Athab Al-Tilawa

Acceptable Use Policy

What is and is not allowed when using the platform and taking part in its competitions, to protect the sanctity of the texts and the fairness of the competition.

Last updated: 14 October 2026

This policy keeps Athab Al-Tilawa an environment worthy of the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Prophet ﷺ, and ensures fair competition between participants. It complements the Terms of Use.

1. Reverence for the sacred texts

  • Verses are recited as revealed, without alteration, observing the rules and etiquette of recitation.
  • Prophetic hadith are narrated in their established wording and attributed to their sources. A fabricated hadith may never be presented as the words of the Prophet ﷺ.
  • No use that mocks or demeans the sacred texts is permitted.

2. Authentic entries

  • Your entry must be your own performance in your natural voice; no one else may perform it for you.
  • Voice cloning or AI-generated voices, and effects or processing that enhance or alter the performance, are prohibited unless the competition’s conditions expressly allow them.
  • Nasheed entries must follow each competition’s conditions on rhythm and accompaniment.
  • Recordings must be continuous, without cuts or splicing, where the competition requires it, and filmed to the track’s published specifications.

3. Prohibited content

You may not upload, publish or send any content that:

  • is offensive, obscene, or contrary to public decency or Islamic values;
  • incites hatred, violence or discrimination, or insults any person or group;
  • is political, promotional or commercial and unrelated to the competition;
  • violates the privacy or rights of others, including filming other people or publishing their data without their permission.

4. Dealing with committees and participants

  • Be respectful in all communication with judges, organisers and participants.
  • Do not try to influence the judging, or contact judges about assessments outside the platform’s official channels.
  • Appeals are made only in the manner set by the competition’s conditions.

5. Security and integrity of the platform

  • Do not attempt to breach or disrupt the platform, or to access data or accounts that are not yours.
  • Do not use automated software to collect content, create accounts or submit applications.
  • Do not create fake or multiple accounts, and never share your verification code.
  • Uploaded files are scanned automatically for safety and suitability; never upload harmful files.

6. Reporting violations

If you notice content or behaviour that breaches this policy, please report it through the official channels published on the platform, with any details you have.

7. Action on violations

Depending on the seriousness of the violation, the platform may remove the content, disqualify the entry, cancel a result or prize, or suspend or close the account, and may report the matter to the competent authorities where required.

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