Sunnah Source - World's Most Comprehensive Islamic API Platform
Complete Quran API Alternative to Quran.com
Access the complete Holy Quran database with 114 Surahs and 6,236 verses in authentic Arabic Uthmani script. Our Quran API provides over 50 verified translations including English (Sahih International, Yusuf Ali, Muhammad Pickthall, Dr. Mustafa Khattab The Clear Quran), Urdu (Maududi, Fateh Muhammad Jalandhry, Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi), Arabic tafsir (Tafsir al-Jalalayn, Ibn Kathir, Al-Tabari, Al-Qurtubi), and many other languages including French, German, Spanish, Turkish, Indonesian, Malay, Persian, Bengali, and more. Similar to Quran.com but with enhanced features for developers.
Complete Quran Features from Quran.com Alternative
Our Quran API includes verse-by-verse audio recitations from world-renowned Qaris including Sheikh Abdul Basit Abdul Samad, Mishary Rashid Alafasy, Saad Al-Ghamdi, Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, Saud Al-Shuraim, Abu Bakr Al-Shatri, Ahmed Al-Ajmi, and many more. Access Juz (Para) organization from Juz 1 to Juz 30, Makki and Madani Surah classification, revelation context and circumstances (Asbab al-Nuzul), thematic Quran search, topic-based organization, and comprehensive Quranic cross-references.
Authentic Hadith API - Complete Sunnah.com Database Alternative
Access over 60,000 authenticated Hadiths from all major collections similar to Sunnah.com database. Our comprehensive Hadith API includes Sahih Bukhari with 7,563 authentic Hadiths compiled by Imam Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim containing 7,190 authenticated narrations by Imam Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj, Sunan Abu Dawud with 5,274 Hadiths, Jami' at-Tirmidhi featuring 3,956 narrations, Sunan an-Nasa'i with 5,758 Hadiths, and Sunan Ibn Majah containing 4,341 authentic narrations. These six books form the Kutub al-Sittah (Six Authentic Books of Hadith).
Additional Hadith Collections Beyond Sunnah.com
Beyond the six major collections, our API also includes Muwatta Imam Malik (the earliest Hadith compilation), Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal (extensive collection by Imam Ahmad), Riyad as-Salihin (Gardens of the Righteous by Imam an-Nawawi), 40 Hadith Nawawi (essential Hadith collection), 40 Hadith Qudsi (sacred narrations from Allah), Bulugh al-Maram (Hadiths on Islamic jurisprudence), Adab al-Mufrad (Hadith on manners and etiquette), and Shama'il Muhammadiyah (characteristics of Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him).
Hadith Authentication and Grading System
Every Hadith in our database includes complete chain of narrators (Sanad or Isnad), authenticity grading (Sahih meaning authentic, Hasan meaning good, Daif meaning weak, or Mawdu meaning fabricated), narrator information from the companions of Prophet Muhammad, Islamic scholarly commentary, multiple translations in English and Urdu, chapter and book organization, topic-based categorization, and searchable text in Arabic and translations. Our Hadith API follows the same rigorous authentication standards as Sunnah.com.
Prayer Times API - Worldwide Salah Schedule Calculator
Calculate accurate prayer times for Fajr (dawn prayer), Sunrise (Ishraq), Dhuhr (noon prayer), Asr (afternoon prayer with both Hanafi and Shafi calculation methods), Maghrib (sunset prayer), and Isha (night prayer) for any location worldwide using GPS coordinates. Our Prayer Times API supports all major calculation methods including Muslim World League (MWL) used in Europe and Americas, Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), Egyptian General Authority of Survey, Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah Saudi Arabia, University of Islamic Sciences in Karachi Pakistan, Institute of Geophysics University of Tehran Iran, and Shia Ithna-Ashari method from Leva Research Institute Qum.
Advanced Prayer Time Features
Get monthly prayer schedules and annual calendars, automatic Daylight Saving Time (DST) adjustments, high-latitude prayer time calculations for polar regions, timezone support for all world regions, Qibla direction with accurate compass bearing to the Kaaba in Mecca, midnight calculation (for tahajjud prayer), last third of night timing (for special supplications), Islamic date with each prayer time, Adhan notification timings, and customizable prayer time adjustments for local mosque variations.
Daily Azkar API - Islamic Supplications Database
Access comprehensive Azkar (Adhkar) database with morning remembrances (Adhkar Sabah) to be recited after Fajr prayer, evening remembrances (Adhkar Masa) to be recited after Asr prayer, bedtime supplications including Ayat al-Kursi and last verses of Surah Al-Baqarah, waking up duas and morning gratitude prayers, eating and drinking etiquette duas before and after meals, traveling prayers for safe journey and protection, mosque entry and exit supplications, ablution (Wudu) duas, entering and leaving home prayers, going to the market supplications, and protective prayers from evil eye, envy, black magic, and satanic whispers.
