Question 1

What is Sadaka Jariyah?

Accepted Answer

Sadaka Jariyah is ongoing charity — a good deed whose reward continues after death. The Prophet ﷺ said: "When a person dies, all their deeds end except three: ongoing charity (Sadaka Jariyah), knowledge that benefits others, or a righteous child who prays for them." (Sahih Muslim 1631). This app was built as a Sadaka Jariyah in memory of a beloved mother.

Question 2

What are morning Azkar in Islam?

Accepted Answer

Morning Azkar (أذكار الصباح) are specific supplications and remembrances recommended to be said after Fajr prayer until sunrise. They include Ayat al-Kursi, the last two ayahs of Surah Al-Baqarah, and various tasbih. They provide spiritual protection and start the day with the remembrance of Allah.

Question 3

How long does it take to complete a Quran Khatmah?

Accepted Answer

The Quran has 604 pages. Reading 20 pages per day completes a Khatmah in about 30 days (one month). Reading 10 pages per day takes 60 days (two months). Reading just 4 pages per day still completes it in about 5 months. Our Khatmah Planner lets you set your own daily target.

Question 4

What is the Qibla direction?

Accepted Answer

The Qibla is the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, toward which Muslims pray. Every Muslim faces the Qibla during Salah (prayer). The exact Qibla direction varies by location — from New York it is northeast, from London it is southeast, from Sydney it is northwest. Our Prayer Suite calculates your exact Qibla using your device location.

Question 5

What is the difference between Hadith and Quran?

Accepted Answer

The Quran is the literal word of Allah revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through Angel Jibreel over 23 years. Hadith are the recorded sayings, actions and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, compiled by scholars. The most authentic Hadith collections are Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, followed by Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Nasai, and Ibn Majah.

Question 6

How many ayahs (verses) are in the Quran?

Accepted Answer

The Quran contains 6,236 ayahs (verses) across 114 surahs (chapters). The longest surah is Al-Baqarah (286 ayahs) and the shortest are Al-Kawthar, Al-Asr, and Al-Nasr (3 ayahs each). The Quran has 30 juz (parts) of roughly equal length.

Question 7

What are the five daily prayer times in Islam?

Accepted Answer

The five daily prayers (Salah) in Islam are: Fajr (dawn prayer, before sunrise), Dhuhr (midday prayer, after the sun passes its zenith), Asr (afternoon prayer), Maghrib (sunset prayer, just after sunset), and Isha (night prayer, after twilight disappears). Prayer times vary by location and season based on the position of the sun.