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Unprecedented technological advancement has served humanity quite brilliantly, especially since past several decades. The same unprecedented technological advancement, on the other hand, has also served to inflict restlessness, hopelessness, greed, meanness, and social isolation as well. Today, people surrounded by countless superficial means of distraction, are increasingly becoming socially alienated from each other.

We see parents and children living in the same house seeing and interacting each other to a minimal degree. We see children engaged with different kinds of false interactions with fake virtual identities, dedicating hours and hours of their time, but the same children get irritated when they need to interact with their parents for a few minutes.

Thus, we see technological advancement affecting people socially and morally in both ways, i.e. positively as well as negatively. Negative impact of technological advancement leads people to immense social suffering, while the same technological advancement when used positively can serve to transform lives completely.

The concept of live quran can be the best example of positive use of technology. Currently, it is serving thousands of people all across the world in bringing them closer to the ultimate reality of life, i.e. the Mighty Allah. For those who want a positive outcome of technological advancement, this innovative concept is best of the example one can have.

It is not merely about fulfillment of a religious obligation, but it is about learning the best possible way of living your life, as guided by Allah Almighty in this miraculous book known as “Holy Quran”. Look what Allah (SWT) says about Quran Himself:

Yunus [10:57].  O mankind! There has come to you a good advice from your Lord (i.e. the Qur’an, enjoining all that is good and forbidding all that is evil), and a healing for that (disease of ignorance, doubt, hypocrisy and differences,) Which is in your breasts, – a guidance and a mercy (explaining lawful and unlawful things) for the believers.

Therefore, if you also want to seek guidance from the ultimate source of guidance, resorting to live Quran can be the best solution that you can have.

Islam is the last religion Allah Almighty has chosen to serve as a path that helps people on the most virtuous path leading them to the most gracious God. In fact, this is what Allah Almighty Himself reveals to us through a verse in Quran:

This day, I have perfected your religion for you and completed My favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion…” (Holy Qur’an, 5:3)

Now, it is duty of every person alive to learn about this religion chosen by God, and the best way to do so is following the data and content that Allah Almighty claims to be His, which is in fact nothing else but Holy Quran:

“Indeed it is We who have sent down the Quran, and indeed it is Us who shall preserve it.” (Surah 15:9)

All these facts point towards one conclusion, i.e. Quran education is necessary for Muslims (or anyone who wants to seek the path leading to Allah Almighty). This is not simply because Allah wants people to learn more about religious principles (which are in fact part of Holy Quran), but also because He has descended Quran as an absolute guidance that can help people in any kind of situation:

Al-Araf [7:52] For We had certainly sent unto them a book, based on knowledge, which We explained in detail― a guide and a mercy to all who believe.

It is for reasons like these that one of the first concerns of Muslim parents all over the world are for arranging best possible Quran education for their children.

Some people are of the view that reading Holy Quran Online might not be common practice. There are many sites for learning the Holy Quran Online. One can be searching for the Islamic books on the internet but there is still some doubt in the mind of people about this kind of approach. The internal problem is because of the theoretical concept that the books of Quran is in the Arabic language. The main factor here is that there are different translations of Quran in different languages that can create misconception about it. Many scholars find it very difficult to read Quran in Arabic language therefore it needs to be translated in the languages that are understandable for everybody.

The other important issue is associating Islam from the rest of the religions like Christianity and Judaism. Nowadays it is not considered as a bad practice to translate Quran in many other different languages, especially english. Most of the sites over the internet are providing with free Islamic books. These websites only promote Islam. Those days are gone where Quran teaching and reading were considered a bad practice. This norm has become an important part of the era of the net. The most advantage of reciting the Quran with English Language is that most of the people all over the world understand English language and Islam is a sacred religion. Islam does not teach the bad fundamentals which many people think that Islam is about. People who are not aware of the Arabic language will be able to learn about the true teachings of Islam and about the sacrifices that great Muslims have made for the spread of Islam.

There are still people in this world who do not know who is prophet, who is God, what are their teachings and the things that they told their followers to follow. Most of the people are unaware of the Teachings of Islam and they spread the wrong teachings of Islam. Quran with the English translation very much powerful. They should know some basic knowledge about religion before making any positive statements. Most of the people do not know that Muslims cling fasts for the complete day for the welfare of mankind.  Most of the people do not understand the ethics of Muslims. Muslims world is completely a different world.

There are ignorant people that make themselves aware by free Books of Islam.  It is not possible to go through the whole book of Quran in a single day. It is better to learn each of its chapter everyday. This will provide us with more knowledge in this religion. People can learn free Islamic books in order to enhance the knowledge. One does not have to make a lot of effort. It is advisable to put a proper search query in the search engines like Quran with the English translation. There are number of websites that are providing all sort of information. Our job is to just click these websites which are providing this type of information.

