RUKN / FAQ
Questions about RUKN.
Find answers about the app and its features.
Visit SupportWhat is RUKN?
RUKN is an Islamic app that brings together prayer times, Qibla direction, Quran reading, duas, Hadith, and a Hijri and Gregorian calendar.
Is RUKN available for iPhone, iPad, and Android?
RUKN is available for iPhone and iPad on the App Store. Android is coming soon.
Does RUKN show Hijri and Gregorian dates?
Yes. Calendar brings Hijri and Gregorian dates together with prayer times and the agenda for your selected day.
Prayer Times
Prayer times and settings.
Why do prayer times differ between apps?
Apps can use different calculation methods, Asr settings, high-latitude rules, rounding and manual adjustments. Location and timezone also affect the result. Compare the same date, location and settings before treating a difference as an error.
Will RUKN match my local mosque timetable?
Not always. Local mosque timetables may include adjustments or follow a different calculation method. Review your RUKN settings and follow trusted local guidance when times differ.
Where does RUKN get its prayer times?
RUKN uses the Aladhan Prayer Times API. Times reflect the selected location, timezone and calculation settings.
Can I use RUKN for prayer reminders?
Yes. RUKN includes prayer reminders alongside current prayer windows and the next prayer countdown. Enable the required permissions in your device settings; alert behaviour depends on your device and notification settings.
Does RUKN have a prayer times widget?
Yes. On iPhone, the Home Screen widget shows the next prayer, its countdown and the day’s prayer times. The Lock Screen widget shows the next prayer name, time and countdown. Both use your selected location and calculation settings.
Do Prayer Times require a RUKN account or show ads?
No. Prayer Times has no separate RUKN account requirement and no ads. You can review how location is used in the Privacy Policy.
How do I choose a prayer calculation method?
Choose the prayer-time calculation method for your community. Available methods include Muslim World League, ISNA, Karachi, Umm al-Qura, Singapore, JAKIM, and others. This changes prayer-time calculations, not Qibla direction.
Which Asr school should I select?
Select Shafii or Hanafi to use the corresponding Asr calculation. Match the choice used by your local mosque or authority.
What do high-latitude adjustments do?
Choose Auto, Off, Middle of the Night, One Seventh, or Angle Based. Auto is recommended for most locations. These rules help when Fajr or Isha becomes extremely early, very late, or absent during some seasons.
How do manual prayer-time offsets work?
Adjust Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha individually by adding or subtracting minutes from your selected method. Leave the values at zero unless you need to match a local timetable. Reset All To 0 removes every manual offset.
Does adjusting Hijri special days change prayer times?
Use Standard for the built-in Hijri calendar, or Local Adjustment to shift special-day markers by up to two days forward or back. This adjustment affects Hijri special-day markers only; it does not shift prayer times or Qibla direction.
Qibla
Direction and nearby places.
How do I find Qibla with RUKN?
Open Qibla, allow location access and hold the phone flat. Turn slowly until the angle settles and “Aligned with Qibla” appears. Your location determines the bearing toward the Kaaba; the compass measures which way the device is facing.
How do I calibrate the Qibla compass?
Open the settings gear and select Compass calibration. Move your phone in a figure-eight motion for 5–10 seconds, keep away from metal, magnets, and large electronics, and place it on a flat surface for best accuracy.
Why does the Qibla compass move or seem unstable?
Magnetic cases, speakers, chargers, vehicles, and metal surfaces can affect heading readings. Move away from interference and recalibrate if the direction is unstable. Use trusted local guidance when a reliable compass reading is unavailable.
Do prayer times, maps and nearby searches need internet?
The first prayer-time refresh needs internet access. Cached prayer times can remain available after setup. Map content and nearby-place searches also need a connection to load new results.
How do I find nearby mosques or halal food?
Choose Mosque Near Me or Halal Food Near Me to search nearby places. Select a result to open directions in Maps. Nearby search results depend on the map provider’s listings.
Does changing prayer settings change Qibla direction?
No. Qibla direction is calculated from your location toward the Kaaba. Calculation methods, Asr settings and manual offsets affect prayer times, not the Qibla bearing.
Why does Qibla need location access?
RUKN needs your position to calculate the bearing toward the Kaaba and find prayer times for your area. You control location permission in device settings. RUKN does not use your location for advertising.
Quran
Reading, listening and reflection.
Is the RUKN Quran app available for Android and iOS?
RUKN is available for iPhone and iPad. The Android version is coming soon. Quran reading and study tools are included in RUKN Premium.
What Quran reading modes does RUKN have?
Book view supports reading surah by surah. Ayah view focuses on an individual verse. Ajza groups reading by Juz, Hizb, Manzil, Ruku, Sajdah and Maqra.
Which Quran translation languages does RUKN support?
RUKN offers 50 translation options across 49 languages: Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bengali, Berber, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, Divehi, Dutch, English, Filipino (Tagalog), French, German, Hausa, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Korean, Kurdish, Malay, Malayalam, Norwegian, Pashto, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Sindhi, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tajik, Tamil, Tatar, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, Uyghur, Uzbek, Vietnamese, Yoruba. Bosnian has two editions. The app interface is in English.
