1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using QASRA, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.
2. Description of Service
QASRA is a free Islamic digital library providing access to:
- The Holy Quran (Arabic text, translations, tafseer, audio)
- Hadith collections (Sunni and Shia sources)
- Islamic tools (prayer times, Qibla finder, tasbeeh, calendar)
3. User Accounts
- Account creation is optional — the app works without login
- You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
- You must provide accurate information when creating an account
4. Acceptable Use
You agree NOT to:
- Use the app for any unlawful purpose
- Attempt to reverse-engineer, modify, or redistribute the app
- Scrape, copy, or bulk-download content from the app
- Misrepresent or alter Quranic text or Hadith content
- Use the app to harass, defame, or harm others
5. Intellectual Property
- Quranic Arabic text and Hadith Arabic text are in the public domain
- Hindi, Roman Urdu, and English translations of Hadith are original works created by QASRA
- Urdu translations of the 38 famous Sunni books are sourced from their respective published editions; Hindi and Roman Urdu translations of these 38 books are original works by QASRA
- Other Sunni collections: English, Urdu, Hindi, and Roman Urdu translations are original works by QASRA
- Famous Shia collections: Hindi and Roman Urdu translations are original works by QASRA; English and Arabic are sourced from published editions
- All other Shia collections: all translations are original works by QASRA
- The app design, code, branding, and all original translations are owned by QASRA and may not be reproduced without permission
- Fonts used are open-source licensed
Regarding Sharah (Commentary):
All Sharah (Hadith commentaries) available on QASRA are original works developed through a collaborative effort involving Muslims from different schools of thought (Maktab-e-Fikr). These commentaries are prepared under the guidance and supervision of the founders, Syed Badrudduja Chishty and Syed Ali Hamza Chishty.
As QASRA contains hundreds of thousands of commentaries, it is not possible for the founders to personally review and verify every individual Sharah. Therefore, while every effort is made to maintain accuracy and balance, some commentaries may contain the personal understanding or scholarly opinions of their respective authors.
The Sharah should not be regarded as the actual text (Matn) or definitive meaning of a Hadith. Rather, it represents an interpretation and explanation offered by individual scholars and contributors.
QASRA remains committed to the principles of the Quran and Sunnah. If any user finds a commentary that appears incorrect or has stronger evidence from authentic Islamic sources, they are encouraged to contact us. Valid feedback supported by sound evidence will be carefully reviewed, and the relevant Sharah may be revised or updated accordingly.
Regarding Hadith Grading:
The status and grading of Hadith has been sourced from renowned Muhadditheen (Hadith scholars), and in 98% of cases, the name of the grading scholar is mentioned in the reference.
6. Content Accuracy
We strive for accuracy in all Islamic content. However:
- Translations and commentaries have been prepared by Islamic scholars (Ulama), Muhadditheen, and qualified translators under the direction of Syed Badrudduja Chishty and Syed Ali Hamza Chishty, with supplementary assistance from advanced AI models (including Anthropic Claude and OpenAI GPT series) for language refinement and consistency
- QASRA is the world's largest online Hadith library, containing 4,80,000+ Hadiths across multiple languages, with each Hadith carrying over 21 metadata fields — totalling nearly 1 crore (10 million) individual data points
- Despite best efforts, errors may occur at any stage — from the translator's interpretation, to the writer's input, to the code that processes and stores data, to the servers that deliver it to your device
- We acknowledge that with this scale, some inaccuracies are possible — this is not a matter of opinion but a practical reality
- If you find any error, please highlight it and contact us — it will be corrected promptly
- Prayer times are calculated mathematically and may differ slightly from local mosques
- For religious rulings and guidance, always consult qualified scholars or reach out to the directors of this academy
7. Availability, Pricing & Sustainability
100% Free, No Ads, No Premium — Ever.
Every feature on QASRA is free for every user, for life. There is no premium tier, no paywall, and no advertisements. We believe Islamic knowledge should be accessible to everyone — including Muslims using low-end devices where ads would cause performance issues.
How QASRA Sustains Itself:
Running QASRA costs real money — data centre fees, CDN bandwidth, app security, development, and maintenance are all borne entirely by the academy. The estimated cost per user ranges from approximately ₹3.24 ($0.04) to ₹23.23 ($0.28) per month depending on usage.
Donations:
QASRA relies on community donations to keep running. As long as donations continue, the service will remain free and operational. If server load or user growth exceeds available funding, donation prompts may appear within the app. In the unlikely event that donations are insufficient to cover operational costs, the service may be paused or discontinued — but we hope for the best and pray this never happens.
Updates & Internet:
- We may update, modify, or add features at any time to improve the experience
- The app requires internet to load content — this is intentional to keep the app lightweight and compatible with low-end devices (offline mode is available for previously viewed content)
- We strive for maximum uptime but cannot guarantee 100% availability
8. Limitation of Liability
QASRA is provided "as is" without warranties. We are not liable for any damages arising from the use of this app, including but not limited to inaccurate prayer times or content errors.
9. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms without prior notice.
10. Contact
For questions about these terms:
Email: admin@qasra.org