Tanzil : Quran Navigator
WHY TANZIL?
Since the appearance of the first digital copy of the holy quran, there had been substantial effort to produce an accurate quran text, but due to some difficulties (some of which are listed below), these efforts were unsuccessful in many of the cases, and unfortunately, the quran texts appeared in a majority of quranic websites and applications were suffering from lots of errors and typos.
These erroneous quran texts were so rapidly spread over the Internet that finding the correct form of quranic verses had became almost impossible without referring to a verified printed manuscript. For example, in early 2008, when somebody was searching Google for the verse 38 of Sura Al-Qalam which reads إِنَّ لَكُمْ فِيهِ لَمَا تَخَيَّرُونَ, the first result that he or she was receiving was a wrong form ending with the word يَتَخَيَّرُونَ as shown in the picture to the right.
This terrible situation made us to launch the Tanzil project to produce a highly verified error-free quran text, and make this text available to the quranic websites and applications to prevent further spreading of the erroneous quran texts.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
The Miracles Of Our Prophet
Each prophet possesses virtues that are praised in the Qur'an. Therefore, believers must carefully study every detail of these Qur'anic accounts so that they can take their lives, moral virtues, and deep devotion to Allah as models for themselves. Each prophet was sent to his own tribe, experienced different situations, and used various methods to explain Allah's existence. For that reason, the natures of the prophets' tribes, and their reactions to the prophets, as well as the difficulties experienced by those who became believers and the prophets themselves, provide us with important information about how we can please Allah.
This book introduces the Prophet Abraham (pbuh), who is praised in the Qur'an in these terms: "You have an excellent example in Abraham and those with him" (Surat al-Mumtahana: 4) so that he can serve as role model for our own lives. Since every piece of information about the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) contains considerable wisdom, we shall examine his life closely in this book so that we can follow his example.
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This book introduces the Prophet Abraham (pbuh), who is praised in the Qur'an in these terms: "You have an excellent example in Abraham and those with him" (Surat al-Mumtahana: 4) so that he can serve as role model for our own lives. Since every piece of information about the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) contains considerable wisdom, we shall examine his life closely in this book so that we can follow his example.
http://www.harunyahya.com/en.m_product_index.php?l=4&t=1
Friday, July 16, 2010
Falling in Love
AS-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
Dear sister in Islam, we would like to thank you for the great confidence you place in us, and we implore Allah Almighty to help us serve His cause and render our work for His Sake.
Islam teaches us to be truthful and realistic. Usually, we love for the sake of Allah and we hate for the sake of Allah. Islam teaches us that a male and female can build up a good relationship founded on marriage.
We do not say love is halal or haram because it is a feeling. Maybe it is not under control. You can judge what is under control. But people who fall in love are in many episodes away from the cleansed and pure atmosphere.
Marriages that are usually good and lasting marriages are those that start at the least affection. That affection grows after marriage and maybe it will grow until the couples continue their companionship at the Jannah.
If you have any affection towards a person, you should ask yourself: why do you like that person? If you have good Islamic, reasonable justification, then you need not tell that person of what you feel. However, you can make a serious plan to make him ask for your hand. If you want to know the meaning of fitna, a great part of it is what people nowadays call love or romance.
In this context, we'd like to cite the following fatwa that clarifies the Islamic ruling on falling in love:
"If we are speaking about the emotion which we call "love" then we are simply speaking of a feeling. What we feel toward a particular person is not of great importance, until our feeling is expressed in a particular action. Now if that action is permissible, then well and good. If it is forbidden, then we have incurred something that Allah does not approve of. If it is love between a man and a woman, the emotion itself is not the subject of questioning on the Day of Judgment. If you feel you love someone, then you cannot control your feeling. If that love prompts you to try to see that person in secret and to give expression to your feelings in actions permissible only within the bond of marriage then what you are doing is forbidden."
Excerpted, with slight modifications, from: www.islamicity.com
Shedding more light on the issue in point we'd like to cite the words of Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, a senior lecturer and an Islamic scholar at the Islamic Institute of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He states:
In Islam, it is not a sin if you feel a special affinity or inclination towards a certain individual since human beings have no control on such natural inclinations. We are, however, definitely responsible and accountable if we get carried away by such feelings and take specific actions or steps that might be deemed as haram (forbidden).
As far as male and female interaction is concerned, Islam dictates strict rules: It forbids all forms of ‘dating’ and isolating oneself with a member of the opposite sex, as well indiscriminate mingling and mixing.
If, however, one does none of the above, and all that he or she wants is to seriously consider marrying someone, such a thing itself is not considered haram. In fact, Islam encourages us to marry persons for whom we have special feelings and affinity. Thus, Islam recommends that potential marriage partners see one another before proposing marriage. Explaining the reason for such a recommendation, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “That would enhance/foster the bonding.”
