Friday 20 August 2010

Increase in the reading of Qur’an : The fast and the Qur’an are two intercessors for the servant of Allah on the Day of Resurrection.


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Increase in the reading of Qur’an

What better time to re-establish your relationship with the Qur’an than in the month when it was revealed? Abdullah ibn Amr (RA) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said: “The fast and the Qur’an are two intercessors for the servant of Allah on the Day of Resurrection. The fast will say: ‘O Lord I prevented him from his food and desires during the day. Let me intercede for him.’ The Qur’an will say ‘I prevented him from sleeping at night. Let me intercede for him.’ And their intercession will be accepted.” (Ahmad).

Acceptance of Dua

Ramadan holds the promise of the acceptance of duas to a much greater degree than at any other time of the year. Abu Hurairah (RA) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said: “There are three people whose supplications are not rejected: the fasting person when he breaks his fast, the just ruler and the supplication of the oppressed” (Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah and Ibn Hibban).

Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun kareemun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘annee
“O Allah, You are the best forgiver, beneficient and merciful. You love forgiveness so forgive me.”
(at-Tirmidhi).


Ramadan holds the promise of the acceptance of duas to a much greater degree than at any other time of the year. Abu Hurairah (RA) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said: “There are three people whose supplications are not rejected: the fasting person when he breaks his fast, the just ruler and the supplication of the oppressed” (Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah and Ibn Hibban).





read or listen to al 30 juzuk of Quran




Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 1 (Al Fatiha 1-Al Baqarah 141)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 2 (Al Baqarah 142 - Al Baqarah 252)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 3 (Al Baqarah 253 - Al Imran 92)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 4 (Al Imran 93 - An Nisaa 23)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 5 (An Nisaa 24 - An Nisaa 147)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 6 (An Nisaa 148 - Al Maidah 81)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 7 (Al Maidah 82 - Al Anam 110)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 8 (Al Anam 111 - Al Araf 87)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 9 (Al Araf 88 - Al Anfal 40)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 10 ( Al Anfal 41 - At Tauba 92)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 11 (At Tauba 93 - Hud 5)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 12 (Hud 6 - Yusuf 52)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 13 (Yusuf 53-Ibrahim 52)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 14 (Al Hijr 1-An Nahl 128)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 15 (Al Isra (or Bani Israil) 1 - Al Kahf 74)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 16 (Al Kahf 75 -Ta Ha 135)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 17 (Al Anbiyaa 1 - Al Hajj 78)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 18 (Al Muminum 1 - Al Furqan 20)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 19 (Al Furqan 21 - An Naml 55)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 20 (An Naml 56 - Al Ankabut 45)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 21 (Al Ankabut 46 - Al Azhab 30)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 22 (Al Azhab 31 - Ya Sin 27)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 23 (Ya Sin 28 - Az Zumar 31)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 24 (Az Zumar 32 - Fussilat 46)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 25 (Fussilat 47 - Al Jathiya 37)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 26 (Al Ahqaf 1 - Az Zariyat 30)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 27 (Az Zariyat 31 - Al Hadid 29)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 28 (Al Mujadila 1 - At Tahrim 12)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 29 (Al Mulk 1 - Al Mursalat 50)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 30 (An Nabaa 1 - An Nas 6)


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Thursday 19 August 2010

Read Al Quran Surah Al-Araf, 7:31 (ayat 31)

Al-Araf
O Children of Adam! Look to your adornment at every place of worship, and eat and drink, but be not prodigal. Lo! He loveth not the prodigals. (31)

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Al-Araf
O children of Adam! wear your beautiful apparel at every time and place of prayer: eat and drink: but waste not by excess for Allah loveth not the wasters.

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Al-Araf
O Children of Adam! Take your adornment (by wearing your clean clothes), while praying[] and going round (the Tawâf of ) the Ka'bah, and eat and drink but waste not by extravagance, certainly He (Allâh) likes not Al-Musrifûn (those who waste by extravagance). (31)

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Allah (SWT) says in Holy Quran: "Eat and drink freely: but waste not by excess, for He does not like the wasters." (Surah Al-Araf, 7:31)



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33 Blessings of Ramadhan Fasting (Benefits): How many will you reap?




The benefits of the Ramadhan month of fasting are too many to be counted. If one does recognize them and realize their importance, he wishes to have the month of Ramadhan to be throughout the whole year.

These blessings are given by Allah to the fasting Muslims, who are to fast with full faith and expectation.

