Al Furqaan Foundation has placed the English translation of the Quran in over 40 hotels across the nations.

While this is a major feat it is only a drop in the ocean. We will not be satisfied until all the hotels which carry bibles also carry Qurans. Unfortunately we are limited in regards to the hotels which we can cover in person.

However, you can help!

1)      If you are a hotel owner we are asking you to allow us to place English translations of the Quran in all the rooms of your fine establishment as a free service. The Qur’an is a gift to humanity from Allah (SWT). Unfortunately, all of humanity is not even aware of the gift or believes the gift is for Muslims only. By giving thousands of people the opportunity read the words of Allah (SWT) you may be securing your spot in Jannah. Remember, we are not asking you to force others to read the Quran. We are merely requesting they be given a chance to read the most beautiful words ever composed.

2)      If you know a hotel owner we are asking you to talk to him/her about having the Quran placed in his/her hotel as a free read for all guest. Let them know it will not cost them a dime and they are not forcing anybody to read the English translation of the Quran. Do your best to encourage them to make dawah an integral part of their personal and business life. Remember with Allah there is enough reward to go around. There will be hasanat for you, us, and them.

Brothers and sisters there is so much to be done. We have to work together to increase dawah efforts across the nation. By joining the Quran Project you are placing yourself in the front lines of dawah.

There is no telling how many people will read a single translation in one room. This project has the potential to touch thousands across the nation in such a subtle yet effect manner.

The power of the Quran cannot be imagined or contained. The person reading it is forced to think and contemplate about creation, stereotypes, his/her purpose, God and so much more.

The Quran Project is unique in nature and scope. It is the General of dawah in North America. No other project has shown the potential to touch so many people in the long and short term, especially non-Muslims.

The prophet (S) said: “The best of you are those who learn the Quran and teach it to others.”

Please continue to support the Quran Project by donating, informing others, purchasing from Furqaan Bookstore, and allow us to visit your local masjid.

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Click here to donate to Al-Furqaan’s dawah project.

“And hold fast, all of you together by the Rope which Allah (stretches out to you), and do not be divided among yourselves (being Muslims); And remember with thanks Allah’s favor on you; For you were enemies and He joined your hearts together in love, so that by His Grace you became brethren; And you were once on the brink to the Pit of the Fire, and He saved you from it. Thus does Allah make His Signs clear to you: That you may be guided.” (3:103)

Da’awat-ul-Islam (Calling people to Islam) changes society one person at a time.

Many times we find ourselves frustrated at the “apparent” results of our personal dawah efforts, the dawah efforts of the masjid, and the dawah efforts of national organizations. However, we should not lose hope, fall into despair or stop our support of dawa efforts made around the country.

Dawah should be seen as a dual investment, long term and short term. Despite what we may see or believe thousands of people are accepting Islam every year. One by one people are coming to the truth because we are taking the time to give dawah.

A perfect example is the above picture.  Each of them is Muslim because someone took the time to tell them about Islam with words and actions.

Before Islam these brothers were lost in the wilderness of dunya. Some of them maybe would be enemies to each other. Others of them would never hang together because they share so little in common.

Now they are united under the banner of “laa ilaha illallah. Muhammadar rasul Allah.” Not only are they Muslims but they are all active members of their different communities’, married to Muslimahs and productive citizens of society.

Kenyatta is a certified HVAC technician. Qasim is a Graphic Design major at Daley College and the manager of Furqaan Dawah Center located on 7950 S. Kingston Ave. in Chicago, IL. Dawud is a jack of all trades and working for a Fortune 500 company. Habibullah is a recent graduate of Devry University  with a degree in Electrical Engineering and works for a small biomedical company. Abdullah works at a manufacturing plant and has plans to begin a major real estate endeavor. Abdulshakur has just graduated from Governors State University with his degree in Communications and is currently the Manager of Communications at Furqaan Academy.  And Jibreel , while only entering the 8^th grade, has had the opportunity to study Arabic in Egypt and is thankful his parents accepted Islam so he doesn’t have to deal with smoking and drinking at home.

These brothers are not exceptions to the rule. On the contrary, they are the rule when Islam enters the heart of an individual.