This permission notwithstanding, we are advised against getting carried away by merely the outward appearances of a person; these may be quite misleading. Marriage is a life-long partnership and a person’s real worth is determined not by his or her physical looks, but more so by the inner person or character. Hence, after having mentioned that people ordinarily look for beauty, wealth and family in a marriage partner, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) advised us to consider primarily “the religious or character factor” over and above all other considerations.
Read more: http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?pagename=IslamOnline-English-Ask_Scholar/FatwaE/FatwaE&cid=1119503543446#ixzz0tpiI3CDc
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
Dear sister in Islam, we would like to thank you for the great confidence you place in us, and we implore Allah Almighty to help us serve His cause and render our work for His Sake.
Islam teaches us to be truthful and realistic. Usually, we love for the sake of Allah and we hate for the sake of Allah. Islam teaches us that a male and female can build up a good relationship founded on marriage.
We do not say love is halal or haram because it is a feeling. Maybe it is not under control. You can judge what is under control. But people who fall in love are in many episodes away from the cleansed and pure atmosphere.
Marriages that are usually good and lasting marriages are those that start at the least affection. That affection grows after marriage and maybe it will grow until the couples continue their companionship at the Jannah.
If you have any affection towards a person, you should ask yourself: why do you like that person? If you have good Islamic, reasonable justification, then you need not tell that person of what you feel. However, you can make a serious plan to make him ask for your hand. If you want to know the meaning of fitna, a great part of it is what people nowadays call love or romance.
In this context, we'd like to cite the following fatwa that clarifies the Islamic ruling on falling in love:
"If we are speaking about the emotion which we call "love" then we are simply speaking of a feeling. What we feel toward a particular person is not of great importance, until our feeling is expressed in a particular action. Now if that action is permissible, then well and good. If it is forbidden, then we have incurred something that Allah does not approve of. If it is love between a man and a woman, the emotion itself is not the subject of questioning on the Day of Judgment. If you feel you love someone, then you cannot control your feeling. If that love prompts you to try to see that person in secret and to give expression to your feelings in actions permissible only within the bond of marriage then what you are doing is forbidden."
Excerpted, with slight modifications, from: www.islamicity.com
Shedding more light on the issue in point we'd like to cite the words of Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, a senior lecturer and an Islamic scholar at the Islamic Institute of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He states:
In Islam, it is not a sin if you feel a special affinity or inclination towards a certain individual since human beings have no control on such natural inclinations. We are, however, definitely responsible and accountable if we get carried away by such feelings and take specific actions or steps that might be deemed as haram (forbidden).
As far as male and female interaction is concerned, Islam dictates strict rules: It forbids all forms of ‘dating’ and isolating oneself with a member of the opposite sex, as well indiscriminate mingling and mixing.
If, however, one does none of the above, and all that he or she wants is to seriously consider marrying someone, such a thing itself is not considered haram. In fact, Islam encourages us to marry persons for whom we have special feelings and affinity. Thus, Islam recommends that potential marriage partners see one another before proposing marriage. Explaining the reason for such a recommendation, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “That would enhance/foster the bonding.”
This permission notwithstanding, we are advised against getting carried away by merely the outward appearances of a person; these may be quite misleading. Marriage is a life-long partnership and a person’s real worth is determined not by his or her physical looks, but more so by the inner person or character. Hence, after having mentioned that people ordinarily look for beauty, wealth and family in a marriage partner, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) advised us to consider primarily “the religious or character factor” over and above all other considerations.
Read more: http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?pagename=IslamOnline-English-Ask_Scholar/FatwaE/FatwaE&cid=1119503543446#ixzz0tpiI3CDc
Friday, July 9, 2010
Prayer; A cry Of The Inner Soul
His arrogance and pride has often led man to behave as an oppressor and a tyrant. Some men have been so carried away by their own self-importance that they have even claimed divinity.
Pharaoh the ruler of Egypt, was among those who announced
''I am your supreme Lord.''
With his sense of greatness and pride,Fir'aun subjugated the Israelites and made their lives wretched and miserable.
But is man really as strong and great as his ego tells him?
The Quran tells us the reality of man's nature.
Allâh is He Who created you in (a state of) weakness, then gave you strength after weakness, then after strength gave (you) weakness and grey hair. He creates what He wills. And it is He Who is the All Knowing, the All Powerful (i.e. Able to do all things). (Ar-Rum 30:54)
Weakness in the beginning and weakness in the end; this is the essence of man. He is so weak and helpless at birth that his entire existence depends on his parents and family.
If he were to be abandoned in these crucial first years, he could not survive on his own.