These blessings and benefits of the month of fasting during Ramadhan have been grouped and summarized into different categories. They are summarized here without commentary. It should be remembered that all of these blessings were taken directly from Holy Quran and Hadith.

The following is a partial list for the blessings and benefits of the month of fasting during Ramadhan:

01. Taqwa:
  1. 33 Blessings of Ramadhan Fasting (Benefits)Fearing Allah (SWT)
  2. Practicing the Revelations of Allah (SWT)
  3. Accepting the little things that one has achieved
  4. Preparing for departure from this world to the Hereafter
  5. Self-discipline
  6. Self-control
  7. Self-restraint
  8. Self-education
  9. Self-evaluation

By accepting these criteria and by practicing them, the Muslim will achieve the concept of Taqwa in his private and public life.

02. Protection:
  1. Avoiding Immorality
  2. Avoiding anger/outcry/uproar
  3. Avoiding stupidity
  4. Avoiding all makrooh/mashbooh/haram

By achieving these good manners, a Muslim will come out of fasting a better human being in the society.

03. Revelation of Holy Quran: The Holy Quran was revealed during the month of Ramadhan. The Holy Quran is meant to be:
  1. A Guidance to mankind
  2. A Manifestation of right from wrong
  3. A Summation and culmination of all previous revelations
  4. A Glad-tiding to the believers
  5. A Healer
  6. A Mercy
04. Doors of heaven are open

05. Doors of hell are closed

06. Devils are chained down

07. Fasting with Iman (faith) and expectation: Such type of intention leads to forgiveness by Allah (SWT) to the individual's sins.

08. Door of Rayyan: There is in Paradise a door called Al-Rayyan. It is for the fasting Muslims. Only those who fasted the month of Ramadhan are the ones to enjoy the bliss of Paradise inside that area.

09. Rejoices: There are two types of rejoices for the Muslims who fast. These are:
  1. When breaking fast
  2. When meeting Allah (SWT) on the day of Judgment
10. Mouth Smell: The smell of the mouth of the fasting Muslim will be better than the smell of musk during the day of Judgement. (Bad Breath)

11. Glad-Tidings: These glad-tidings are given to the well-wishers while the ill-wishers are to be stopped during fasting.

12. Ramadhan -to- Ramadhan: Whoever fasts two consecutive months of Ramadhan with good intention will receive forgiveness for the mistakes committed throughout the year.

13. Multiplication of Rewards: Doing good = 10x, 70x, 700x or more during the month of Ramadhan.

14. Feeding Others: Whoever invites others to break the fast, and whoever takes care of the hungry, needy, during the last ten days of Ramadhan will receive equal rewards to the fasting person(s).

15. Blessing of Iftar: Dua is accepted by ALLAH (SWT) at Iftar time.

16. Blessings of Sahoor (The late night meal): This meal time gives the opportunity for:
  1. Blessings of Sahoor and IftarNight Prayers
  2. Zikr, Remembrance, Contemplation
  3. Recitation of Holy Quran
  4. Fajr Salat in Jamaat
  5. Dua of Fajr
17. Night Prayers: Whoever performs the Night prayers with sincerity and good intention will receive forgiveness of his past mistakes.

18. Shafa'at (Pleading One's Case for Forgiveness): Whoever fasts Ramadhan will receive on the day of Judgement the Shafa'at of:

  1. Ramadhan
  2. Holy Quran
19. Ihya (Passing Nights Awake): Last ten days of Ramadhan. When a Muslim makes this type of effort, he will get rewards, forgiveness, and multiples of blessings.

20. Itikaf (Retreat): A Muslim who performs Itikaf during the last ten days of Ramadhan will get:

  1. Blessings and rewards
  2. Peace of mind
  3. Contemplation and evaluation
  4. Better citizen
21. Lailatul Qadr (The Night of Power): Whoever observes it with sincerity and good intention will get the following benefits:
  1. Forgiveness of mistakes
  2. Better than 1,000 months
  3. Dua
  4. Zikr
  5. Prayers
  6. Reading Holy Quran
  7. Rewards
  8. Blessings
  9. Better human being
22. Generosity: Kindness, hospitality, visitation, etc. All of these and many more are among the benefits of Ramadhan.

