Top 7 Must-Have Apps to Help You Observe Ramadan in 2023
Ramadan is upon us once again as Muslims around the globe prepare to observe the month-long period of fasting. This is a period of total reverence where Muslims commit not just to abstinence, but also to spiritual reflection.
Going through Ramadan can be a challenging task for some people, especially those who are new to fasting; while other might see it as a breeze. Regardless of its difficulty level, there are always ways you can improve yourself and make Ramadan a more meaningful and personal experience.
To aid you in this, here are the top 7 must-have apps to help you observe Ramadan in 2023.
1. Muslim Pro
Muslim Pro is perhaps the most popular app for Muslims around the world. It’s also one of the more comprehensive and well-rounded app you will find. To date, it has amassed over 100 million downloads on Google Play Store!
Muslim Pro sends you reminders when its near prayer time, and will even give you the accurate time to pray based on your location. Not only that, it will tell where the nearest mosque is if you happen to be in an unfamiliar area.
You can read the Quran on the app, and even create a playlist of your favourite Suras so you can listen to them whenever you like. The Quran and Dua can be translated in many languages, including Bahasa Malaysia, English, and Bahasa Indonesia.
Some of the other features that make Muslim Pro stand out is the Zakat Calculator and Qibla Compass. You can even watch a livestream of Makkah and prep for your Hajj journey with some travel guides.
2. Pillars: Prayer Times & Qibla
Another app which you can download to track your prayers this Ramadan is Pillars: Prayer Times & Qibla. This app is somewhat similar to Muslim Pro, but with a simpler interface and less functions. Because it is less complex and easier to navigate, it is better suited for senior citizens who might not be as tech savvy.
Just like Muslim Pro, Pillars will send you prayer reminders everyday based on the prayer times of your location. There’s also an in-app Qibla compass which you can use.
Some might prefer the pleasing and straightforward interface of this app. At the end of the day, it comes down to personal preference.
A few functions currently in the works is a fasting tracker and local mosque prayer times. So keep an eye for further improvements on this app!
3. My Ramadan App
My Ramadan App was created by developers from our neighbours in Singapore, but its functions are applicable to Malaysians too.
What’s useful about this app is that they have a fasting chart for you to reflect and track how well you did. They will also give you a Niyyah and Du’a to anchor your commitment to Ramadan. Aside from tracking your fast, you can also track your Tarawih prayers and your 5 Daily Prayers.
My Ramadan App encourages you not just to read the Quran, but also to memorise Quran Surahs to give Ramadan a more meaningful experience.
4. Quranly
To receive the full benefits of a successful Ramadan, one should complement fasting with religious knowledge. Ramadan presents the perfect opportunity to reconnect with religion and built good long-term habits.
Quranly is the perfect app for users to build a good habit of reading the Quran. It does this through a routine-driven approach, encouraging users to improve from memorizing verses to whole pages. By the end of it all, you would acquire proficient understanding of the Quran.
You will receive daily reminders, as well as progress tracking charts after each session. If you are up for it, you can even participate in challenges and test yourself everyday.
5. Digital Tasbeeh Counter
Sometimes the simplest apps can be the most purposeful.
This Digital Tasbeeh Counter helps you keep track as you recite your dhikr. It’s an easy enough app to use; you only need to tap the counter after reciting each line. Once you’re done, you can save your progress and continue on the next time. You are able to save up to multiple dhikrs so by the end of Ramadan, you’ll have a precious record of all your prayers!
6. Malaysian Food Recipes Offline
When it’s time to break fast, you can always rely on Malaysian Food Recipes to give you fresh ideas everyday. This is an offline cookbook with all the best Malaysian cuisine.
What’s good about this app is that it can cater to your dietary preferences. You can select between Vegan, Vegetarian, and Non-Vegetarian recipes. There’s also an option where you can turn off all recipes which contains pork.
Everything is given in detail for each recipe. From the ingredients and nutritional values, down to the cooking instructions. If your hands are dirty, you can turn on voice commands to give you step-by-step instructions as you cook.
7. Kuali: Malaysian Recipes
Malaysians – we love our food! Which is why we recommend another app to inspire your Iftar.
Kuali is another app which presents recipes from a wide variety of local flavours. Select from appetisers, main course, and desserts. Again, everything is detailed to the tee, from ingredients to cooking instructions.
They even have recipes for Hari Raya. So once Ramadan is over, simply browse through the catalogue of Hari Raya treats to fuel your balik kampung cooking spree!
Towards a meaningful Ramadan experience
What truly matters during Ramadan is the habits you built in becoming a better person. We hope these apps will help you achieve a fulfilling and eye-opening celebration.
May you be strong in your commitments to your faith this fasting month. Selamat berpuasa!
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