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 This is a brief list of frequently asked questions. Please feel free to ask your question if it is not answered here via our contact page. This is a brief list of frequently asked questions. Please feel free to ask your question if it is not answered here via our contact page.
  
-===== Quran Navigator =====+===== Quran Application =====
  
-  * **How to use Tanzil Quran Navigator?** \\ Some basic usage information including navigation Hot Keys is provided at [[Quran Navigator|this page]].+  * **Is there a mobile version of Tanzil?** \\ Yes. You can install Tanzil on your mobile phone using the instructions described here: [[Install on Mobile]].
  
-  * **Can I download Tanzil into my computer?** \\ A Quranic desktop application with similar features can be downloaded from our sister project, [[http://zekr.org|zekr.org]]. More options are available [[Who is using Tanzil?|here]].+  * **Can I use desktop version on mobile phones?** \\ Yes. You can switch between mobile and desktop versions from our Display options.
  
-  * **Is there any mobile version of Tanzil?** \\ Tanzil Quran Navigator fully works on tablets and mobile phones using their default browsers. Other mobile applications equipped with Tanzil Quran text can be found [[Who is using Tanzil?|here]].+  * **Where to find a user manual for Tanzil?** \\ The main features of Tanzil Quran Navigator is described at [[Quran Navigator|this page]].
  
-===== Bookmarking ===== +===== Audio & Recitations =====
-  * **How can I get back to the same aya that I was reading in my last visit?** \\ Simply bookmark http://tanzil.net/ in your browser (without any trailing numbers after # sign in the url). Tanzil will automatically redirect you to the last aya visited.+
  
-  * **Can I link to a specific page in the Quran or in translations?** \\  Yes. Each page in Tanzil has a unique url, which can be found in the URL bar of your browserMore information is available [[Deep Links|here]].+  * **Is there an option for "repeating" ayas?** \\ Yes. You can set how many times each aya is recited. On desktop mode, click on the wrench icon on the top-right corner of the Recitation box to access the repeat menuIn mobile mode, repeat menu is available in the Settings page.
  
-  * **Can I bookmark the current aya that I am reading for a later reference?** \\ SureEach aya in Tanzil has a unique url, so you can use the default bookmarking system of your browser to bookmark the current aya.+  * **Can I change the recitation speed?** \\ YesYou can adjust playback speed by clicking on the 1.0x number on the player pad. In mobile version, the speed menu is available in the Settings page.
  
-===== Sound & Recitations ===== +  * **May listen to translation audio after recitation of each aya?** \\ YesJust tick the "Play translation" checkbox in the Recitation boxIn mobile mode, the "Play translation" option is available in the Settings pageNote that this option is availble only for those translations for which we have audios.
-  * **I can't see the play button under Recitation menu. What should I do?** \\ You need to have [[http://tanzil.net/pub/url/?q=get.adobe.com/flashplayer|Flash Player]] installed on your browser. Also make sure that no add-on like Flashblock has blocked the Flash player+
  
-  * **Is there any option for "repeating" ayas?** \\ Yes. You can set how many times each aya to be recited by clicking on the number right after the reciters list in the Recitation menu+  * **Can I download mp3 files separately?** \\ You can download audio files either verse by verse from [[http://everyaya.com|everyaya.com]], or sura by sura from various resources like [[http://mp3quran.net|mp3quran.net]].
  
-  * **Can I use browser's native HTML5 audio instead of Flash player?** \\ If Flash player is not installed on your browser, Tanzil automatically switches to using HTML5 audio if it is supported by your browser. 
  
-  * **Can I download mp3 files separately?** \\ You can download audio files either verse by verse from [[http://tanzil.net/pub/url/?q=versebyversequran.com|versebyversequran.com]], or sura by sura from various resources like [[http://tanzil.net/pub/url/?q=mp3quran.net|mp3quran.net]].+===== Bookmarking =====
  
-  * **Can suggest a new Quran recitation or audio translation to be added to Tanzil?** \\ If you have access to a high-quality Quran recitation or audio translationyou can help us add it to Tanzil using the instructions provided in [[Adding New Recitations|this page]].+  * **How can get back to the same aya that I was reading in my last visit?** \\ Tanzil automatically redirect you to the last aya visited. Make sure to bookmark [[https://tanzil.net/|Tanzil.net]] in your browser without any trailing part after # in the url.  
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 +  * **Can I link to a specific page in the Quran or in translations?** \\  Yes. Each page in Tanzil has a unique urlwhich can be found in the URL bar of your browser. More information is available [[Deep Links|here]]
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 +  * **Can I bookmark the current aya that I am reading for a later reference?** \\ Each aya in Tanzil has a unique url, so you can use the default bookmarking system of your browser to bookmark the current aya.
  