23. Zakat al-Fitrah (Charity on Eid Day): The benefits of paying such as charity to the needy are tremendous, among which are the following:

  1. Purity
  2. Feeding the needy
  3. Sharing happiness
  4. Improving human relations
  5. Improving society
24. Sadaqah (Charity): The benefits of paying sadaqah are many. These are summarized as follows:
  1. Purity
  2. Flourishing of wealth
  3. Improving economy
  4. Circulation of wealth
  5. Elimination of inflation
  6. Elimination of poverty
25. Fasting and Health: By fasting, one gets the following benefits:
  1. Sadaqah (Charity)Purification of body from toxins
  2. Reducing of weight
  3. Purity of brain
  4. Rejuvenation of body
  5. Living of life with happiness
  6. Looking younger
26. Change of Lifestyle: By living a different life style, one gets rid of the monotony of life and hence enjoys his life span.

27. Sharing: Of hunger, thirst and rituals with others in the society.

28. Eid-ul-Fitr (Feast): Sharing of happiness and visitation of one another as members of the society.

29. Graveyards Visitation: One will get the following benefits by visiting graveyards.
  1. Dua for the deceased
  2. Preparing oneself for departure from this world
  3. Feeling respect for the deceased
  4. Making the person to be humble in his life
30. Every breath is Tasbiih. Every breath and even sleep is Ibadah and awarded.

31. Umrah in Ramadhan: Visiting Makkah during the fasting month of Ramadhan is:

  1. Equal to one Hajj (pilgrimage)
  2. Equal to one Hajj with Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
32. Historical Successes and Victories in Ramadhan: Muslims throughout their history received many benefits during Ramadhan the month of fasting, among which are the following:
  1. Battle of Badr
  2. Battle of Khandaq
  3. Opening of Makkah
  4. Battle of Tabuk
  5. Tariq Ibn Ziyad opened Europe
  6. Salahuddin liberated Jerusalem from the crusaders
  7. Egypt and Israel, 1973 - Egyptians kicked the Israelis out of Egypt during Ramadhan the month of fasting, etc.
33. Learning lessons from historical incidents that happened during Holy Ramadhan the month of fasting, e.g.
  1. Wafaat Hazrat Khadijeh (as).
  2. Wiladat Imam Hassan bin Ali (as).
  3. Shahadat Imam Ali bin Abi Talib (as).
  4. Youm-al-Quds.

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Wednesday 18 August 2010

basics law to memorize the Quran when you read quran

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There are some basic laws of memory that we need to first recognize, they are as follows –

Law of Frequency:
We tend to remember things we experience the most often, rather than those we experience only once in a while. You are much more likely to remember your name or your phone number than the square root of 3.

Law of Recency:
We are more likely to remember things that happened recently than those that happened a long time ago. You can probably remember what you had for dinner yesterday, but not what you ate for dinner two weeks ago today.

Law of Vividness:
We tend to remember the most spectacular or striking impressions rather than those that are more ordinary. You can probably remember what you did on your last birthday, or perhaps the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion, but not what happened on the previous day of those occasions.

Now that we have come face to face with our memory, Insha’Allah it will be easier to bend the rules to achieve the final goal – Hifz-ul-Qur’an!

1) When it comes to the Law of Frequency – the best way to keep the ayahs of the Holy Qur’an inside your memory is to repeat them constantly, especially when you first start to learn a surah. Once you get used to these phases of repetition you will find that even when you are taking a stroll outside or doing other things you will be reciting the surahs to yourself Insha’Allah. We find that the easiest method of learning a surah is -

a) Choose the Surah you would like to memorize.

b) Sit down and listen to the audio recitation 3 times.

c) Follow along with the recitation for 10-20 minutes and repeat along.

d) Repeat steps a through c everyday for seven days.

However, we also find that the best way to memorize an ayah is –

a) Choose the ayah you would like to memorize.

b) Sit down and listen to the recitation 3 times.

c) Follow along with the recitation for 10-15 minutes while repeating.

d) Repeat the ayah whenever you have spare time during the day – Insha’Allah this will ensure that the ayah gets ingrained into your memory.

2) When it comes to the Law of Recency – it is imperative to recite the ayahs (or surahs) that you have recently learned in a constant manner… as we all know, human beings forget quite easily! Allahu Alim, if we continue to recite our ayahs and surahs, Insha’Allah we will not forget.

3) When it comes to the last rule of memorization (Law of Vividness) – Alhamdulillah! This is the least of our troubles, because the Holy Qur’an is the most spectacular, striking and glorious book – what else could be more spectacular than the Word of Allah?

