FAQ
Questions people ask us.
Short answers about the app, how prayer times and dates are worked out, and what happens to your data.
Getting started
Is Hussainiyat free?
[Free to download. Say here whether any features are paid, and what they cost.]
Which phones does it work on?
Hussainiyat is on iPhone through the App Store and on Android through Google Play. [Minimum iOS and Android versions]
Which languages can I use the app in?
You pick your language when you first open the app, and you can change it later in Settings. [List of supported languages]
Do I need an account?
You can sign in with your email or phone number, or with Google, Apple or Facebook. [Say which features work without signing in.]
Namaz, Quran and duas
Which fiqh does the app follow?
You choose your fiqh when you set up the app, for example Jafria or Hanafi. Prayer times, reminders and some content follow the fiqh you chose, and you can change it at any time.
How are prayer times worked out?
From your location and the calculation method for your fiqh. [Say which methods are used and whether people can adjust times by a few minutes to match their mosque.]
How is the Hijri date decided?
The date follows the Umm al-Qura calculation and is adjusted for local moon sighting, so it can differ by a day from a printed calendar. [Say who confirms the moon sighting.]
Can I read the Quran and duas offline?
[Say which content is available without internet, and whether audio can be downloaded.]
What is Ask Rafiq?
Rafiq is an AI assistant for quick questions about practice, duas and the Islamic calendar. It can make mistakes, and it does not replace your marja or a scholar. For rulings, follow the guidance of your marja.
I found a mistake in a dua or a timing. What should I do?
Please tell us which page or time is wrong, with your city if it is a timing, and we will check it. Send a correction
Ziyarat and community
Can I watch live streams from the holy shrines?
Yes. The Ziyarat section has the texts for the Masoomeen (a.s.) and live streams from the holy shrines. [List the shrines that are streamed.]
How do I find majalis near me?
The Community section lists majalis near you through Muharram and the rest of the year, along with announcements, timings and events from the mosques you follow.
Our mosque or imambargah would like to join. How?
Write to us with the name, city and a contact person, and we will get back to you. Contact us
Privacy and your data
What does Hussainiyat do with my information?
We use it to run the app: prayer times, reminders, reading goals and your community feeds. Your fiqh and practice are personal, so we ask for them only to tailor timings and content. Read the Privacy Policy
How do I delete my account and data?
Send a deletion request with the email or phone number you sign in with. We confirm it with you first, then delete your data within [30] days. Request data deletion
Still have a question?
Write to us and we will get back to you.