[
  {
    "title": "Why Every Muslim Developer Needs the FalahOS Starter Bundle",
    "slug": "why-every-muslim-developer-needs-falahos-starter-bundle",
    "tags": ["products", "muslim-developers", "islamic-tech"],
    "html": "<p>If you're a Muslim developer building products for the ummah, you've probably struggled with the same problem: how do you build halal-compliant digital products without starting from scratch every time?</p><p>You've got the coding skills, but the design system, the business framework, and the Islamic compliance checks — those take months to build properly.</p><p>The FalahOS Starter Bundle solves this. For $49, you get three tools that work together to take you from idea to launched product — built on Shariah-compliant principles from day one.</p><h2>What's Inside</h2><ul><li><strong>Islamic UI Kit</strong> — 47 components (React, Vue, Svelte, HTML)</li><li><strong>Halal Business Canvas</strong> — 7 monetization models, zero riba</li><li><strong>Launch Checklist</strong> — Halal hosting, analytics, payments</li></ul><p><a href='https://alfalahtech.gumroad.com/l/falahos-starter-bundle'>Get the Bundle →</a></p>"
  },
  {
    "title": "5 Ways Islamic UI Kits Help Your Store Convert",
    "slug": "5-ways-islamic-ui-kits-help-convert",
    "tags": ["design", "conversion", "islamic-ui"],
    "html": "<p>Generic UI kits don't understand the Muslim user. They miss the cultural nuances that build trust — and trust converts.</p><h2>1. RTL-First, Not RTL-Last</h2><p>Arabic, Urdu, Persian — 400M+ users read right-to-left. Our components are RTL-native, not patched.</p><h2>2. Islamic Color Psychology</h2><p>Gold (#C9A84C) for barakah. Green (#2ECC71) for Islam. Dark mode for night prayers. Every color has meaning.</p><h2>3. Prayer-Aware Interactions</h2><p>Components that know when it's prayer time. Auto-pause, gentle reminders, qibla-aware layouts.</p><h2>4. Halal Trust Signals</h2><p>Halal badges, scholar endorsements, zakat calculators — built-in, not bolted on.</p><h2>5. Arabic Typography Done Right</h2><p>Amiri, Scheherazade, Noto Nastaliq — pre-configured with proper line heights for Quranic text.</p><p><a href='https://alfalahtech.gumroad.com/l/falah-ui-kit'>See the UI Kit ($10) →</a></p>"
  },
  {
    "title": "Islamic UI Design Guide: Building for 2 Billion Users",
    "slug": "islamic-ui-design-guide",
    "tags": ["design", "guide", "muslim-users"],
    "html": "<p>Designing for Muslim users isn't just about adding a crescent moon. It's about understanding the daily rhythms, cultural values, and technical constraints of 2 billion people.</p><h2>The Daily Rhythm</h2><p>5 prayer times. Ramadan fasting hours. Friday congregation. Eid celebrations. Your app should breathe with this rhythm.</p><h2>Trust Markers</h2><ul><li>Scholar endorsement section</li><li>Halal certification display</li><li>Transparent data practices (no selling to advertisers)</li><li>Zakat-eligible revenue model</li></ul><h2>Technical Constraints</h2><p>Low-end Android devices. Intermittent connectivity. Expensive data. Arabic RTL. Multiple scripts (Arabic, Urdu, Malay, Turkish).</p><h2>The FalahOS Approach</h2><p>We build components that handle all of this out of the box. You focus on your unique value.</p><p><a href='https://alfalahtech.gumroad.com/l/falah-ui-kit'>Download UI Kit →</a></p>"
  },
  {
    "title": "How to Choose a Quran API: 12 Options Compared",
    "slug": "how-to-choose-quran-api-12-options-compared",
    "tags": ["technical", "quran-api", "comparison"],