Some people find it difficult to follow along with the Arabic scripture in the Holy Qur’an, for our users who fall into this category, we recommend following along with the transliteration of the Holy Qur’an which can be located here Insha’Allah –



from http://juzquran.blogspot.com/2010/08/listen-to-all-juzuk-in-quran-this.html



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Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 1 (Al Fatiha 1-Al Baqarah 141)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 2 (Al Baqarah 142 - Al Baqarah 252)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 3 (Al Baqarah 253 - Al Imran 92)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 4 (Al Imran 93 - An Nisaa 23)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 5 (An Nisaa 24 - An Nisaa 147)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 6 (An Nisaa 148 - Al Maidah 81)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 7 (Al Maidah 82 - Al Anam 110)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 8 (Al Anam 111 - Al Araf 87)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 9 (Al Araf 88 - Al Anfal 40)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 10 ( Al Anfal 41 - At Tauba 92)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 11 (At Tauba 93 - Hud 5)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 12 (Hud 6 - Yusuf 52)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 13 (Yusuf 53-Ibrahim 52)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 14 (Al Hijr 1-An Nahl 128)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 15 (Al Isra (or Bani Israil) 1 - Al Kahf 74)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 16 (Al Kahf 75 -Ta Ha 135)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 17 (Al Anbiyaa 1 - Al Hajj 78)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 18 (Al Muminum 1 - Al Furqan 20)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 19 (Al Furqan 21 - An Naml 55)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 20 (An Naml 56 - Al Ankabut 45)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 21 (Al Ankabut 46 - Al Azhab 30)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 22 (Al Azhab 31 - Ya Sin 27)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 23 (Ya Sin 28 - Az Zumar 31)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 24 (Az Zumar 32 - Fussilat 46)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 25 (Fussilat 47 - Al Jathiya 37)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 26 (Al Ahqaf 1 - Az Zariyat 30)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 27 (Az Zariyat 31 - Al Hadid 29)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 28 (Al Mujadila 1 - At Tahrim 12)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 29 (Al Mulk 1 - Al Mursalat 50)

Listen to Al-Quran: Juz' 30 (An Nabaa 1 - An Nas 6)


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Sunday 15 August 2010

Read AL Quran Surah Al Maidah ayat 15-16



the life of the Prophet(as) was described by Aisha(rAa) to be like a “walking Quran” , I find that expression fascinating ...

Wouldn’t it be beautiful if during this blessed month while we read & study the Quran, that we try to implement it in our daily lives & live by it’s rules as did our beloved Prophet(as). After all, the Quran is there to inspire & guide us :)

“... Indeed, there has come to you from Allah a light and a plain Book. Wherewith Allah guides all those who seek His Good Pleasure to ways of peace, and He brings them out of darkness by His Will unto light and guides them to a Straight Way.” (5:15,16)

“This is the Book; in it is guidance sure, without doubt, to those who are Al-Muttaqûn (pious)” (2:2)



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Al-Maeda
O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians)! Now has come to you Our Messenger (Muhammad SAW) explaining to you much of that which you used to hide from the Scripture and pass over (i.e. leaving out without explaining) much. Indeed, there has come to you from Allâh a light (Prophet Muhammad SAW ) and a plain Book (this Qur'ân). (15) Wherewith Allâh guides all those who seek His Good Pleasure to ways of peace, and He brings them out of darkness by His Will unto light and guides them to a Straight Way (Islâmic Monotheism) (16)

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Al-Baqarah 2:183 and Al-Baqarah 2:185









Fasting in Ramadan is of great importance. ALLAH orders us to have fast during the oth of Ramadan with a complete faith. Fasting doesn’t mean to give you punishment. Always do breakfast at the time of sunrise and then decide to have a fast for whole day till sunset. Hazrat Anas related that Rasulullah said: “Take the Suhoor meal, for there is blessing in it (Bukhari, Muslim)”.

There are many Ramadan Ayats in Quran. We know that the Ayats of Quran are the words of ALLAH so they are true and for our better life.

“The month of Ramadan is that in which the Quran was revealed, guidance to men and clear proofs of the guidance and the distinction; therefore whoever of you is present in the month, he shall fast therein…” Quran 2:185

“God commanded fasting for you just as he commanded it for those who were before you so that you would be upright”. Al-Baqarah 2:183

Also some Ramadan Hadith are also available which are told by the followers of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).These ahadith help us.

Hazrat Abu Huraira said that I have heared Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to say“ALLAH said Ibn_e_Adam did all deeds for himself accept fasting as fasting is for me and I will return for it. Swear to ALLAH who is the responsible of the life of Muhammad (PBUH) that the smell coming from fasting person mouth is favors than the person brushed his teeth”.