Hisnul Muslim - Fortress of the Muslim
Our Azkar API includes complete Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim) collection compiled by Sa'id ibn Wahf al-Qahtani, featuring authentic supplications from Quran and Sunnah for daily life protection, spiritual strength, and closeness to Allah. All Azkar include original Arabic text with proper diacritics, accurate transliteration in Latin script, English translations, Urdu translations, meanings and benefits, authentic sources from Quran or Hadith, recommended times for recitation, and number of repetitions.
Islamic Calendar API - Hijri Date Conversion System
Convert between Hijri (Islamic lunar calendar) and Gregorian (Western solar calendar) dates with precision. Our Islamic Calendar API includes all 12 Islamic months: Muharram (first month, sacred month), Safar (second month), Rabi al-Awwal (birth month of Prophet Muhammad), Rabi al-Thani (fourth month), Jumada al-Awwal (fifth month), Jumada al-Thani (sixth month), Rajab (seventh month, sacred month), Sha'ban (eighth month), Ramadan (ninth month, fasting month), Shawwal (tenth month, Eid ul-Fitr), Dhul Qa'dah (eleventh month, sacred month), and Dhul Hijjah (twelfth month, Hajj month, sacred month, Eid ul-Adha).
Important Islamic Dates and Events
Track significant Islamic dates including Ramadan start and end dates, Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power, odd nights in last 10 days of Ramadan), Eid ul-Fitr (celebration after Ramadan), Day of Arafah (9th Dhul Hijjah, most important day for Hajj pilgrims), Eid ul-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice, 10th-13th Dhul Hijjah), Islamic New Year (1st Muharram), Day of Ashura (10th Muharram, fasting day), Mawlid an-Nabi (12th Rabi al-Awwal, Prophet's birthday), Isra and Mi'raj (27th Rajab, Night Journey and Ascension), and Laylat al-Bara'ah (15th Sha'ban, Night of Forgiveness).
Qibla Direction API - Accurate Kaaba Bearing Calculator
Calculate precise Qibla direction (direction towards the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia) from any location on Earth using mathematical formulas based on GPS coordinates latitude and longitude. Essential for Muslims worldwide to face the correct direction during the five daily prayers (Salah), recitation of Quran, making supplications (Dua), and performing other acts of worship. Our Qibla API provides compass bearing in degrees, cardinal direction indication (North, Northeast, East, etc.), distance to Mecca in kilometers and miles, and accurate calculations accounting for Earth's curvature.
Islamic Names API - Muslim Baby Names Database
Search our extensive database of Islamic baby names for boys and girls including names of Prophets (Adam, Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa, Muhammad), names of Companions (Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali, Bilal, Khalid), names of female Companions (Khadija, Aisha, Fatima, Hafsa, Zainab), names derived from 99 Names of Allah (Rahman, Rahim, Malik, Quddus, Salam), names from Quran (Yusuf, Maryam, Zakariya, Yahya), traditional Arabic names, modern Islamic names, and names with beautiful Islamic meanings related to faith, character, nature, and virtues.
Name Meanings and Origins
Each name in our Islamic Names API includes detailed meaning in English and Urdu, origin and etymology (Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Urdu), gender specification (male, female, or unisex), popularity ranking, alternative spellings and variations, famous people with the name, Quranic references if applicable, Hadith references if applicable, and cultural significance in Islamic tradition.
Mosque Finder API - Global Masjid Locator
Find nearest mosques and Islamic centers worldwide using GPS location services. Our Mosque Finder API provides mosque names in Arabic and local languages, complete addresses with street, city, country, GPS coordinates for navigation, distance from user location, prayer times for each mosque, facilities information (parking, ablution area, women's section, library, Islamic school), contact phone numbers and emails, mosque website and social media, imam and scholar information, Jummah (Friday) prayer timings and khutbah language, special programs and classes, Ramadan Taraweeh prayer times, and Eid prayer arrangements.
Ramadan API - Fasting Schedule and Suhoor/Iftar Times
Get complete Ramadan information including daily Suhoor time (pre-dawn meal before fasting begins), Fajr time (when fasting officially starts), Iftar time (sunset, when fasting breaks), Maghrib prayer time, recommended Ramadan duas and supplications, Taraweeh prayer times at local mosques, nightly Quran completion schedule (Khatm al-Quran), Laylat al-Qadr importance and likely dates, Ramadan fasting rules and exemptions, fidya and kaffarah information for missed fasts, Zakat ul-Fitr calculation and payment deadline, and Eid ul-Fitr date announcement based on moon sighting.