Muslims all over the world not only spend the month of Ramadan fasting from dawn to dusk for a month, but also they spend their time reciting the Holy Quran daily. Most of the Muslims attend nightly prayers which are called Taraweeh and they are held at the mosques. It is now possible to perform the Taraweeh at home. Quran Tutor is now also available online to guide a person about recitation of Quran. Each night a section of Holy Quran is recited which is normally one Surah. Our goal in the Taraweeh is to complete the recitation of Holy Quran. The Taraweeh is then offered after the last compulsory prayers of Isha. It is not necessary or compulsory to attend Taraweeh, or to end the recitation of whole Quran. But there are many benefits which are derived from it. This prayer is performed after the compulsion of dua prayers.

Reading and reciting Quran during Ramadan is one of the best deeds that can be performed, as Ramadan is a Holy month of Islam. Allah says:

“The Quran was revealed in the month of Ramadan, which was a source of guidance for all mankind and also a clear proof for guidance and provides criteria between right and wrong.”

Jibreel also used to come to the Prophet and recite the Quran in every night of Ramadan and used to study Quran with him.

Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) also said:

“The one who recites Quran beautifully will be among the company of noble and obedient angels. The one who recites it with stammering, stumbling and difficulty will have twice that reward.”

Ramadan is the most auspicious month throughout the year for all Muslims. It is because of the importance of Ramadan in the life of all Muslims that they celebrate this month in full spirit and enthusiasm. Before the month arrives, all Muslims begin making preparations for this month. They start worshipping more, setting aside time for Quran reading and all kinds of other activities that are a part and parcel of this month.

Such is the spirit of Ramadan among Muslims that they also send Ramadan gifts and eid gifts to their relatives, friends and loved ones. In the spirit of Ramadan, Muslims may send traditional and Islamic gifts to their loved ones such as Quran, Islamic books, almond filled dates, praying beads, prayer rug etc.

There are many Muslims who live in Muslim minority countries and for them it is difficult to find shops where such items are available to gift it to friends. Therefore, they may have to rely on the online means to shop for their required things.

There are many different kinds of online gift shops that exclusively sell Islamic gifts or gifts for the month of Ramadan. These Muslims often use these websites to send gifts to their loved ones who are living far from them.

Sending Ramadan gift is a sweet tradition that proves to be a constant reminder that their loved ones will not forget them while enjoying the celebrations and the spirit of the Holy month of Ramadan.

(In the Name of Allah (SWT), Most Gracious, Most Merciful, all praise and thanks are due to Allah, Lord of the Realms and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger (SAWS) and upon all his family and companions)

We as Muslims are often pondering about certain things for which there are none but the lack of knowledge and lack of attention at that moment of time where we should/could have learned the very precise details about our religion, ISLAM.

‘Ihdinas Siratul Mustaqeem’ meaning “Guide us to the Straight Way” is what we seek from Allah (SWT) and this is what we recite over and over again but the fact is that there can be nothing more or less than mere repetition as if we seek guidance, but not knowingly we are to believe that we should understand the very Islamic, Arabic language.

It does not mean that you memorize the translation of Quran from here and there, but what I am referring to you is the need to understand the very wording of the Quran and Salah that you pray behind an Imaam or on your own you are to realize and understand the meaning of Quran to know and practice what Allah (SWT) expects us to do.

This is where the idea of Muslim Schools came in to existence and Making The Real Difference in which you are to know that there could be none but the fact that there are several Islamic schools who are determined to help you in teaching, learning and understanding of Quran and this is where the stress initially is based upon the language which if understood would lead you to identify the correct guidance of the recommended path.

Quran and its Tajweed are two most important factors for each other. While reciting Quran, we are required to know t6he Tajweed for what we read properly. Knowing correct Tajweed is as essential as to get rewarded from Allah by reciting Holy Quran. Tajweed is the way of pronunciation of letters for each letter in our Holy Book.

Tajweed should be taken very seriously whenever you recite Holy Quran as Allah (SWT) has strictly asked to follow it. The little mistakes which occurs while the recitation of Holy Quran entirely changes the meanings of the content we recite. When the meaning will be changed for the content you are reading, we will be one of the sinners to read Quran.

Quran reading is not a very difficult task if you start taking its classes from the very beginning years of your life. As we know it is compulsory on every Muslim to read Quran, then why not learning Tajweed for the proper recitation of Quran.

‘Those who We have given the Book to, give it its right in recitation (recite it as it should be recited)’ (Surah al-Baqarah, ayah 121)

The recitation of Quran is also done by many in a slow rhythmic tone. The pace of recitation while reciting rhythmically should be slow enough rather than fast as that also changes the meanings. Another thing which we all must know is the pause at a right place and the stopping after each verse as that also changes the entire meaning of the verse.

(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)

To this context we all know how we are told about different sins in ISLAM and to certain context we are told How Gambling Is Considered To Be an Evil and what is the level of self control on our wishes and desires, the remembrance of death and our Lord, ALLAH (SWT) has mentioned again and again in the Holy Quran. The following extracted quotes will help you to understand the very precise concerns from our Lord.

