On contrary, Muslims have a peaceful life because of their true submission to the wills to Allah, who is One. Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born. And there is none co-equal, or comparable unto Him. [Quran 112:1-4]

This photograph of a Muslim woman, her proper covering, according to the laws, not only gives the sense of submissiveness, but you can also sense the tranquility in her eyes.

A Muslim woman, has more rights than any others. They are the most valuable being in a society, because not only they have the quality of mother hood, but also they seek the pleasure of Allah (SWT), and act as His trustee on this world, and do not try to gain fame or satisfy one’s own ego.

One who does not cover herself properly, actually saying others, “look at me – I am absolute disobedient to Allah.” The laws for covering a woman’s body is clearly mentioned in the last and the final revelation Quran “as order” in chapter 24:31, and its “benefit” in chapter 33. – “Let them cast their outer garments over their bodies. That is best in order that they be known and not harmed.” [Quran 33:59]

A true Muslim woman is also aware of the trap of western norms of clothing. Some might call it “Women’s Liberation,” which is more often a disguised form of exploitation of her body, deprivation of her honor and degradation of her soul.

This photograph is for honoring those who become submissive for a life in tranquility, and peace in their soul. Photograph was taken with her permission in Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Technical Info: Olympus E-5 | ISO1600 | 1/25sec @ f/3.9 | Focal length 46mm
Title of the Photograph: A Life in Tranquility
Photo of the Day Award Category: Islamic Photography
Photograph Location: Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor | Malaysia
Photographer: Ahmad Jaa (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Ahmad Jaa, is an ordinary person who enjoys photography. He is not a pro and his works never been published or exhibited anywhere before. He shoots what he likes and what interest him. He loves chocolates. Just that only recently, sometime early this year he started to enjoy more and thus shooting more and more. The joy and fun in photography to his is the most important thing. Without the fun factor, photography will not be a fun thing and a happy hobby. With fun, one will be happy and enjoying them and this will keep them moving forward. He will keep on improving, experimenting and shooting and hopefully will be a better photographer.

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26. And [mention, O Muhammad], when We designated for Abraham the site of the House, [saying], “Do not associate anything with Me (Allah) and purify My House(Ka’bah) for those who perform tawaf and those who stand [in prayer] and those who bow and prostrate.

27. And proclaim to the people the hajj [pilgrimage]; they will come to you on foot and on every lean camel; they will come from every distant pass –
28. That they may witness benefits for themselves and mention the name of Allah on known days over what He has provided for them of [sacrificial] animals. So eat of them and feed the miserable and poor.
29. Then let them end their untidiness and fulfill their vows and perform tawaf around the ancient House.

Technical Info: Olympus E-5 | ISO1600 | 1/30sec @ f3.9 | Focal length 46mm
Title of the Photograph: From Makkah to Kuala Lumpur
Photo of the Day Award Category: Islamic Photography
Photograph Location: Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia
Photographer: Ahmad Jaa (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Ahmad Jaa, is an ordinary person who enjoys photography. He is not a pro and his works never been published or exhibited anywhere before. He shoots what he likes and what interest him. He loves chocolates. Just that only recently, sometime early this year he started to enjoy more and thus shooting more and more. The joy and fun in photography to his is the most important thing. Without the fun factor, photography will not be a fun thing and a happy hobby. With fun, one will be happy and enjoying them and this will keep them moving forward. He will keep on improving, experimenting and shooting and hopefully will be a better photographer.

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Since the attributes of Allah given in this chapter are unique, false gods and pretenders to divinity can be easily dismissed using these verses. Despite the true divine message, there are people who believe in the absurdity of the philosophy of anthropomorphism. Is it not an insult to human intelligence and to the Creator who gave us this intelligence? Such people are truly ‘deaf’ and ‘blind’ despite the faculty of hearing and sight given to them by Allah. The Qur’an says: “Deaf, dumb, and blind, They will not return (to the path).” [Al-Qur'an 2:18]. They need to understand, Allah (SWT) need not come down personally for giving the instruction manual. He chooses a man amongst men to deliver the message and communicates with him at a higher level through the medium of revelations. Such chosen men are called messengers, and prophets of God, not the son of God, or gods in different form.

Technical Info: Canon EOS 10D | ISO 100 | Focal length 85mm | Exposure 1/125sec at f/4.5
Title of the photograph: Allah hu Akbar
Photo of the Day Award Category: Islamic Photography
Photograph Location: Lahore | Pakistan
Photographer: Pharan Tanveer ( Lahore, Pakistan )
Pharan Tanveer is a student of bachelor at Lahore University of Management Sciences, but does photography more than he visits classes or read books. He has spent most of his time to strengthen his grip on this passion of his, which to some extent is like a fuel that keeps him running. Photography is something that he inherited from his father, Tanveer Ahmad, who has always been a benchmark for him.

