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In a day and age where our cell phones take over our lives,we must keep in mind that our spirituality and religion must always come first. While there are many who criticize modern day technology for diminishing everyday physical social interaction and intelligence, one must remember that there are myriad of opportunities available right in the palm of our hands. From keeping up with your daily prayers to providing a safety check on your meals, these apps offer a multitude of benefits for your everyday needs.

1. Quran Explorer

Now you can read and memorize on the go! With the complete Arabic text and side by side English translation, this is a must-have app.  

Compatibility: Apple

2. iPray Now

Your life will become, if it is not already, dependent on this app. With such a sleek and beautiful design, you’ll be opening this app so many times that you may never miss another prayer. This app lets you view nearby mosques, detect the qiblah just by shaking your device, and choose your prayer calculation method. It also shows weather forecasts which is always a plus!

Compatibility: Apple

3. Salam

Going to Hajj or Umrah, or just need some good ol’ guidance? Connect with your friends for some social duaa, read and understand the quran, and get informed with how-to videos, all on this wonderful app.

Compatibility: Android, Apple

4. Hadith of the Day

I can’t think of  a better way to spend the day than getting in touch with our beloved Rasul (SAW). This app provides “inspirational ayahs and heart-warming duaas at your fingertips in a unique manner, carefully selected and categorised for your own personal situations.” Who wouldn’t want that?

Compatibility: Android, Apple

5. Scan Halal

Ever wonder whether the bag of jellybeans at the grocery store is halal or not? Now you’ll know with a quick scan of the barcode with your smartphone. You need this. We all need this.

Compatibility: Android, Apple

6. Scholars of Islam

Well, I found your next status/tweet. It’s time to get motivated with some of the greatest quotes by collected scholars. Send quotes to your parents, your aunts and uncles overseas, as well as to all your masjid friends!

Compatibility: Apple

7.  Never Miss Fajr

Yes, it seems like Mission Impossible to get out of bed (which is mysteriously always most comfortable during fajr time), make wudu, and pray with your eyes half shut, but it’s worth it in the end. This app will not stop ringing until you shake the phone repeatedly or answer several trivia Islamic questions, and both tasks are much harder than they sound! Start your day right by using this app to wake up for fajr. You’ll thank me later.

Compatibility: Android, Apple

8. Islamic Anachid

Trying to prepare for Ramadan or just wanting to change the radio station? Crank up some tunes with some wonderful Islamic nasheed! You won’t be disappointed.

Compatibility: Apple

9. Ainun

To all the creative ladies and gentlemen who are looking to add some cool Islamic calligraphy to their pictures, this is the app for you. It’s the easiest way to remember Allah and share your amazing photos!

Compatibility: Android, Apple

10. Kids Surah Series

Surahs for your little monsters! Now, kids can learn to read and recite Quran all on their own! It’s cute, it’s easy, and it’s perfect for children. Start ‘em young, keep ‘em strong.

Compatibility: Apple

11. Quran for Android

This app allows you to see the pages of the Quran just as in a regular Middle Eastern Mus’haf! Font size too small for your screen? No problem! Flip your phone horizontally and see the page zoomed in! The best part about the Quran Android app is you can choose from different reciters to recite any ayah, page, or surah in the entire Quran! And when you highlight an ayah, you can have it translated to any language - from Albanian to Uzbek.  Additionally, you can create several bookmarks to never lose track of where you left off.

Compatibility: Android, Apple

There are plenty of other apps out there that are pure gold to have and would benefit us immensely regarding our deen. Take a tour around the appstore or android market! While our hearts are complete with the guidance of Allah, it’s now time to fill your smartphone with love, light, and remembrance of the Almighty.

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