in preparation of your own future? Whatever the reason, you have to keep holding on to your trust in Allah. To do that, you have to quell your personal desires, anger, disappointments, frustrations, and all other futile and negative emotions. Instead, change your attitude and your mindset to a positive and humble one. Trust in Him, be patient, and things will be fine. What is the alternative? The first two verses of Surah Ankabut pose the following statements to us: “Do the people think that they will be left to say, "We believe" and they will not be tried? But We have certainly tried those before them, and Allah will surely make evident those who are truthful, and He will surely make evident the liars.” [29:2- 29:3] Do we want to be classified as those who fail the trials that Allah has given to us? Do we want to be labelled as liars and disbelievers in Allah’s Kingdom? A disobedient person will become angry, argue with Allah, doubt in Allah, think that Allah is punishing him, resist the changes even though they are beyond his control. A disobedient person will think he knows what is best for him better than his Creator does, and refuse submit to Allah's will. Instead of trying to comprehend the wisdom behind the events, the disobedient will get caught and sucked into a self made cyclone of self pity, denial, anger and despair. This escalates his inner turmoil, confusion, sadness and impaired judgment. Worse, he runs the risk of Allah prolonging his suffering due to his lack of gratitude and trust to Allah. All inner peace is shattered; he is in a whirl of internal and external chaos and everything becomes complicated. If one adopts this attitude, where is the sincerity to Allah? It is not a happy ending ... he will end up in an emotional and psychological mess and will slowly and surely destroy his happiness for this life and the next. Allah’s Sequence The above may sound simplistic, but life is really that simple. Allah has a certain sunnah, a sequence or manner in which events unfold according to His rules, based on a simple cause and effect formula. How Allah deals with you depends on how you deal with Him. If you believe in Allah, you simply need to eliminate all your pre-conceived notions about handling your life affairs and problems, and follow the sequence commanded by Allah in the Qur’an. You have a choice of which state you want to be in. Whatever the tragedy, it is not the end of the world. Others have suffered worse and have triumphed. By empowering yourself with trust in Allah, you will realize that even though the circumstances may be tough, your attitude and ability to rise above all these events have given you the means to stay balanced even if the world is shaking. With the passing of time, you will also understand that whatever Allah chose for you, even if in the form of a calamity, was actually the best for you, even if you did not understand it when the events occurred. So be patient and seek the help of Allah in times of distress. Allah is waiting for you to turn to him, so turn towards Him and let him navigate the way through your turmoil. Similar to this: The Road to Happiness http://muslimfootsteps.com/?q=the-road-to-happiness
  25. The History of the Qur'anic Text from Revelation to Compilation : A Comparative Study with the Old and New Testaments By: Muhammad Mustafa Al-A'zami The Qur'an reigns supreme in Muslim hearts as the most sacred of texts: a profusion of exalted ideas to rouse the mind, noble histories to stir the soul, universal truths to awaken the conscience and precise injunctions directing humanity to its own deliverance, all distilled into the melodious essence that is the Word of Allah. Through fourteen centuries Muslims have persevered in championing the text against corruption, memorizing its every word and contemplating its every phrase, so that in our own times untold millions have enthusiastically committed each letter to heart. Beginning with a catalog of ancient and contemporary attacks on the Qur'an, this expansive book provides unique insights into the holy text's immaculate preservation throughout its history, as well as exploring many of the accusations leveled against it. The reception of divine revelations, Prophet Muhammad's role in teaching and disseminating these verses, the text's compilation under his guidance and the setting of its final external shape shortly after his death, are meticulously and scientifically examined alongside such topics as the origins of Arabic, its paleography and orthography, the so-called Mushaf of Ibn Mas'ud, and the strict methodology employed in assembling textual fragments. By way of comparison the author investigates the histories of the Old and New Testaments, relying entirely on Judaeo-Christian sources including the Dead Sea Scrolls and uncovers a startling range of alterations that touch almost every fact of the Biblical Scriptures. Using this as a springboard for assessing Western theories regarding the Qur'an, he makes a sophisticated yet passionate case for questioning the aims of Western scholarship in continuously undermining Islam's holy book, and illustrates convincingly that such research, motivated by more than mere curiosity, has no scientific bearing on the Qur'an's integrity. This monumental effort, a scholarly work composed in an impassioned tone, provides a welcome foundation for sincere study at a time when assailing the Qur'an has become all too common. THE AUTHOR Muhammad Mustafa Al-A'zami, one of the world's premier scholars of Hadith, was born in Mau, India in the early 1930s and received his education successively at Dar al-'UlumDeoband, India (1952),al-Azhar University,Cairo (M.A., 1955), and University of Cambridge (Ph.D., 1966). He is Professor Emeritus at King Sa'ud University (Riyadh) where he also chaired the department of Islamic Studies; he holds a Saudi citizenship. Al-A'zarni served as curator of the National Public Library, Qatar; Associate Professor at Umm al-Qura University (Makkah);Visiting Scholar at University of Michigan (Ann Arbor); Visiting Fellowat St. Cross College (University of Oxford); King Faisal Visiting Professor for Islamic Studies at Princeton; and Visiting Scholar at University of Colorado (Boulder). He is also an Honorary Professor at University of Wales (Lampeter). To download, right-click to save: history_of_quranic_text.pdf (size: 15MB)
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