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Technical Info: Nikon D90 | Nikkor 18-105mm | ISO 400 | Focal length- 105mm | Exposure 1/10sec at f/5.6
Title of the photograph: Innocent Supplication
Photo of the Day Award Category: Islamic Photography
Photograph Location: Cooch Behar, West Bengal | India
Photographer: Kamalesh Das (Cooch behar, West bengal, India)
Kamalesh Das is a school teacher. He is 29 years old, who got his first camera in 2007. It was a point and shoot digital camera from Kodak. However when he first took few shots in his friend’s DSLR, he started to think seriously about photography. Then the very next year he took his first DSLR Nikon D40. Though he start taking Photographs on his vacation time but he gave serious attention to it. He realized there are many opportunities to photograph around, even in his bedroom. Till today he uses to see good photos and recharge his energy for good work. Every click in his shutter is new for him, as his past experience gets challenge over there. So He always tries to think different to get new.

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However one must know that the sign of crescent moon and star are not representing Islam. Though there are some countries who used these sign in their flag and Masjid to influenced peoples wrong belief, but a Muslim must know Prophet Mohammad(PBUH) never used these signs in his lifetime. Instead of using those pagan signs, a Muslim must understand the true meaning of Sahadah, because in the life of this world we need reminders that can truly remind us, so that we are not swayed away from the straight path. It is Islam which can only guide to that straight path, and reminds us five times a day. Islam is the complete way of life, where a Muslim, remembering the purpose of life in their every step, remembering good things they learn, the people around them, the world, the alternation of the night and the day, and every creation between the heaven and the earth are signs for a people who use reasoning.

A Muslim also must know, it wasn’t until the Ottoman Empire that the crescent moon and star became affiliated with the Muslim world. When the Turks conquered Constantinople (Istanbul) in 1453, they adopted the city’s existing flag and symbol. The faith of Islam has historically had no symbol, and these crescent moon and star are essentially an ancient pagan icon.

Technical Info: Olympus E-5 | Zuiko Digital 12-60mm | ISO 200 | 1/200 @ f5.6 @ 26mm
Title of the Photograph: Sahadah
Photo of the Day Award Category: Islamic Photography
Photograph Location: Malaysia
Photographer: Ahmad Muzahar Muhaimin (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Ahmad Muzahar Muhaimin is an ordinary person who enjoys photography. He is not a pro and his works never been published or exhibited anywhere before. He shoots what he likes and what interest him. He loves chocolates. Just that only recently, sometime early this year he started to enjoy more and thus shooting more and more. The joy and fun in photography to his is the most important thing. Without the fun factor, photography will not be a fun thing and a happy hobby. With fun, one will be happy and enjoying them and this will keep them moving forward. He will keep on improving, experimenting and shooting and hopefully will be a better photographer.

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Technical Info: Nikon D90| 1/8 sec at f4.5 | ISO 1000 | Focal Length 12mm
Title of the photograph: Ramadan Kareem
Photo of the Day Award Category: Islamic Photography
Photograph Location: Dhaka | Bangladesh
Photographer: Rezwan Razzaq ( Dhaka, Bangladesh )
Rezwan Razzaq is from Dhaka, Bangladesh. He graduated in Computer Science from North South University and currently working at a renowned advertising agency in creative section as a Creative Supervisor. He has been doing photography since school but doing it with a professional SLR since 2002 when he came to get his Nikon N75 camera from his father.

He believes that there are no rules when it comes to photography. Yet, there is no question that certain images create distinct impact while others create zilch. Certain images are cherished by the subjects we photograph, and others rapidly make their way to the circular file. So he tries to endeavor to present his takes on what he believes. Simplicity is his own theme.

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Technical Info: Canon 40D | 1/250sec @ f/1.8 | ISO 200 | Focal length 50mm
Title of the photograph: Praying
Photo of the Day Award Category: Islamic Photography
Photograph Location: Delhi | India
Photographer:Magda Biskup (Sydney, Australia)
Magda bought her first SLR camera 6 years ago, after spending a year working in Malaysia, where she fell in love with travelling. She traveled through 40 countries and majority of her photos are taken while on the road. Magda shots with Canon 40d and a selection of lenses, mostly 24-105mm f4 and 10-20mm f4.5-5.6. She was born and raised in Poland but is currently living in Sydney, Australia.
Photo Blog: http://www.destination-world.net
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Technical Info: Nikon D80 with Nikkor 50mm f1.8, Exposure 1/60 sec at f/1.8, ISO: 200, Focal length: 50mm
Title of the photograph: Mannequins in headscarf
Photo of the Day Award Category: Islamic Photography
Photograph Location: Malaysia
Photographer: Mat Zain Abdullah (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Zain Abdullah is a Malaysian self-taught photographer who enjoys taking pictures since he took up the hobby in 2003. He has fully converted to digital since 2008 and is now using Nikon D80. Some of his photographs have been published by local as well as international magazines although he still prefers to remain as a hobbyist. He loves shooting architecture, people, street scene and landscape most. More of his photographs can be found at his website and his photo blog as provided below.

Website : http://zain.zenfolio.com
Photoblog : http://zainabdullah.wordpress.com

Portfolio: www.flickr.com/waseef