Giving up on dawah is equal to giving up on people. Supporting dawah and giving dawah to others is following the path of the prophets (peace be upon all of them) and helping change society for the better.

All of us can take part in changing the lives others. It doesn’t matter if we know them or not. Nor does it matter if we are aware of the positive change taking place. Allah (SWT) is not unaware of who benefits from your dawah even though you may have no clue.

Remember the Prophet (S) said: “By Allah! If a single person embraces Islam at your hands (through you) that will be better for you then the red camels.”

The Quran project hits Chicago with full force.

This summer Al-Furqaan Foundation will be delivering free English translations of the Quran in the 60619 zip code. This is no insignificant task and small dawa project. On the contrary this is an enormous task which will take plenty of hard work, dedication, sacrifice and help from Allah (SWT).

As of date over 4,500 non-Muslims have already received the Quran in that zip code. However, this is only a dip in the ocean. Before the job is complete Al-Furqaan Foundation will have to distribute an additional 12,000 Qurans at bare minimum. There are over 20,000 houses and apartments in the 60619 zip code and our goal is to make sure each house receives nur (light) from the Nobel Word of Allah (SWT).

The response from the community has been positive over all. According to Bro. Qasim, who supervises the distribution, some people request extra copies for family members, others ask questions about the Quran, and a small minority inquire about visiting a masjid. One special lady has even called to give us a donation because she and her husband were exceptionally pleased with the Quran as a gift.

Out of the 4,500 people who have received the free Quran less than five people have completely rejected it or asked for it to be picked up from their house.

Inshaa Allah, Al-Furqaan Foundation will complete the entire 60619 zip code before Ramadan. Yet, the mission of the Quran Project will not be complete. Therefore, when one zip code ends another will begin.

Plans are already underway for the next zip code. Between now and the blessed month of Ramadan we plan to distribute about 17,000 Qurans door-to-door and place the Quran in at least 2 new hotels.

Support from you is needed to keep this unique and gigantic da’wa project alive. Do not miss out on the opportunity to guide people to Islam. With as little as $20 we can deliver 10 Qurans on your behalf. Image the possible results you may see in the grave.

May Allah give you and us success.

Support the Quran distribution project by donating here.

Above: A copy of the Quran translation placed in one of Ramada’s hotel room.

Above: Regional Manager Shahriyar Ali (left) presenting a copy of the Quran translation to Br Ariff (right) of Ramada Glendale Heights.

Read the complete Press Release here

History is full of examples that show how a single person can make a difference and change history. Was not the Prophet (saw) all alone? Did not Muhammad Iqbal alone change the course of history by his “Two Nation Theory”? Did not Malcolm X change the history of this country? This truth of history always has been and always will be. A single person can make a difference. So, the first step is to believe that change is possible. Does the Quran not give examples of prophets who were determined to make positive change?

The second step is to have a vision. What is it that is going to change about the world? As Muslims can you envision Islam in America? Why not! We live in the world of “war of ideas”, and if Islam is the best idea then it will naturally win. Can you envision Islam being the hottest topic in the media, not as a negative stereotyped image but rather a positive and as a natural phenomenon? If you can envision Islam growing in America then you can truly be of those who can change history. Islam in America is a very small idea compared to the Prophet vision who said Islam will one day enter every house in the world.

The third step is to have clear plan that will have a definite impact on the society around you. The Prophet said, “The best intelligence is a clear consequential plan”

The fourth step is to have absolute determination; to be brave and daring, to be a man of intentions, to carry an agenda; to be strong as steel in your vision.

The fifth step is to have patience and to struggle hard. Any man of substance finds himself in an adventure of many tests and hardships.

No real change in the world has have ever occurred with out these five steps. These are clear steps of change given in the Quran; our steps of success in this life and the next.

Insha Allah, Al Furqaan Foundation can make history. We envision that Islam will become a strong culture in America and have its global impact. We envision that this “Buzz” of Islam can begin by sending a Quran to every house in this country. To every hospital, for people who have lost hope to now begin to reflect upon God. To every hotel to show that the Quran is also a holy scripture. Yes, we believe this and other activities can create the proper buzz to get people thinking about Islam. We have a clear plan, to send the Qurans zipcode by zipcode, by having a proper understanding of the demographics and catering to them. Having a response team and a beautiful website that answers general questions on Islam.

