User Guide

Overview

Welcome to NourAthan. This guide explains the core features of the app and how to use them in a focused, ad-free way.

NourAthan includes five main tabs and full localization support:

Prayer TimesAccurate daily prayer times based on your location.

Qibla CompassFind the direction of the Kaaba easily.

Dhikr CounterDigital Tasbeeh with preset targets and session tracking.

Hijri CalendarFull Islamic calendar with events and Ramadan tracker.

SettingsCustomize calculation methods and notifications.

Holy QuranRead and listen to the Holy Quran offline, with audio playback and translations.

Prayer Times (Home Screen)

The main Prayers tab provides accurate local prayer times, visual progress tracking, and easy notification management.

The Dome Visualization shows the current prayer in the center and tracks the time remaining until the next prayer.

The Countdown Timer at the top clearly shows exactly how much time is left until the next Adhan.

The Prayer List displays all daily times (Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha) with the current prayer highlighted.

Tap the Bell Icon next to any prayer to easily toggle its specific notification settings on or off.

Finding the Qibla

The Qibla compass helps you determine the correct direction for prayer from anywhere in the world.

Open the Qibla tab from the bottom navigation.

Allow location access if prompted so the app can calculate the direction.

Hold your device flat and ensure the compass is properly calibrated. Accuracy may vary depending on your surroundings.

Home Screen Widgets

Keep track of upcoming prayers and countdowns directly from your iOS Home Screen without opening the app.

Long-press on your Home Screen.

Tap the '+' icon to open the widget gallery.

Search for NourAthan and select your preferred widget size.

Dhikr Counter (Tasbeeh)

The Tasbeeh counter helps you keep track of your dhikr, distraction-free with customizable targets and session history.

Tap the Dhikr tab in the bottom navigation to open the counter.

Tap the large circle to increment your count. A progress ring shows your progress toward the target.

Choose your target (33, 99, 100, etc.) and select your preferred dhikr type (SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar, etc.).

Completed sessions are automatically saved in your Recent Sessions history.

Hijri Calendar

The Hijri Calendar provides a full Islamic calendar view with month navigation, Islamic event tracking, and a Ramadan progress tracker.

Tap the Hijri tab to open the Islamic calendar view.

Use the arrow buttons to navigate between Hijri months. The Gregorian equivalent is shown below.

Tap any day to see its full Gregorian and Hijri date details. Days with Islamic events are marked with a dot.

During Ramadan, a Ramadan Tracker card appears at the bottom showing your progress and days remaining.

Application Settings

Configure NourAthan to perfectly match your location and calculation preferences.

Tap the Settings gear icon in the bottom navigation.

Adjust your Calculation Method according to your local Islamic authority.

Set your preferred Asr Juristic Method (Standard or Hanafi).

Language & Localization

NourAthan natively supports multiple languages with full Right-To-Left (RTL) interface adaptation for Arabic.

Navigate to the Settings tab.

Scroll to the Language section.

Select your preferred language. The entire application interface will update instantly without needing a restart.

Holy Quran (Reader & Player)

The Quran section provides a distraction-free environment for reading and listening to the Holy Quran.

Tap the Quran tab to open the reader. You can choose a Surah from the list or continue where you left off.

Use the Play button to listen to the beautiful recitation by Imam Omar Al Kazabri. Audio playback works completely offline and continues even when the device is locked.

Adjust the Reading Mode from the settings icon in the Quran reader to switch between continuous scrolling or traditional Mushaf paging.

The NourAthan Apple Watch App also includes a fully functional Quran reader, allowing you to follow along with the text directly on your wrist.

Athan Voices

We are currently working on making more Athan voices available in the future. At the moment, only the beautiful Athan by Imam Omar Al Kazabri is included in the app.

Our special and heartfelt thanks go to Imam Omar Al Kazabri, whose moving recitation brings the Athan in this app to life. The audio recordings are used with his kind and explicit permission. We ask Allah to accept this from him as a Sadaqah Jariyah (ongoing charity) and reward him immensely.