At the time of iftar Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was used to recite a dua (prayer) before breaking his fast that is “O ALLAH, for you have I fasted and with what you have provided do I break fast”.

As the crescent moon is sighted… And the Holy month of Ramadan begins… ALLH will bless us with happiness and grace our home with warmth and grace.






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mobile applications for islamic guidelines like i pray and iQuran



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PATERSON, N.J – The most ancient traditions of IslamIslam reviews are going high-tech, with a slew of modern offerings for those observing the holy month of Ramadan, which begins this week.

CellCell reviews phone applications such as “iPray” or “iQuran” offer a beeping reminder of requisite prayer times, while the “Find Mecca” and “mosque finder” programs help the Muslim traveler in an unfamiliar city find the nearest place to pray.

“When I saw these applications for the first time, I thought: this is amazing,”

said James Otun, who has several Islamic applications on his Apple iPhone and iPad.

“Whoever came up with this idea: GodGod reviews bless him or her.”

The applications aren’t just for Ramadan; there are Islamic-themed programs that help users find the nearest Costco offering foods prepared according to Islamic dietary rules, learn the correct Arabic pronunciations in a daily prayer, or count how many pages of the Quran they’ve read that day – all on a mobile phone.

There also are applications, or apps, for the holy books of several other religions, from the Catholic Holy Bible to the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Hindu scripture.

The first time Sumeyye Kalyoncu heard the Adhan – or call to prayer – through surround-sound speakers on her iPhoneiPhone dock, she was overcome with nostalgia for her native Turkey.

Such applications are especially popular in the U.S.,

Kalyoncu said, as U.S. mosques do not broadcast daily calls to prayer from external loudspeakers, as they do in Muslim countries.

“These are traditions and these have been in our lives for ages, like almost 15 centuries, so they seem very old,”

Kalyoncu said.

“I think this is like combining together the technology and the things that we do daily.”

Kalyoncu uses an iPhone app called iPray Lite, keeping track of requisite daily prayers with a program that simulates the clicking sound of prayer beads or the turning wheel of a handheld metal counter Muslims use to keep count of prayer repetitions. Using headphones, the 24-year-old says she can now fulfill her daily spiritual obligations by counting prayers on her iPhone while on the commuter bus toManhattanManhattan reviews from her Edgewater home.



Some apps are free. Those that are not generally range from about 99 cents to $2.99, although some are more expensive.

The dates of Ramadan still are determined by the lunar calendar, and calculations can differ among Islamic communities around the world. In North America, many Muslims will mark the first day of Ramadan on WednesdayWednesday reviews.

But Islam never has been at odds with innovation, said Zinnur Tabakci, who runs anIslamic religious book and gift shop in Paterson, N.J..

“Islam is not against technology. Now you can do it easier, faster,”

said Tabakci, who recently supplemented the strings of traditional prayer beads and religious texts he sells with a wall of mobile phone accessories to keep up with demand.

“Islam started 1,400 years ago, and at that time, they didn’t have that much technology, but they knew everything,”

he added.

The mosque Tabakci attends in Paterson, called Ulu Cami, or “Great Mosque,” has gone high-tech, too. After 16 cameras were installed for security purposes, one innovative mosque attendee began using them to broadcast services live over theInternetInternet so those too sick or otherwise unable to attend could watch daily prayers online from home. Mosque leaders say the live broadcasts have become especially popular among relatives of immigrants who like to tune in from overseas to hear the same prayers as their loved ones in New JerseyNew Jersey reviews.

Otun, a technology aficionado, says the apps on his iPhone and iPad make him a more observant Muslim. From the beeping reminder to stop and pray during his busy schedule running a limo service, to an app that tells him which nearby restaurants serve food prepared within Islamic guidelines, Otun says there’s no longer an excuse to live an unobservant life.

“If you forgot to pray, you might not be responsible, because you’re human; you forget and you can make it up later,”

said Otun, 35. “But not now that you have those apps, that might change things in God’s level.”

Otun’s favorite application, called Find Mecca, is a compass-like program with an electronic indicator that changes from red to green when you’ve reached the requisite prayer angle of 58 degrees, Northeast, to ensure you’re facing Mecca from any location – a requirement of all Muslims when praying.

Otun said he was amazed to see an image of Mecca on his cell phone screen for the first time, and to realize he could carry a library of religious texts with him everywhere.

“iPhone makes you emotional,”

he said.

“I can’t carry 10,000 pages of books, now, you have it in your phone – it’s priceless.”




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