Frequently
Asked Questions

Sirah is a free, AI-powered platform for exploring authentic Hadith. It gives you access to major hadith collections — including Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawud, Jami at-Tirmidhi, Sunan an-Nasai, Sunan Ibn Majah, Riyad us-Salihin, Mishkat al-Masabih, 40 Hadith Nawawi, and 40 Hadith Qudsi — alongside an AI chat assistant, structured learning plans, a Tasbeeh counter, live Makkah and Madinah streams, and more. Everything in one place, free forever.

Sirah is an independent personal project built by kai_xzan — a solo developer with a passion for making authentic Islamic knowledge more accessible through modern technology. It is not affiliated with any company, institution, or organisation.

Yes, completely free. You can read, search, and explore every hadith collection without signing in. Some features — like AI Chat, saving conversations, and learning plan progress tracking — require a free account to prevent misuse and keep the service running sustainably.

Yes. Sirah is a Progressive Web App (PWA). On Android, open it in Chrome and tap "Add to Home Screen." On iOS, open it in Safari, tap the Share button, and choose "Add to Home Screen." Once installed it loads instantly and the core interface is available offline.

The core interface loads offline after the first visit thanks to PWA caching. However, fetching hadith content, using AI Chat, and watching live streams require an active internet connection as content is delivered live from the server.

Sirah includes the six major collections, Mishkat al-Masabih, Riyad us-Salihin, Nawawi, Qudsi and additional imported collections. The collection catalogue shows the current source-record and chapter counts; totals can differ between editions.

Sirah displays hadith records from HadithAPI and additional collections imported into its database. Texts, translations and grading labels reflect the available source records; Sirah does not independently authenticate narrations or verify manuscripts.

An-Nawawi 40 Hadith (Al-Arba'in an-Nawawiyyah) is a collection of 42 narrations compiled by Imam an-Nawawi, covering worship, faith and conduct. Sirah displays the imported Arabic text and English translation. Source references and limitations are explained on the Sources & Methodology page.

An-Nawawi states his selection criteria in the collection’s introduction. Individual narrations include references and, where supplied, grading notes. Read those notes for the particular report rather than treating the collection title as a grading label. Sirah does not independently authenticate narrations.

Hadiths are displayed with the original Arabic text alongside an English translation. Some collections also include Urdu. Arabic text is rendered using a proper Islamic typeface for correct presentation.

Yes. The homepage search bar lets you search across all collections by keyword (English or Arabic) or by hadith number. Each collection page also has its own search bar for filtering within that book. The AI Chat can also find and explain hadiths based on a topic or question.

Flick Mode is an immersive swipe-based reading experience on hadith book pages. It lets you swipe through hadiths one by one — similar to scrolling through stories on a phone — great for focused, distraction-free reading on mobile.

Zen Mode hides the header, navigation, and all UI chrome so only the hadith text is visible. It is ideal for deep study and reflection without distraction.

Canvas Mode is an interactive visual layout where hadiths appear as connected nodes on an infinite canvas. It makes it easier to visually browse, group, and explore related narrations. Available on all hadith book pages.

AI Chat lets you ask any question about Islam, hadith, or the Sunnah and receive answers that cite relevant hadiths. It is powered by a large language model tuned for Islamic knowledge queries. It can explain the context of a hadith, find related narrations, and help you understand the Prophet's guidance ﷺ. A free account is required.

The AI is a research tool, not a mufti. It is useful for exploring hadith, understanding context, and finding references — but you should always verify important matters with a qualified Islamic scholar. The AI can and does make errors. Always check citations and use it as a starting point, not a final authority.

AI Insights are community-submitted summaries and reflections on specific hadiths, generated with AI assistance and moderated before publishing. They appear on the homepage and on individual hadith pages to help contextualise narrations.

Learning Plans are structured Islamic study programs broken into lessons covering specific topics from the Sunnah. They range from beginner introductions to focused topic-based series. Sign in to track your lesson progress across sessions.

The Tasbeeh counter is a digital dhikr counter with haptic feedback, sound, and customisable targets. It includes preset phrases (Subhan Allah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar, and more) and lets you add your own. On Fridays it automatically switches to a Jummah mode with the full 100-count post-prayer dhikr sequence including Salawat upon the Prophet ﷺ.

Yes. Open the Prayer Times tool from the homepage or navigation. It uses your device location to calculate accurate prayer times using the Umm al-Qura calculation method for Makkah and Madinah, and lets you configure your local method.

Yes. Sirah streams live footage from Al-Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah 24 hours a day. The stream cards also show the current local Saudi time and next prayer.

Click Sign In from the navigation bar. You can sign up using your email address or continue with Google. Account creation takes under a minute and is free.

Sirah collects only what is necessary: your email address for authentication, and usage data like AI chat history and learning plan progress tied to your account. No data is sold to third parties. Read the full Privacy Policy for details.

Yes. Account deletion can be requested through the platform settings or by contacting support. All associated data is permanently removed upon deletion.