Minhaj (app)
Minhaj (Arabic: منهاج, lit. "the clear path") is a comprehensive Islamic mobile application developed by the Muslim World League (MWL). The platform provides Quranic content, prayer tools, Islamic educational courses, scholarly consultations, and humanitarian initiative support services. It is available on iOS and Android in seven languages: Arabic, English, French, Indonesian, and Urdu.[1][2]
The application was formally launched on November 27, 2025, at a ceremony held at the Clock Towers in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, presided over by MWL Secretary-General Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa.[3][4]
BACKGROUND AND DEVELOPMENT
The concept for the Minhaj platform received formal approval from the Islamic Fiqh Council (a distinct legal personality, operating within the framework of the MWL) through Decision No. 23, of its session dated April 22, 2024. The approval was issued by muftis and senior scholars from across the Muslim world, making Minhaj the first Islamic digital platform to receive endorsement from a unified body of international Islamic scholars before its public launch.[5][6]
The application was technically developed in partnership with Elm Company, a Saudi digital technology services provider, and is published under the MWL's name on both major app stores.[1][2]
App store records indicate update activity dating to January 2025, suggesting a testing or soft-launch period approximately ten months before the formal public launch ceremony.[1]
LAUNCH
The formal inauguration of Minhaj took place on November 27, 2025, at the Abraj Al-Bait (Clock Towers) complex in Makkah. The ceremony was attended by senior Islamic scholars and officials, including:[3][4][7]
- Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan, represented by Dr. Fahd bin Saad Al-Majed, Secretary-General of the Council of Senior Scholars.
- Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid, Imam and Khateeb of the Grand Mosque in Makkah
- Sheikh Dr. Mabrouk Ali Mohamed Zaid Al-Khair, Chairman of the Supreme Islamic Council of Algeria
- Ahmad Muzani, Chairman of the Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly (MPR)
- Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, Chairperson of the Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue (DICID), representing Qatar
At the launch, Al-Issa described the platform as "a long-awaited technological promise for serving the Muslim community" and highlighted its "high institutional credibility" in contrast to what he characterized as "contradiction and inconsistency" found in some religious programs online.[4][5]
FEATURES
The Minhaj platform encompasses approximately 15 integrated services organized across several categories:[2][8]
Daily Worship Tools
- Interactive Quran with multiple recitations and tafsir (exegesis)
- Location-based prayer times
- Qibla (direction of prayer) finder
- Daily Adhkar (supplications) sourced from the Quran and authenticated Sunnah
- Islamic calendar (Hijri and Gregorian) with event notifications
Knowledge and Education
- Digital Islamic library with verified religious, cultural, and educational content
- Interactive educational courses offering accredited certificates upon completion
- Audio and video lectures covering topics including the Prophet's biography (Seerah) and Hadith sciences
- Private Sharia consultation service connecting users with qualified scholars
- Quranic Ijaza program enabling users to study Quranic recitation (Qira'at) with specialist teachers and receive an Ijaza (certification) with an authenticated Sanad (chain of narration)
Humanitarian Services
- Integrated portal supporting MWL humanitarian projects including orphan care, medical aid, mosque construction, and community development as part of the initiatives of the Charter of Makkah.
- Secure payment gateways with impact tracking for both Zakat and Sadaqah contributions
Utility Tools
- Zakat calculator based on established Islamic jurisprudential schools
- Inheritance (Mirath) calculator covering multiple inheritance scenarios
- Interactive maps for locating mosques and halal services worldwide
Community
- Moderated virtual community space for Muslim engagement
- News coverage of Muslim communities globally
- Resources for Muslim minority communities
RECEPTION
As of June 2026, the iOS version of the application holds a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 838 ratings on the Apple App Store.[1]
The Android version of the application holds a rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 5360 ratings on the Google play Store.[2]
Dr. Ibrahim Al Nuaimi of Qatar's Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue praised the platform at its launch, stating that it reflects "boldness of Muslim Ummah young people and its individuals to focus on science and technology" and that integrating "reliable religious knowledge with technological innovation" demonstrates institutional foresight.[7]
Mr. Ahmad Muzani, Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly of Indonesia, said at the launch that the digital platform represents "a maximum effort to continue fostering a shared understanding of Islam as a religion of mercy for all creation." Speaking on behalf of Indonesia's Muslim community and the Indonesian people, he called for preserving "friendship, brotherhood, and unity among Muslims worldwide."[9]
INSTITUTIONAL CONTEXT
The Minhaj application is positioned as part of the Muslim World League's broader digital transformation strategy under Secretary-General Al-Issa. MWL has described the platform's objectives as aligned with the Charter of Makkah, a 2019 declaration issued by over 1,200 Muslim scholars from 139 countries promoting Islamic moderation, coexistence, and pluralism.[3][5]
The application complements MWL's existing programs in interfaith dialogue, humanitarian aid, and countering extremism by providing a direct digital channel for Islamic scholarship and community engagement.[3]
TECHNICAL DETAILS
- Developer: Muslim World League (published by) / Elm Company (technical development)
- Platforms: iOS (requires iOS 16.0 or later), Android (requires Android 9.0 or later)
- Price: Free
- Languages: Arabic, English, French, Indonesian ,Urdu
- Current version: 1.1.0 (as of June 2026)
- Category: Books (App Store), Books & reference (Google Play Store)
SEE ALSO
References
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Minhaj | منهاج App". App Store. 2026-03-02. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Minhaj | منهاج - Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Muslim World League launches Islamic digital reference platform". Arab News. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 عسيري, عبدالعزيز الربيعي (مكة المكرمة) OKAZ_ONLINE@ تصوير: مديني (2025-11-27). "دشن منصة «العالم الاسلامي»..العيسى: فكرة «منهاج» حظيت بإجازة المجمع الفقهي". عكاظ (in العربية). Retrieved 2026-08-19.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Muslim World League launches Islamic digital reference platform". Arab News. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
- ↑ Hughes, Rob (2025-12-02). "The Muslim World League Launches an Innovative New Digital Platform". EIN Presswire. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "DICID Takes Part in Minhaj Online Inauguration Ceremony in Makkah Al-Mukarramah". Qatar News Agency (QNA). November 30, 2025.
- ↑ "Application Minhaj | La Ligue Islamique Mondiale". themwl.org (in français). Retrieved 2026-08-19.
- ↑ "Ketua MPR Ahmad Muzani Bicara Soal Pancasila, Persatuan, dan Toleransi di Forum Liga Muslim Dunia". Garuda TV. November 27, 2025.
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