Ramadan Spiritual Guide
Our Ramadan API includes comprehensive guidance on spiritual practices during Ramadan including intention (Niyyah) for fasting, Quranic recitation schedule to complete Quran reading, night prayers (Tahajjud and Qiyam al-Layl), charity and generosity recommendations, Itikaf (spiritual retreat in last 10 days), seeking Laylat al-Qadr in odd nights, making Dua especially at time of Iftar, increasing Dhikr and Istighfar, controlling anger and negative behavior, avoiding backbiting and gossip, and maximizing good deeds and worship.
Zakat Calculator API - Islamic Charity Computation
Calculate Zakat (obligatory charity) on various types of wealth including cash and bank balances, gold and silver (using current market prices), business inventory and goods for trade, stocks and investments, agricultural produce, livestock (camels, cattle, sheep, goats), rental income properties, and other Zakatable assets. Our Zakat Calculator API provides Nisab threshold calculation (minimum wealth requiring Zakat based on 85 grams gold or 595 grams silver), Zakat rate (2.5% for most wealth types), exemptions for personal use items, Hawl requirement (lunar year completion), current gold and silver prices, and detailed breakdown of Zakat amount by category.
Zakat Distribution and Recipients
Learn about eight categories of Zakat recipients mentioned in Quran (Surah At-Tawbah 9:60): Fuqara (the poor), Masakin (the needy), Amilin (Zakat administrators), Muallaf (those whose hearts are to be reconciled), Riqab (freeing slaves/captives), Gharimin (those in debt), Fi Sabilillah (in the path of Allah), and Ibnus Sabil (stranded travelers). Our API also provides guidance on local Zakat distribution, trustworthy Islamic charities, Zakat vs Sadaqah differences, and Zakat payment timing recommendations.
Comprehensive Islamic Knowledge Base
Access extensive Islamic knowledge including Five Pillars of Islam (Shahadah - testimony of faith, Salah - five daily prayers, Zakat - obligatory charity, Sawm - fasting in Ramadan, Hajj - pilgrimage to Mecca), Six Pillars of Iman (belief in Allah, Angels, Divine Books, Prophets, Day of Judgment, Qadar/Divine Decree), detailed Hajj and Umrah guide with rituals and steps, Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh) from four Sunni schools (Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi, Hanbali), Islamic theology (Aqeedah) and creed, Tafsir (Quranic exegesis) from classical scholars, Seerah (Prophet's biography) complete life story, stories of Prophets from Quran and Hadith, Companions' (Sahaba) biographies and achievements, Islamic history from early Islam to present, and Islamic ethics and moral teachings.
Quran Sciences and Studies
Deep dive into Quranic sciences including Tajweed (rules of Quran recitation and pronunciation), Makhraj (articulation points of Arabic letters), Sifat (characteristics of letters), Ghunna (nasal sound), Madd (elongation rules), Idgham (merging sounds), Ikhfa (hiding sounds), Iqlab (conversion of sounds), Qalqalah (echoing sounds), Waqf and Ibtida (stopping and starting rules), memorization techniques for Hifz, understanding Arabic grammar (Nahw and Sarf), Quranic vocabulary and word analysis, thematic study of Quran, chronological order of revelation, Makki vs Madani Surahs, Asbab al-Nuzul (reasons for revelation), Quranic stories and parables, scientific miracles in Quran, and practical implementation of Quranic teachings.
Hadith Sciences and Classification
Learn Hadith terminology and classification including Musnad (narrations with complete chain), Musannaf (arranged by subject), Jami (comprehensive collection), Sunan (arranged by legal topics), Mu'jam (arranged by companion or teacher), Sahih (authentic), Hasan (good), Daif (weak), Mawdu (fabricated), Mutawatir (mass-transmitted), Ahad (limited transmission), Mursal (broken chain), Munqati (disconnected chain), Mu'dal (two narrators missing), Mudallas (concealed weakness), Shadhdh (irregular), Matruk (abandoned), Munkar (denounced), and understanding of Isnad (chain) and Matn (text) analysis.
Famous Hadith Scholars and Muhaddithun
Study great Hadith scholars including Imam Bukhari (Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Bukhari 810-870 CE), Imam Muslim (Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj 815-875 CE), Imam Abu Dawud (Sulayman ibn al-Ash'ath 817-889 CE), Imam Tirmidhi (Muhammad ibn Isa at-Tirmidhi 824-892 CE), Imam Nasa'i (Ahmad ibn Shu'ayb an-Nasa'i 830-915 CE), Imam Ibn Majah (Muhammad ibn Yazid ibn Majah 824-887 CE), Imam Malik (Malik ibn Anas 711-795 CE), Imam Ahmad (Ahmad ibn Hanbal 780-855 CE), Imam Nawawi (Yahya ibn Sharaf an-Nawawi 1233-1277 CE), and Imam Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani (773-852 AH).
