Mobile application

A mobile application, also referred to as a mobile app or simply an app, is a computer program or software application designed to run on a mobile device such as a phone, tablet, or watch. Apps were originally intended for productivity assistance such as email, calendar, and contact databases, but the public demand for apps caused rapid expansion into other areas such as mobile games, factory automation, GPS and location-based services, order-tracking, and ticket purchases, so that there are now millions of apps available. Apps are generally downloaded from application distribution platforms which are operated by the owner of the mobile operating system, such as the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store.

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Dating . Marriage . Mobile application . Mahram

Is it permissible to use dating apps for direct communication with a potential marriage partner, or must one have a Mahram present? And can one flirt slightly with a potential spouse?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answer updated 3 months ago

Direct communication with potential spouse must remain within the frame of Shariah as both of you are still Non Mahram to each other. Flirting or flirtation with a potential spouse remains Haraam till both of you enter in an Islamic contract Aqd which allows that. Chatting should never contain any emotional content before having a valid Aqd between you. If both if you want to meet, it should be in the presence of another person to avoid the Khalwah (private meeting) which is not permissible with out a valid Aqd.

Wassalam.

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Cryptocurrency . Mobile application . CFD

Is it permissible for a follower of Sayyed Al-Sistani to trade cryptocurrency using an app that utilizes contracts for difference (CFDs)?

Salamun Alaykum wr wb

As Ayatullah Sistani did not issue a verdict on cryptocurrencies yet, I advise you to write your question to [email protected] or [email protected]

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Salah (Prayers) . Mobile application . Prostration (sujud)

Is it allowed for someone who has difficulty with concentrating in prayers to use a mobile app that can count the number of Rakah and Sajdah by placing it near the Sajdagah?

Zoheir Ali Esmail, Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD... Answered 5 years ago

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. There is no problem in doing that.

May you always be successful

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Qibla . Mobile application . Compass

Are the various Qibla apps accurate? I have tried using a compass and an app, but I got two different opposite directions for the Qibla. What should I rely on?

We can not confirm that every compass is accurate nor every application is accurate. You need to check more than one compass or application when you have doubt.

You can also check the direction of sunrise or sunset which can help in many places.

Wassalam.

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Mobile application

Is it permissible to earn through mobile apps that pay you for various activities such as reading content, inviting friends, or that give you some credit everyday for opening the app?

Yes it is permissible as far as you do not help or propagate harmful or sinful applications or products.

Wassalam.