ALLAH (SWT) The Exalted says:

“Everyone shall taste death. And only on the Day of Resurrection shall you be paid your wages in full. And whoever is removed away from the Fire and admitted to Jannah, he indeed is successful. The life of this world is only the enjoyment of deception (a deceiving thing).” (3:185) Holy Quran)

In addition, ALLAH (SWT) says: “No person knows what he will earn tomorrow, and no person knows in what land he will die…” (31:34) Holy Quran)

For which reason ALLAH (SWT) tells us “…when their term comes, neither can they delay nor can they advance it an hour (or a moment)” (16:61) Holy Quran)

“O you who believe! Let not your properties or your children divert you from the remembrance of Allah. And whosoever does that, then they are the losers. And spend (in charity) of that with which We have provided you, before death comes to one of you, and he says: `My Rubb! If only You would give me respite for a little while

(i.e., return to the worldly life), then I should give Sadaqah (i.e., Zakat) of my wealth, and be among the righteous [i.e., perform Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) and other good deeds].’ And Allah grants respite to none when his appointed time (death) comes. And Allah is All-Aware of what you do.” (63:9-11) Holy Quran)

“Until, when death comes to one of them (those who join partners with Allah), he says: `My Rubb! Send me back. So that I may do good in that which I have left behind!’ No! It is but a word that he speaks; and behind them is Barzakh (a barrier) until the Day when they will be resurrected.

Then, when the Trumpet is blown, there will be no kinship among them that Day, nor will they ask of one another. Then, those whose Scales (of good deeds) are heavy, they are the successful. And those whose Scales (of good deeds) are light, they are those who lose their ownselves, in Hell will they abide.

The Fire will burn their faces, and therein they will grin, with displaced lips (disfigured). `Were not My Verses (this Qur’an) recited to you, and then you used to deny them?’ They will say: `Our Rubb! Our wretchedness overcame us, and we were (an) erring people. `Our Rubb! Bring us out of this; if ever we return (to evil), then indeed we shall be Zalimun (polytheists, oppressors, unjust, wrong-doers, etc?

He (Allah) will say: `Remain you in it with ignominy! And speak you not to Me!’ Verily! There was a party of My slaves, who used to say: `Our Rubb! We believe, so forgive us, and have mercy on us, for you are the Best of all who show mercy!’ `But you took them for a laughing stock, so much so that they made you forget My remembrance while you used to laugh at them! Verily! I have rewarded them this Day for their patience, they are indeed the ones that are successful.

He (Allah) will say: `What number of years did you stay on earth?’ They will say: `We stayed a day or part of a day. Ask of those who keep account.’ He (Allah) will say: `You stayed not but a little, if you had only known! Did you think that We had created you in play (without any purpose), and that you would not be brought back to Us?”’ (23:99-115) Holy Quran)

(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)

The Islam is a complete religion covers all the aspects of a human life. It teaches us all the things needed to spend life. Islam deals with many areas of life just as social matters and so on. It teaches us about a social matter like helping poor and gives needy. Holy Quran and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) focus on the poor and needy. Islam said that all the Muslims either poor or rich are brothers and sisters with each other. In this sense Islam teaches brotherhood. For a successful nation brotherhood is a first step. Brotherhood ultimately gives rise to the phenomenon of helping poor and needy.

Quran state for the children who has lost their parents “And when the relatives and the orphans and the poor are present at the time of division, give them out of the property, and speak to them words of kindness and justice” – [Chapter 4 (Surah An-Nisa') - Verse 8 ]

A Hadith quoted that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said “I and the caretaker of the orphan will enter Paradise together like this (illustrating by raising his forefinger and middle finger jointly)” And “…Be merciful with the orphan, pat his head and feed him from what you eat. This will soften your heart, and enable you to get what you need.”

(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)

Quran is the book of light for every person in this world. Quran is a Gift from Allah to all the Muslims of the world and everyone who wants to gain benefit from it. Quran is the miracle itself. Holy Quran is not a book written by any human but Quran is words of Allah Almighty the creator of this world.

There are many Religions in this world and every religion has its own Holy book. Quran is the Holy book for Muslims, Bestowed upon Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) the last messenger of Allah. This book contains all there is to know how to live a life so that we may live peacefully and have a good afterlife.

The greatest Miracle and Dare of the Quran to Mankind is that it has been in this world for 1400 years and not a single world has changed in Quran. All the other books are being altered by humans because they were written by humans. But Quran is it in its original form and whoever tries to alter its content is destroyed by Allah.

Quran contains the history of human kind and it is explained so accurately that no one and say that this is wrong. Every story in Quran teaches us a good moral and tells us how to live. There are a lot of science facts some of which have been recently discovered. This is another proof that Quran is the book of Miracles.