Islamic App Development Resources
Comprehensive developer resources including RESTful API documentation with detailed endpoints, JSON response format examples, authentication and API key management, rate limiting information, SDKs for popular programming languages (PHP, Python, JavaScript, Java, Swift, Kotlin, Ruby, Go), code examples and tutorials, integration guides for iOS and Android, WordPress and web platform plugins, error handling best practices, API versioning information, webhook notifications setup, caching strategies for performance, database schema documentation, and 24/7 technical support for developers.
Islamic API Use Cases and Applications
Build various Islamic applications including Muslim prayer apps with Adhan notifications, Quran reading and listening apps, Hadith study and reference apps, Islamic calendar and reminder apps, Qibla finder and compass apps, mosque finder and community apps, Ramadan tracking and fasting apps, Zakat and Sadaqah calculator apps, Islamic education and e-learning platforms, Hajj and Umrah guide applications, Islamic quiz and knowledge apps, Muslim matrimonial platforms, Halal food and restaurant finders, Islamic finance and banking apps, and comprehensive Islamic lifestyle applications.
Multi-Language Islamic Content Support
All Islamic content available in multiple languages including English for international users, Arabic (العربية) original Islamic texts, Urdu (اردو) for Pakistan India Bangladesh, Turkish (Türkçe) for Turkey, Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) for Indonesia, Malay (Bahasa Melayu) for Malaysia Singapore, Persian (فارسی) for Iran Afghanistan, French (Français) for North Africa Europe, German (Deutsch) for German-speaking countries, Spanish (Español) for Spanish-speaking nations, Bengali (বাংলা) for Bangladesh, Russian (Русский) for Russia Central Asia, Chinese (中文) for Chinese Muslims, and many other languages to serve global Muslim community.
Islamic Content Authenticity and Verification
All Islamic content verified by qualified Islamic scholars including Al-Azhar University certified scholars, scholars from Islamic University of Madinah, Jamia Islamia Darul Uloom Karachi scholars, International Islamic University Malaysia faculty, and other recognized Islamic institutions worldwide. Every Quranic translation verified against original Arabic text, Hadith authentication following classical methodology, Fiqh rulings based on authentic sources, contemporary fatawa from recognized scholars, and regular content updates and verification to maintain highest accuracy standards.
Why Choose Sunnah Source Over Alternatives
Sunnah Source provides advantages over alternatives like Quran.com and Sunnah.com including all-in-one platform combining Quran Hadith and more, comprehensive developer-friendly API documentation, faster response times with global CDN, 99.9% uptime guarantee with redundant servers, flexible pricing plans including free tier, dedicated technical support 24/7, regular feature updates and improvements, active developer community and forum, extensive code examples and tutorials, modern RESTful JSON API architecture, support for multiple programming languages, white-label solutions for enterprises, custom integration assistance, Islamic scholar-verified content, and commitment to authentic Islamic knowledge dissemination.
Trusted by Global Islamic Organizations
Used by major Islamic organizations including Islamic Relief Worldwide, Muslim World League, International Islamic Relief Organization, Islamic Development Bank projects, Organization of Islamic Cooperation initiatives, numerous mosques and Islamic centers globally, Islamic schools and madrasas, Muslim student associations worldwide, Islamic universities and research institutions, Muslim charity organizations, Islamic publishing houses, Muslim technology companies, Islamic fintech startups, Halal certification bodies, Muslim community platforms, and individual Muslim developers in 150+ countries.
Islamic Technology Innovation and Future
Leading Islamic technology innovation through AI-powered Quranic search and discovery, machine learning Hadith classification, natural language processing for Islamic Q&A, voice-enabled Quran recitation and learning, augmented reality Hajj and Umrah guides, virtual reality mosque tours, blockchain for Islamic charity transparency, IoT integration for prayer time devices, smart home Islamic assistants, wearable technology prayer reminders, mobile-first Islamic education platforms, gamified Islamic learning for children, social platform for Muslim communities, Islamic content creator tools, and halal business directory platforms.
Join Growing Community of Islamic Developers
Become part of thriving community of 10,000+ developers worldwide building Islamic applications, contributing to open-source Islamic projects, sharing code and best practices, collaborating on innovative solutions, supporting each other's projects, participating in Islamic tech conferences, attending webinars and workshops, engaging in discussion forums, accessing exclusive developer resources, influencing future API features, beta testing new capabilities, earning rewards and recognition, building professional network, advancing Islamic technology together, serving global Muslim Ummah, and making positive impact through technology.