 ===== Quran Text ===== ===== Quran Text =====
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   * **How accurate is Tanzil Quran text?** \\ Tanzil Quran text is carefully derived from [[Medina Mushaf]], which is currently the most authentic copy of the holy Quran (narration of Hafs). See more information on [[Tanzil Project| this page]].   * **How accurate is Tanzil Quran text?** \\ Tanzil Quran text is carefully derived from [[Medina Mushaf]], which is currently the most authentic copy of the holy Quran (narration of Hafs). See more information on [[Tanzil Project| this page]].
  
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   * **I can't see Quran text properly on my browser. Any solution?** \\ Tanzil uses font embedding techniques to display Quran text properly. If your browser does not support these techniques, you need to install a suitable [[Quranic Fonts|Quranic font]].    * **I can't see Quran text properly on my browser. Any solution?** \\ Tanzil uses font embedding techniques to display Quran text properly. If your browser does not support these techniques, you need to install a suitable [[Quranic Fonts|Quranic font]]. 
  
-  * **Why some Kasra's are displayed like Fatha?** \\ The combination of Kasra+Shadda is displayed ambiguously in some Arabic fonts. See more information at [[Arabic fonts issues|this page]].+  * **Why some Kasra's are displayed like Fatha?** \\ The combination of Kasra+Shadda may be displayed ambiguously in some Arabic fonts. See more information at [[Arabic fonts issues|this page]].
  
 ===== Translations ===== ===== Translations =====
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   * **Can I download Quran translations from Tanzil?** \\ Yes. All Quran translations available in tanzil are provided for download in various formats at our [[http://tanzil.net/trans|Translations Repository]].   * **Can I download Quran translations from Tanzil?** \\ Yes. All Quran translations available in tanzil are provided for download in various formats at our [[http://tanzil.net/trans|Translations Repository]].
  
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 ===== Search ===== ===== Search =====
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   * **How can I get a list of ayas containing a specific word?** \\ Simply enter the word in the Search box on the left side of Tanzil Quran Navigator. See our [[Search Tips]] for more information.    * **How can I get a list of ayas containing a specific word?** \\ Simply enter the word in the Search box on the left side of Tanzil Quran Navigator. See our [[Search Tips]] for more information. 
  
-  * **I do not have Arabic keyboard. How can I enter Arabic words in the search box?** \\ You can use online tools available, such as [[http://tanzil.net/pub/url/?q=www.google.com/ta3reeb/|Google Arabic Transliteration]].+  * **I do not have Arabic keyboard. How can I enter Arabic words in the search box?** \\ You can use online tools available, such as [[http://www.google.com/ta3reeb/|Google Arabic Transliteration]].
  
   * **Can I search in the translations as well?** \\ Currently no. This feature will be enabled in the near future.   * **Can I search in the translations as well?** \\ Currently no. This feature will be enabled in the near future.
  
 ===== Tanzil Project ===== ===== Tanzil Project =====
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   * **Who is behind Tanzil project?** \\ Tanzil is an independent international project, and does not belong to any sect, organization, or country. You can see the list of contributors at [[Credits|this page]].    * **Who is behind Tanzil project?** \\ Tanzil is an independent international project, and does not belong to any sect, organization, or country. You can see the list of contributors at [[Credits|this page]]. 
  
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 ===== For Developers ===== ===== For Developers =====
-  * **I want to develop a Quranic website/application. Can I use your resources?** \\ Sure. We have provided all resources used in Tanzil in our [[Resources|resources page]]. Our navigator's source code is not available though, as it is still in experimental phase.+ 
 +  * **I want to develop a Quranic website/application. Can I use your resources?** \\ Sure. We have provided all resources used in Tanzil in our [[Resources|resources page]]. They are available for non-commercial purposes
  
   * **Can I embed Tanzil Quran Navigator into my website?** \\ Yes. You can find the instructions at [[Embed Tanzil|this page]].   * **Can I embed Tanzil Quran Navigator into my website?** \\ Yes. You can find the instructions at [[Embed Tanzil|this page]].
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 +  * **Can I suggest a new Quran recitation or audio translation to be added to Tanzil?** \\ If you have access to a high-quality Quran recitation or audio translation, you can help us add it to Tanzil using the instructions provided in [[Adding New Recitations|this page]].
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 ===== Other Questions ===== ===== Other Questions =====
   * **I have a question about Quran/Islam. Where can I find the answer?** \\ Please contact an Islamic scholar. You can find a proper person to consult with by a simple search on the web.   * **I have a question about Quran/Islam. Where can I find the answer?** \\ Please contact an Islamic scholar. You can find a proper person to consult with by a simple search on the web.
  
-  * **Can I access Hadith online?** \\  There are several websites providing Hadith. You can for example try [[http://tanzil.net/pub/url/?q=www.quranexplorer.com/hadith/English/index.html|this one]].+  * **Can I access Hadith online?** \\  There are several websites providing Hadith. You can for example try [[http://www.quranexplorer.com/hadith/English/index.html|this one]].
  
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