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title: "Radio | Canvas | Ilmiya Documentation"
description: "Stream Quran recitations continuously through Canvas Radio — browse channels, select reciters, and listen without interruption."
url: "https://ilmiya.com/docs/canvas/audio-and-reciters/radio/"
language: "en"
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# Radio

Canvas Radio lets you stream Quran audio continuously without manually selecting verses or Surahs. Choose a channel or reciter and listen for as long as you like.

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## Accessing Radio

1.  From the Canvas home screen, click the **Radio** tab.
2.  Or click **Radio** from the top navigation.

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## Browsing Radio Channels

Radio channels are organized by reciter. Each reciter has their own channel — click any channel to begin streaming.

You can:

-   **Search** for a reciter by name
-   **Browse** the full channel list
-   **See what’s currently playing** on each channel before joining

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## Playing a Radio Channel

1.  Click on a channel from the Radio list.
2.  Playback begins immediately — the current Surah and verse being recited is shown.
3.  Audio continues automatically from one Surah to the next.

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## Radio Player Controls

| Control | Function |
| --- | --- |
| **Play / Pause** | Start or pause the stream |
| **Volume** | Adjust playback volume |
| **Now Playing** | Shows the current Surah and verse |
| **Channel info** | View reciter details |

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## Continuing Where You Left Off

Canvas remembers your last radio session. When you return to the Radio tab, you can resume from where you stopped.

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## Radio vs Manual Listening

|  | Radio | Manual Listening |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Control** | Continuous stream, less manual control | Full control over verse and Surah selection |
| **Best for** | Background listening, ambient recitation | Active study, following along with text |
| **Navigation** | Automatic, channel-based | Verse by verse or full Surah |
| **Word highlighting** | Not available | Available in the reading area |

> **Tip**
>
> Radio is great for creating a Quran-rich environment throughout your day — play it while studying, during breaks, or as background recitation at home.

> **Note**
>
> Radio streaming requires an active internet connection. Stream quality adjusts automatically based on your connection speed.

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