He needs a gentle and loving hand,not only in his infancy but in his childhood and even in the teenage years.
As this child enters the years of youth and independence, he begins to take control of his own life. He looks with pride at his strong physique, his handsome features and his many talents.
He begins to despise those of lesser abilities, even scorning those parents who exhausted their own health to nurture him. He becomes unjust and cruel, using his strength and vigour to dominate others. He thinks he is a master , free to act as he wills. But does this youth, these good looks, and this strength last forever?
Only in a few decades he begins to lose his strength, his health begins to deteriorate, grey hair covers his head,and slowly his youth is replaced by old age.
This transformation from young to old is slow, but it is there.The seconds of time are ticking away mercilessly, taking every young person towards their old age.
The young dictator will one day be as feeble as the day he was born.But this time there will be no parents to nurture him; if,as is often the case, he is rejected by his own family, his future will be a desolate one in some old persons home.
''Weakness in the beginning and weakness in the end''
The message is clear; the real master is Allah, He Alone is Mighty He Alone is Great.
He Alone is never tired, never needs rest, is never dependent on anyone.
Allah Is The Greatest.
With this message clear in his mind, man realizes that he should show his humility to the Almighty Lord, the One Who created him. And what can be a better way than to show humility than to stand like a slave before Him; to bow and postrate to Him; to raise hands in supplication to Him.
Prayer is not a burden forced upon man but is the inner cry of ever soul. A cry each heart to recongnize it's Creator.
It is but a small token of gratitude for all the innumerable bounties bestowed upon mankind by the Creator.
In our everyday lives, we smile and say a warm thank-you to the small acts of kindness which others do for us. So what about thanking Allah, Who in his Infinite Mercy has provided for every single one of our needs. Just observe the beauty and perfection of the earth around you, and fall down in gratitude to your Lord.
From the book
Why Do We Pray?
Pharaoh the ruler of Egypt, was among those who announced
''I am your supreme Lord.''
With his sense of greatness and pride,Fir'aun subjugated the Israelites and made their lives wretched and miserable.
But is man really as strong and great as his ego tells him?
The Quran tells us the reality of man's nature.
Allâh is He Who created you in (a state of) weakness, then gave you strength after weakness, then after strength gave (you) weakness and grey hair. He creates what He wills. And it is He Who is the All Knowing, the All Powerful (i.e. Able to do all things). (Ar-Rum 30:54)
Weakness in the beginning and weakness in the end; this is the essence of man. He is so weak and helpless at birth that his entire existence depends on his parents and family.
If he were to be abandoned in these crucial first years, he could not survive on his own.
He needs a gentle and loving hand,not only in his infancy but in his childhood and even in the teenage years.
As this child enters the years of youth and independence, he begins to take control of his own life. He looks with pride at his strong physique, his handsome features and his many talents.
He begins to despise those of lesser abilities, even scorning those parents who exhausted their own health to nurture him. He becomes unjust and cruel, using his strength and vigour to dominate others. He thinks he is a master , free to act as he wills. But does this youth, these good looks, and this strength last forever?
Only in a few decades he begins to lose his strength, his health begins to deteriorate, grey hair covers his head,and slowly his youth is replaced by old age.
This transformation from young to old is slow, but it is there.The seconds of time are ticking away mercilessly, taking every young person towards their old age.
The young dictator will one day be as feeble as the day he was born.But this time there will be no parents to nurture him; if,as is often the case, he is rejected by his own family, his future will be a desolate one in some old persons home.
''Weakness in the beginning and weakness in the end''
The message is clear; the real master is Allah, He Alone is Mighty He Alone is Great.
He Alone is never tired, never needs rest, is never dependent on anyone.
Allah Is The Greatest.
With this message clear in his mind, man realizes that he should show his humility to the Almighty Lord, the One Who created him. And what can be a better way than to show humility than to stand like a slave before Him; to bow and postrate to Him; to raise hands in supplication to Him.
Prayer is not a burden forced upon man but is the inner cry of ever soul. A cry each heart to recongnize it's Creator.
It is but a small token of gratitude for all the innumerable bounties bestowed upon mankind by the Creator.
In our everyday lives, we smile and say a warm thank-you to the small acts of kindness which others do for us. So what about thanking Allah, Who in his Infinite Mercy has provided for every single one of our needs. Just observe the beauty and perfection of the earth around you, and fall down in gratitude to your Lord.
From the book
Why Do We Pray?
Friday, July 2, 2010
SOME GREAT PERSNALITY SAY'S..........
"Knowledge Speaks But Wisdom Listens"...
"Behind every Successful person there is a pain untold"
"Dont live today as if there is no tomorrow"
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“If a respectable good man sits with you, you would be watching every word you utter so that you do not say something wrong. Yet, you know that your words are watched by Allah but you still do not watch the words you utter."