We envision this to create a proper buzz in America and Allah is our helper.

“This is a historic step for US based Muslims, as we work to bridge the gap in understanding of Islam with our non-Muslim neighbors. Our effort is meant to clarify any prejudices and misconceptions one might have about Islam from the source of inspiration for over a billion Muslims around the world,” said Wajahat Sayeed, Founder and President of Al-Furqaan Foundation.

Al-Furqaan Foundation, having launched its Hotel room distribution a while ago, is now also incorporating the household distribution under its belt, with other efforts under way to place copies of the Qur’an in hospitals and other residential facilities such as retirement homes, nursing homes, etc.

“With these efforts, we look forward to a national dialogue about Islam. Dialogue will help for a better understanding and understanding will lead to trust,” said Omar Baloch, Al-Furqaan Foundation staff.

Al-Furqaan Foundation is a non-profit dawah organization based in Chicago. Al-Furqaan Foundation publishes and prints Islamic material. Its objective is to deliver a copy of the translation of the Qur’an to every household, hotel and hospital room, college dorm, and retirement home in America.

The English only copy (no Arabic) is a modern English translation that has been translated and printed in the US and has been approved by the highest Islamic authorities such as the Al-Azhar University in Egypt. For questions, comments, or concerns please go to our websites www.al-furqaan.org

Al-Furqaan derives inspiration from many references in the Qur’an and Sunnah about the duty of every Muslim to deliver the message to all mankind. Acting upon the Qur’anic injunction “Let there arise out of you a band of people inviting to all that is good, enjoining what is right, and forbidding what is wrong…” – 3:104, the Foundation, with donations from Muslims, will serve as a conduit within an organizational framework to deliver a FREE copy of the Qur’an to every household, every hotel room, and other group residential facilities such as retirement homes, college dormitories, etc. in the United States.

“Muslims have to wake up and realize that the Day of Judgment is a win or lose proposition. And on that day when every Non-Muslim will attempt to put the blame on every Muslim friend, neighbor, colleague, etc. and say that we had the message but we did not deliver it to them, then on that day we will lose!” said Wajahat Sayeed, President and one of the founding members of Al-Furqaan. “Ask yourself these questions: How many non-Muslim neighbors do you have? How many have you attempted to give a copy of the Qur’an to? Why have you not? People have expressed a variety of reasons, including fear, intimidation, rejection, etc.”

Al-Furqaan has taken that fear, intimidation and other reasons, out of the delivery process to provide a mechanism to fulfill every Muslim’s obligation. Al-Furqaan’s goal is for every $2.00 received in donations from a Muslim, a Qur’an will be sent out to a non-Muslim – a phenomenal value achieved by streamlining the delivery and logistics infrastructure. Within the $2.00 we are able to not only publish a translation that is aesthetically appealing (quality of cover, paper, print, etc.), but handle the mailing of each copy and run our operations. At this price most people can’t even buy a copy of Yusuf Ali’s English translation!!

“If people donate only $100 a month, then we will deliver 50 Qur’ans, InshaAllah. That $100/month translates to 600 Qur’ans in a year, from one person alone!!! Imagine what we could do if each person reading this release decided to commit a $100/month and then agreed to raise funds just for their Zip Code either by themselves or through their mosque or local organization. Can’t do it in a month, do it in a few months, or a year – the point is, if we take an active role in making it happen and we do it consistently throughout our lives, InshaAllah, today it is the US, tomorrow it could be the whole world”, says Sayeed with deep conviction and enthusiasm.

“We hope and pray to Allah (SWT) that the Muslim Ummah realizes this obligation and help themselves by generously donating to distribute copies of the final guidance to mankind – the Criterion with which people will be judged on the day of Judgment – to every corner of the United States”.

Al-Furqaan Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization in the US and is in the process of getting its 501(c)(3). It has been organized for the sole purpose of doing Dawah through the Holy Qur’an.