Which tafsir sources can I read?
The ayah reader includes Tafsir al-Jalalayn, Ibn Kathir and Tazkirul Quran. Source credits are available on the Licenses and attribution page.
Can I listen to Quran recitations offline?
Saad Al-Ghamdi is the included default reciter. Additional recitations can be downloaded for offline listening. An internet connection is required to download them.
Does every reciter support word-by-word highlighting?
Word-by-word highlighting is available only with the default reciter, Saad Al-Ghamdi. Additional reciters support ayah-level playback.
Can I save, import and export Quran notes?
Yes. Open Notes in Ayah view to save a reflection with a verse. Export your Quran notes as a file or import a compatible RUKN Quran notes file. You can also bookmark reading locations and return to saved progress.
Can I change the Arabic font and reading size?
Yes. Adjust the reading size and choose Default, Noto Naskh Arabic, Amiri, Scheherazade New or Lateef.
Does RUKN replace formal Quran learning?
RUKN supports reading and reflection with translations, tafsir and tajweed tools. Continue learning recitation and interpretation with qualified teachers and trusted Islamic sources.
Is Quran reading free in RUKN?
Quran reading and study tools are included in RUKN Premium. RUKN does not show ads. Check the app for subscription options and any trial eligibility.
Duas
Duas, remembrance and notes.
What can I find in RUKN’s Duas collection?
Browse collections for daily activities, daily adhkar, faith and guidance, Hajj and Umrah, health and healing, natural phenomena, prayer, protection and refuge, provision, Salawat Nabi, social etiquette, protection and ruqyah essentials, and Ramadan.
Does RUKN include Arabic, translation and transliteration for duas?
The dua reader shows Arabic text, transliteration and English translation where provided. RUKN’s interface is in English. The Quran translation language catalogue does not apply to Duas.
Can I save and share my dua notes?
Yes. Bookmark duas and save notes beside them. The notes controls let you share your saved notes and bookmarks as a RUKN file, or bring a compatible file back into RUKN.
Can I keep count while reading a dua?
A repetition counter appears for duas with a supported repetition target. It is not shown for every dua.
Are all duas labelled Sahih?
No. The collection includes different source and authenticity labels. Read the source and authenticity information attached to each item where provided; do not assume the entire collection has one grading.
Does Duas require a RUKN account?
No separate RUKN account is required. Duas is included in RUKN Premium.
Is the Duas app available for Android and iOS?
RUKN is available on iPhone and iPad. Android is coming soon.
Where can I check sources or report an issue?
Visit Licenses and attribution for published source notes. For a content concern, contact Support with the collection and exact dua title involved.
Hadith
Collections, reading and notes.
Which Hadith collections can I read in RUKN?
The catalogue includes Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawood, Tirmidhi, Nasai, Ibn Majah, Malik, Ahmed, Darimi, Nawawi’s Forty, Qudsi Forty, Shah Waliullah’s Forty, Riyad as-Salihin, Al-Adab Al-Mufrad, Bulugh al-Maram, Mishkat al-Masabih and Ash-Shama’il Al-Muhammadiyah. Available collections depend on the selected language.
Which languages are available for Hadith?
The Hadith reader supports English and Arabic editions, depending on the collection. Darimi is listed as Arabic-only. RUKN’s interface is in English; the Quran translation language catalogue does not apply to Hadith.
Can I save my Hadith reading progress?
Yes. RUKN saves your reading place and lets you bookmark narrations for later.
Can I save and share Hadith notes?
Yes. Save notes with a narration and share your saved notes through a compatible RUKN file. The app also supports bringing a compatible notes file back into RUKN.
Are all narrations given the same authenticity grading?
No. Where the supplied content includes grading, RUKN displays the grader and their assessment. A missing grade should not be interpreted as confirmation of authenticity.
Does RUKN replace Hadith teachers or scholars?
No. RUKN supports reading and reflection. For interpretation, grading questions and deeper study, learn with qualified teachers and trusted Islamic sources.
Is Hadith included in RUKN Premium?
Yes. Hadith reading is included in RUKN Premium. The reading experience has no ads or social feed.
Is RUKN available for Android and iOS?
RUKN is available for iPhone and iPad. Android is coming soon.
Where can I check sources or report incorrect content?
Source credits are published on the Licenses and attribution page. Contact Support with the collection, narration reference and details of the concern.
Calendar
Dates, plans and your daily agenda.
How do I see the agenda for a date?
Choose a date in the month view to see its prayer times and agenda. Use Today to return to the current date.
Can I add events, tasks and notes?
Yes. Open the add control in the daily agenda to add an event, task or note. Calendar and reminder access is needed for connected events and tasks.
Does Calendar show Hijri dates?
Yes. The selected day shows its Gregorian date and Hijri equivalent.
Why are my appointments or tasks missing?
Check calendar and reminder permissions in your device settings. Connected appointments and tasks require access to those services.
Where do the prayer times come from?
Calendar uses RUKN’s prayer-time settings. Check your location, calculation method and prayer settings if the times differ from your local timetable.