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2012 About.com Islam Readers' Choice Awards - Finalists

Vote for the best in three Islamic categories

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Nominations have been tallied, and the finalists announced!

From 18 January to 15 February 15 2012, the readers of the About.com GuideSite to Islam nominated their favorite Quran reciters, Islamic apps, and Muslim musicians/nasheed artists.*

The results are now in! For each category below, you will find a list of the finalists and a link to cast your vote. No more than one vote per user will be accepted each day.

Voting opened at 12:00 AM EST on Wednesday, 22 February 2012, and will close at 11:59 PM EST on Wednesday, 21 March 2012. The winners will be announced on 30 March 2012, here on the About.com Islam GuideSite. (To be notified automatically when the winners are announced, simply sign up for our free Islam newsletter!)

*Two other categories received few nominations and are being removed from the voting process: Favorite Muslim Baby Name, and Best Muslim to Follow on Twitter.

Now... here are our finalists!

Favorite Quran Reciter

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The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, instructed his followers to "beautify the Quran with your voices" (Abu Dawud). Recitation of the Quran is a precise and melodious undertaking, and those who do it well preserve and share the beauty of the Quran with the world. Your nominations have been tallied, and the finalists are (in alphabetical order by surname): Vote now for your Favorite Quran Reciter.

Best Islamic App

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Muslims use Apps to get Islamic prayer times, read or listen to the Quran, locate the qibla, and more. Islamic Apps (iPhone, iPad, etc.) enrich the religious life of a Muslim in some way. Your nominations have been tallied, and the finalists are (in alphabetical order):
  • iPray
  • Islamic Compass
  • iQuran
  • QamarDeen
  • Quran Reader
Vote now for the Best Islamic App.

Best Muslim Musician/Nasheed Artist

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Muslims have a variety of opinions about music, whether a capella, with drums, or with musical instruments. One must recognize the power of song (nasheed), however, to express faith and inspire people. Your nominations have been tallied, and the finalists are (in alphabetical order by surname):
  • Zain Bhikha
  • Yusuf Islam
  • Sami Yusuf
Vote now for the Best Muslim Musician/Nasheed Artist.
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