"رفيق المسلم" (Muslim Companion) is an all-in-one religious application designed specifically for Muslims, integrating Quran recitation, prayer reminders, Hadith collections, and an electronic Tasbih counter. It supports offline audio from over 130 reciters and offers daily supplications, prayer times, and Qibla direction. With a clean and user-friendly interface, it works seamlessly even without internet access—ideal for daily practice and spiritual development.
Features of رفيق المسلم:
- Extensive Quran Resources: Offline audio recitations from 130+ renowned Qaris, complete with Tafsir and full text.
- Smart Prayer Assistant: Accurate prayer time alerts, digital Tasbih counter, and missed-prayer tracking.
- Religious Knowledge Library: Covers the biography of the Prophet, stories of the Sahabah, signs of the Last Day, and more.
- Fully Offline Mode: Qibla direction and downloaded recitations function without internet.
- Daily Worship Tools: Automatic push notifications with new Duas, plus a set of 40 selected Hadiths.
- Minimalist Design: A lightweight 10MB installation, optimized for low-spec devices.
Advantages of رفيق المسلم:
- Core Features Free of Charge: No subscription traps—basic services remain permanently free.
- Scholarly Authenticity: Content reviewed by scholars from Al-Azhar University.
- Suitable for All Ages: Simple layout designed for both elderly users and children.
- Instant Access to Worship: Launches Quran playback within 3 seconds—perfect for commuting.
- Immersive Cultural UI: Interface inspired by traditional Arabic calligraphy.
- Privacy-Friendly: Does not require compulsory location data access.
Disadvantages of رفيق المسلم:
- Limited language support—Arabic UI only, with partial English commentary.
- Occasional delayed notifications on Android (approx. 1.2 times per month).
- No weekly/monthly progress visualization features.
- Free version displays static banner ads at the bottom.
Development Team:
Developed over 18 months by Riyadh Digital Publishing (RDP), the core team includes three Huffaz (Quran memorizers) and a mobile engineer graduated from MIT. They previously created the official Hajj Management App for the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and were awarded the Digital Innovation Prize by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in 2022.
Competitive Products:
- Muslim Pro Supports 18 languages Core prayer alerts require subscription
- Athan Wider time-zone coverage Lacks narrative Islamic learning content
- iQuran Includes Tajweed learning module Installation size up to 350MB
- Hadith Daily Deep Hadith interpretation Missing essential prayer utilities
Market Performance:
- Google Play: 4.8★ (1.2M+ reviews), Top 3 in Saudi Arabia book category for 6 consecutive months
- App Store: 4.7★ (89K reviews), 37% share in Egypt’s religious app market
- User Retention: 61% monthly retention—19% above category average
- Enterprise Partnerships: Pre-installed on Emirates aircraft entertainment systems for Middle East routes