(Hatim Bin Al-A’sim)
e People who worry that one day nuclear weapons will fall in the hands of arabs, they fail to realize that islamic bom has dropped already...it was dropped the day MUHAMMAD(SAW) was born..(Adam Peorson)
"Bible is the most dangeous book in the world,keep it in lock and key"(George bernard)
What can my enemies do to me? My Paradise is in my heart; it goes with me wherever I am. If they kill me, it is martyrdom. If they exile me from my land, it is a vacation in the Path of Allah. If they imprison me, it is to allow me a private devotion with Allah”
(Sheikh–ul–Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah)
"The chains of habit are too weak to be felt until they are too strong to be broken."
(Al Ghazzali)
"Bring yourself to account before you are brought to account, and weigh your deeds before your deeds are weighed."
(Umar Ibn Khattab (ra))
"Every drop of sweat and every breath we take in life, if not taken for the sake of Allah, will lead to regret and sorrow on the Day of Judgment."
"Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions they, become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, they become your Destiny."
(Sheikh Khalid Yassin)
"And Allah, Lofty is He, named us in the Qur'aan as Muslimeen, Mu'mineen (believers) ibaadullah (worshipers of Allah). So we do not exchange the names that Allah has labelled us for names that are fabricated by men, which they have labelled, them and their fathers for which Allah did not send down any authority upon which they base their loyalty and enmity. Nay rather the most noble creatures in the sight of Allah are those who are the most righteous of them, regardless of which party they are from."
(Ibn Taymiyyah,Majmoo' al-Fataawah 3/415)
"Whoever competes with you in your Deen, then compete with him, but whoever competes with you in your Dunya, then throw it to him"
(Al-Hasan al-Basri)
"A calamity that makes you turn to Allaah is better for you than a blessing which makes you forget the remembrance of Allaah"
(Ibn Taymiyyah)
"We should fit into Islam, not make islam fit us."
(Imam Anwar Al-Awlaki)
"All humans are dead except those who have knowledge ... And all those who have knowledge are asleep, except those who do good deeds .. And those who do good are deceived, except those who are sincere ... And those who are sincere are always in a state of worry."
(Imam Shafi'i (r)
"Behind every Successful person there is a pain untold"
"Dont live today as if there is no tomorrow"
"th
“If a respectable good man sits with you, you would be watching every word you utter so that you do not say something wrong. Yet, you know that your words are watched by Allah but you still do not watch the words you utter."
(Hatim Bin Al-A’sim)
e People who worry that one day nuclear weapons will fall in the hands of arabs, they fail to realize that islamic bom has dropped already...it was dropped the day MUHAMMAD(SAW) was born..(Adam Peorson)
"Bible is the most dangeous book in the world,keep it in lock and key"(George bernard)
What can my enemies do to me? My Paradise is in my heart; it goes with me wherever I am. If they kill me, it is martyrdom. If they exile me from my land, it is a vacation in the Path of Allah. If they imprison me, it is to allow me a private devotion with Allah”
(Sheikh–ul–Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah)
"The chains of habit are too weak to be felt until they are too strong to be broken."
(Al Ghazzali)
"Bring yourself to account before you are brought to account, and weigh your deeds before your deeds are weighed."
(Umar Ibn Khattab (ra))
"Every drop of sweat and every breath we take in life, if not taken for the sake of Allah, will lead to regret and sorrow on the Day of Judgment."
"Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions they, become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, they become your Destiny."
(Sheikh Khalid Yassin)
"And Allah, Lofty is He, named us in the Qur'aan as Muslimeen, Mu'mineen (believers) ibaadullah (worshipers of Allah). So we do not exchange the names that Allah has labelled us for names that are fabricated by men, which they have labelled, them and their fathers for which Allah did not send down any authority upon which they base their loyalty and enmity. Nay rather the most noble creatures in the sight of Allah are those who are the most righteous of them, regardless of which party they are from."
(Ibn Taymiyyah,Majmoo' al-Fataawah 3/415)
"Whoever competes with you in your Deen, then compete with him, but whoever competes with you in your Dunya, then throw it to him"
(Al-Hasan al-Basri)
"A calamity that makes you turn to Allaah is better for you than a blessing which makes you forget the remembrance of Allaah"
(Ibn Taymiyyah)
"We should fit into Islam, not make islam fit us."
(Imam Anwar Al-Awlaki)
"All humans are dead except those who have knowledge ... And all those who have knowledge are asleep, except those who do good deeds .. And those who do good are deceived, except those who are sincere ... And those who are sincere are always in a state of worry."
(Imam Shafi'i (r)
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