# Shia Toolkit

> Islamic Resources for daily use. Holy Quran, Supplications, Salah, Books & more

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/anywheresoftware.b4a.SIAToolKit](https://chrome-stats.com/d/anywheresoftware.b4a.SIAToolKit)

## Overview

- **ID:** `anywheresoftware.b4a.SIAToolKit`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Muhammed Raza Merchant
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 1,447,506
- **Rating:** 4.57 / 5 (24,960 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.16.27
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-15
- **First published:** 2012-01-18
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 149 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=anywheresoftware.b4a.SIAToolKit)
- **Website:** [https://shiatoolkit.com/dl/](https://shiatoolkit.com/dl/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://shiatoolkit.com/privacy-policy/](https://shiatoolkit.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Shia Toolkit is an all-in-one Islamic app designed for Shia Muslims worldwide, offering extensive resources such as the Holy Quran with translation, prayer guides, supplications, and a vast eBook library with over 3000 books. Available in English, Urdu, Persian, Arabic, Hindi, and French, the app supports bilingual content and offline use for accessibility anytime.

The app features hyder.ai integration, an AI model trained exclusively on authentic Shia teachings, providing users with expert knowledge on religious, historical, and ethical subjects. Additional features include customizable prayer time notifications, audio streaming and downloads, daily Islamic quizzes, and intelligent search functionality. Shia Toolkit empowers users to deepen their spiritual journey through rich, user-friendly content and interactive tools.

## Rankings

- #55,004 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `anywheresoftware.b4a.SIAToolKit.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Reviews consistently praise Shia Toolkit for its comprehensive, handy content and daily spiritual usefulness. However, users report stability and content-access bugs (surah loading, pages pausing) and some translation/UI quality concerns. There are also requests for better older-device compatibility and feature refinements. Overall sentiment is positive, with strong appreciation for its breadth and utility, tempered by stability and quality issues that developers may address to improve reliability.

### Pros

- All-in-one comprehensive Islamic content (Quran recitation and translations, duas, ziyarat, hadith collections, and prayer times)
- Very useful and handy; repeatedly praised as the best Shia app
- Valuable for learning about Imam Ali and Ahlul Bayt and for daily spiritual guidance
- Trusted and reliable for travel or on-the-go use
- Positive overall reception and strong perceived quality of the app

### Cons

- Content loading/navigation bugs (surah not opening, pages pausing/unfolding)
- Translation/UI quality issues (Persian translation gaps, text sometimes obscured by a line)
- Compatibility with older Android devices/versions can hinder installation or use

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/anywheresoftware.b4a.SIAToolKit)