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Muslim Mubarak: Islamic Companion App

Comprehensive Islamic lifestyle app with prayer times, Quran reading, AI assistant, and spiritual tools

4.9 / 5.0
App Store Rating
65%
Daily Active Users
99.2%
Prayer Notifications
12 min
Quran Sessions

Project Overview

Muslim Mubarak is a comprehensive Islamic companion application designed to support Muslims in their daily spiritual practices. The app provides accurate prayer times, complete Quran reading with translations, AI-powered religious guidance, Qibla direction, dhikr counter, and a wealth of Islamic content. The application serves as an all-in-one Islamic lifestyle tool, combining essential features like prayer time notifications with educational content including hadith collections from Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, Asma ul-Husna (99 Names of Allah), and morning/evening remembrances (adhkar). Built with React Native and Expo for cross-platform deployment, the app leverages Firebase for backend services and integrates multiple Islamic APIs for accurate prayer calculations and Quranic content. With a 4.9-star rating, Muslim Mubarak has become a trusted companion for Muslims worldwide seeking to strengthen their faith and maintain consistent spiritual practices.

The Challenge

Developing Muslim Mubarak required addressing several unique challenges specific to Islamic applications: **1. Prayer Time Accuracy** Calculating accurate prayer times is crucial for Muslims. The app needed to support multiple calculation methods (Muslim World League, ISNA, Egypt, Makkah, Karachi, Tehran, etc.) and handle edge cases like extreme latitudes where standard calculations fail. **2. Qibla Direction Precision** Providing accurate Qibla direction requires precise compass calibration, GPS coordinates, and great circle calculations. The feature needed to work reliably across different devices with varying magnetometer quality. **3. Quran Content Management** Managing the complete Quran with Arabic text, multiple translations, transliterations, and audio recitations required efficient data structures and smooth scrolling performance for 6,236 verses. **4. AI Religious Assistant** Building an AI assistant that provides accurate Islamic guidance while being respectful of different schools of thought (madhabs) and avoiding controversial rulings. The AI needed to cite sources and encourage users to consult scholars for complex matters. **5. Offline Functionality** Many users access Islamic apps during travel or in areas with limited connectivity. Core features like prayer times, Quran reading, and dhikr counter needed to work completely offline. **6. Cultural Sensitivity** The app serves a diverse global Muslim community with varying cultural practices. UI/UX decisions needed to respect cultural differences while maintaining Islamic authenticity. **7. Notification Reliability** Prayer time notifications are critical and must be delivered exactly on time, even when the app is closed. This required handling iOS/Android background limitations carefully. **8. Multi-Language Support** Supporting multiple languages including right-to-left (RTL) languages like Arabic and Urdu required careful UI design and text handling throughout the app.

The Solution

I developed a comprehensive cross-platform solution addressing all religious and technical requirements: **React Native Cross-Platform Development** Built the application using React Native with Expo for rapid cross-platform deployment to iOS and Android. Achieved 95%+ code sharing while maintaining native performance for smooth Quran scrolling and compass animations. **Accurate Prayer Time Calculations** Integrated Adhan.js library for precise prayer time calculations supporting 10+ calculation methods. Implemented high-latitude adjustments (angle-based, one-seventh, middle of the night) for users in extreme northern/southern locations. **Qibla Compass Implementation** Built a smooth, responsive Qibla compass using device magnetometer data with noise filtering and calibration guidance. Implemented great circle calculation for accurate direction from any location on Earth. **Complete Quran Integration** Integrated complete Quran content with Arabic text, multiple translations (English, Turkish, Urdu, Indonesian, etc.), and verse-by-verse navigation. Implemented efficient virtualized list rendering for smooth scrolling through all 114 surahs. **AI-Powered Religious Assistant** Integrated OpenAI's GPT with carefully crafted system prompts grounded in authentic Islamic sources. The AI provides guidance on daily religious matters, explains Islamic concepts, and always encourages consulting qualified scholars for complex fiqh questions. **Firebase Backend Infrastructure** Used Firebase for user authentication, Firestore for user preferences and progress tracking, Cloud Functions for server-side operations, and Firebase Analytics for usage insights. **Offline-First Architecture** Implemented comprehensive offline support using AsyncStorage and local databases. Prayer times are pre-calculated for the month, Quran content is cached locally, and all core features work without internet. **Smart Prayer Notifications** Built a robust notification system using Expo Notifications with exact scheduling. Notifications are scheduled up to a week in advance and automatically rescheduled when the app is opened. **Hadith Collections** Integrated authenticated hadith collections from Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim with search functionality, bookmarking, and categorization by topic. **Dhikr Counter & Tasbih** Created a digital tasbih with haptic feedback, multiple preset dhikr options, daily goals, and statistics tracking. Users can track their daily remembrance progress. **Islamic Calendar & Events** Integrated Hijri calendar with important Islamic dates, Ramadan countdown, and notifications for significant events. **Beautiful Islamic UI** Designed a calming, Islamic-inspired interface with appropriate colors (green, teal), Arabic calligraphy elements, and respectful imagery throughout the app.

