Terms of Service

Welcome to Ahlu Sunnah. By downloading, accessing, or using the Ahlu Sunnah mobile application and website (the "App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the App.

1. Use of the App

You may use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to misuse the App, including but not limited to: attempting to gain unauthorized access to systems or data, interfering with the proper functioning of the App, using the App for any unlawful purpose, or reverse-engineering, decompiling, or disassembling any part of the App.

2. Intellectual Property

The App's software, design, features, and original content — including the Tajweed guide, educational articles, dua compilations, and user interface — are owned by Ahlu Sunnah and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Quranic text and translations: The Quranic Arabic text is in the public domain. Translations and tafsir are sourced from publicly available APIs and are subject to the licensing terms of their respective publishers. We display these for educational purposes only and do not claim ownership over third-party translations.

Hadith collections: Hadith text is sourced from publicly available academic databases. The grading and commentary belong to their respective scholars and publishers.

Lectures and recordings: Embedded lectures and videos remain the property of their original creators. We embed content via official platforms (e.g. YouTube) and do not host or redistribute the original media files. All trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners.

3. User-Generated Content

If you submit content to the App (such as bug reports, feedback, or support requests), you grant Ahlu Sunnah a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use that content for the purpose of operating and improving the App. You are solely responsible for the content you submit and warrant that it does not infringe the rights of any third party.

4. Copyright Infringement

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. If you believe that any content available through the App infringes your copyright, please submit a notice under our DMCA Policy. We will respond to valid takedown requests promptly and may terminate access for repeat infringers.

5. Subscriptions and Payments

Premium subscriptions are billed through Stripe on a recurring basis (monthly or annually) until cancelled. A 7-day free trial may be offered; after the trial ends, your selected payment method will be charged automatically. You may cancel at any time through your Stripe billing portal or by contacting us. Refunds are handled at our discretion in accordance with applicable consumer law.Donations to Ahlu Sunnah are processed as one-time payments and are non-refundable unless required by law.

6. Disclaimers

The App is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Islamic rulings (fatwas) should not be derived solely from this App; please consult a qualified scholar for religious guidance. Prayer times and Qibla direction are calculated algorithmically and may vary slightly from local mosque schedules. We do not guarantee that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Ahlu Sunnah and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, revenue, or profits, arising from your use of or inability to use the App. Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim.

8. Third-Party Links and Content

The App may contain links to third-party websites and embeds third-party content (such as lectures and videos). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party site and do not endorse them. Your use of third-party content is at your own risk.

9. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without cause, and without notice. Upon termination, all licenses granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Australia. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Australia, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us through the App's Contact page.

Privacy Policy

Ahlu Sunnah ("we", "us", or "our") operates the Ahlu Sunnah mobile application and website (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the App, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

• Account details: If you choose to create an account, we collect your email address and a display name.
• Optional profile data: Settings you save, such as your prayer zone, reading streak, and bookmarks.
• Support requests: Any information you provide when contacting us.

Information collected automatically:

• Usage data: Aggregate, anonymised analytics about which features are used, to help us improve the App.
• Device data: Device type, operating system version, and language preference.
• Location (optional): If you grant permission, your approximate location is used solely to calculate accurate prayer times for your area. Location data is not stored on our servers.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the App's features, including the Quran reader, hadith collections, duas, and prayer times.
• To process voluntary donations through our payment provider, Stripe.
• To respond to support enquiries and feedback.
• To improve the App's content, performance, and user experience.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with anyone. Your information is used only to operate and improve the App, and is never disclosed to any external party for their own purposes. Access to your personal data within our team is restricted to authorised administrators only, solely for operating the App and reviewing aggregate analytics.

3. Payments and Donations

The App is free to use. All payments processed through the App are strictly voluntary contributions designated for the maintenance and ongoing development of the App ("Donations"). Donations are processed by Stripe. We do not store your full card details on our servers. Stripe handles all payment information in accordance with its own privacy and security standards. We receive only confirmation of the transaction and the last four digits of the card used.

Donations are non-refundable. Because a Donation is a voluntary contribution rather than a purchase of goods or services, you do not receive any product, service, or entitlement in exchange for your payment. Accordingly, all Donations are final and non-refundable, except where a refund is required by applicable law (for example, where a statutory consumer right or chargeback right applies in your jurisdiction). By submitting a Donation, you acknowledge and agree that you are making the contribution freely, without expectation of any return, and that you will not initiate a chargeback or payment dispute for voluntary Donations except in cases of unauthorised use of your payment method or clear error. If you believe a Donation was charged in error or without your authorisation, please contact us through the App's support channels and we will review the matter in good faith.

4. Third-Party Services

The App relies on trusted third-party services to deliver its features, including:

• Stripe — payment processing.
• Quran and Hadith APIs — to fetch Quranic text, translations, tafsirs, and hadith collections.
• AI language services — to answer your questions about Quran and hadith.
• Analytics providers — to understand aggregate usage patterns.

These providers process data strictly to deliver the feature you requested (for example, processing a payment). We share only the minimum information needed for that function, and we never sell or disclose your personal information to any third party for their own use.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is encrypted both in transit (using HTTPS/TLS) and at rest on our hosting provider's infrastructure. Access to your personal information is restricted to authorised administrators only — no other party can read it. We apply reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention and Account Deletion

We retain your account information and saved content only for as long as your account is active. Recitation recordings in your personal library are retained until you delete them.

When you delete your account, all of your personal information is permanently erased from our database. This includes your account, bookmarks, submissions, and any other records tied to you — everything is deleted and cannot be recovered. You can delete your account at any time through the App's settings. Please note that our payment provider, Stripe, maintains its own separate transaction records independently of the App, and those are governed by Stripe's own privacy policy.

7. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, or to opt out of analytics, contact us at the details below.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us through the App's support or feedback channels.