Development Approach

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Research & Planning: Studied existing Islamic apps, consulted with Islamic scholars for feature requirements, researched prayer calculation methods and Quran APIs

2

UI/UX Design: Created Islamic-themed design system with appropriate colors, typography, and imagery. Designed prayer times, Quran reader, and compass interfaces

3

Core Development: Built prayer time calculation engine, Qibla compass, and basic navigation structure with React Native and Expo

4

Quran Integration: Implemented complete Quran with Arabic text, translations, bookmarking, and efficient virtualized rendering

5

AI Assistant: Integrated GPT API with Islamic-focused system prompts, implemented chat interface with source citations

6

Hadith & Content: Added Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim collections, Asma ul-Husna, and morning/evening adhkar

7

Notification System: Built reliable prayer time notifications with exact scheduling and background refresh

8

Offline Support: Implemented comprehensive caching for prayer times, Quran content, and user data

9

Multi-Language: Added support for English, Arabic, Turkish, Urdu with proper RTL handling

10

Testing & QA: Tested prayer time accuracy across multiple locations and timezones, beta testing with Muslim community members

11

Launch: App Store and Play Store submission, community outreach, Islamic forum engagement

Technologies Used

Mobile Development

React NativeExpo SDKTypeScriptReact NavigationExpo RouterReanimated

Islamic APIs & Libraries

Adhan.js (Prayer Times)Quran APIHijri CalendarQibla CalculationHadith APIs

Backend & Database

Firebase AuthFirestoreCloud FunctionsAsyncStorageSQLite

AI Integration

OpenAI GPT APICustom Islamic PromptsContext ManagementSource Citation

Location & Sensors

Expo LocationMagnetometer (Compass)GPS CoordinatesGeolocation API

Notifications

Expo NotificationsBackground FetchLocal SchedulingPush Notifications

Offline & Storage

AsyncStorageOffline CachingLocal DatabaseFile System

Analytics & Monitoring

Firebase AnalyticsCrashlyticsUser Engagement Tracking

Key Features

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Accurate Prayer Times

Precise prayer time calculations supporting 10+ methods including Muslim World League, ISNA, and regional standards with high-latitude adjustments.

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Complete Quran

Full Quran with Arabic text, multiple translations, transliteration, verse-by-verse navigation, and bookmarking.

🤖

AI Religious Assistant

GPT-powered assistant providing Islamic guidance, answering questions, and explaining religious concepts with authentic sources.

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Qibla Compass

Accurate Qibla direction finder with smooth compass animation and calibration guidance.

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Dhikr Counter

Digital tasbih with haptic feedback, preset dhikr options, daily goals, and progress tracking.

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Hadith Collections

Authenticated hadith from Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim with search and bookmarking.

Asma ul-Husna

The 99 Names of Allah with meanings, explanations, and audio pronunciation.

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Morning/Evening Adhkar

Complete collection of morning and evening remembrances with Arabic text and translations.

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Hijri Calendar

Islamic calendar with important dates, Ramadan countdown, and event notifications.

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Prayer Notifications

Reliable adhan notifications delivered exactly on time, even when app is closed.

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Offline Support

Full offline functionality for prayer times, Quran reading, and dhikr counter.

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Multi-Language

Available in English, Arabic, Turkish, Urdu, and more with proper RTL support.

Results & Impact

4.9 / 5.0
App Store Rating
Excellent user satisfaction across both platforms
65%
Daily Active Users
Percentage of users who open app daily for prayers
99.2%
Prayer Notifications
Notification delivery accuracy rate
12 min
Quran Sessions
Average daily Quran reading session duration
500+
AI Queries
Daily religious questions answered by AI assistant
40%
Offline Usage
Percentage of sessions used offline
5+
Languages
Supported languages including RTL
1M+
Dhikr Counted
Total dhikr/tasbih counted by users
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Alhamdulillah, this is exactly what I needed! Prayer times are always accurate, the Quran reader is beautiful, and the AI assistant is surprisingly knowledgeable about Islamic matters. I use the dhikr counter every day after prayers. The app has genuinely helped me become more consistent with my daily worship. Highly recommend to all Muslims!
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Ahmed M.
Daily User, App Store Review

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