    "html": "<p>Every Muslim app needs Quran data. But which API? We tested 12 so you don't have to.</p><table><thead><tr><th>API</th><th>Free Tier</th><th>Tafsir</th><th>Audio</th><th>Rate Limit</th><th>Best For</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>quran-api (gadingnst)</td><td>✅ Generous</td><td>✅ Indonesian</td><td>✅ Alafasy</td><td>1000/min</td><td>Indonesian apps</td></tr><tr><td>Al-Quran Cloud</td><td>✅ Unlimited</td><td>❌</td><td>❌</td><td>No limit</td><td>Simple text apps</td></tr><tr><td>Quran.com API</td><td>✅ 5000/day</td><td>✅ 50+</td><td>✅ Multiple</td><td>60/min</td><td>Production apps</td></tr><tr><td>Quranium</td><td>✅ Free</td><td>✅</td><td>✅</td><td>100/min</td><td>Modern apps</td></tr></tbody></table><p><strong>Our pick for most apps:</strong> <a href='https://github.com/gadingnst/quran-api'>quran-api</a> — best balance of features, free tier, and Indonesian tafsir support.</p><p>Full comparison sheet included in the <a href='https://alfalahtech.gumroad.com/l/free-toolkit'>Free Toolkit</a>.</p>"
  },
  {
    "title": "Halal Monetization: 7 Models That Work (No Ads, No Riba)",
    "slug": "halal-monetization-7-models",
    "tags": ["business", "monetization", "halal-business"],
    "html": "<p>Muslim users reject ads. They reject interest. They reject gambling mechanics. So how do you make money?</p><h2>1. Direct Sale (Bay')</h2><p>One-time payment. Clear ownership. No recurring ambiguity.</p><h2>2. Subscription (Ijara)</h2><p>Service rental. Clear deliverables. Cancel anytime.</p><h2>3. Freemium with Halal Upsell</h2><p>Free core features. Premium = convenience, not restriction.</p><h2>4. Marketplace Commission (Wakala)</h2><p>Take % of halal transactions. Transparent fee structure.</p><h2>5. White-Label Licensing</h2><p>Sell your tech to organizations. B2B, high ticket.</p><h2>6. Community Membership (Waqf Model)</h2><p>Members fund development. Benefits flow to all.</p><h2>7. Educational Products</h2><p>Courses, templates, guides. Knowledge commerce is halal.</p><p>All 7 models with templates in the <a href='https://alfalahtech.gumroad.com/l/falahos-starter-bundle'>Starter Bundle</a>.</p>"
  },
  {
    "title": "Prayer Times Calculation: Which Method for Your App?",
    "slug": "prayer-times-calculation-methods",
    "tags": ["technical", "prayer-times", "adhan-js"],
    "html": "<p>There are 8+ calculation methods. Choosing wrong breaks trust with users.</p><h2>Major Methods</h2><ul><li><strong>Muslim World League</strong> — Standard for most apps</li><li><strong>Egyptian Survey Authority</strong> — Egypt, Africa</li><li><strong>Umm al-Qura</strong> — Saudi Arabia, Gulf</li><li><strong>Karachi</strong> — Pakistan, South Asia</li><li><strong>ISNA</strong> — North America</li><li><strong>Tehran</strong> — Iran</li><li><strong>JAKIM</strong> — Malaysia</li><li><strong>Diyanet</strong> — Turkey</li></ul><h2>Implementation</h2><p>Use <code>adhan-js</code> (Batoul Apps) — it's the gold standard. 3.5k stars, maintained by Muslims.</p><pre><code>import { PrayerTimes, Coordinates, CalculationMethod } from 'adhan-js'\n\nconst coords = new Coordinates(3.139, 101.6869) // Kuala Lumpur\nconst times = new PrayerTimes(coords, new Date(), CalculationMethod.MuslimWorldLeague())\nconsole.log(times.fajr, times.maghrib)</code></pre><p>Full implementation guide in the <a href='https://alfalahtech.gumroad.com/l/free-toolkit'>Free Toolkit</a>.</p>"
  },
  {
    "title": "Case Study: How FMATheNomad Built an Islamic SaaS in 30 Days",
    "slug": "case-study-fma-the-nomad-islamic-saas",
    "tags": ["case-study", "founder", "indonesia"],
    "html": "<p>FMA (Bandung, Indonesia) — AI Engineer, Solo Founder. Built a halal finance tracker from zero to $500 MRR in 30 days.</p><h2>The Stack</h2><ul><li>Frontend: Svelte + Islamic UI Kit</li><li>Backend: Supabase (halal hosting)</li><li>Auth: Email + Web3 wallet</li><li>Payments: Midtrans (Indonesia, Shariah-compliant)</li></ul><h2>What Saved 200 Hours</h2><ol><li>Islamic UI Kit — 47 components ready</li><li>Halal Business Canvas — priced at $29/mo from day 1</li><li>Launch Checklist — avoided 3 compliance mistakes</li></ol><h2>Revenue Timeline</h2><ul><li>Day 1-7: Build MVP with Starter Bundle</li><li>Day 8-14: Beta with 20 Muslim users</li><li>Day 15-21: Launch on Product Hunt + Muslim dev communities</li><li>Day 22-30: $500 MRR, 17 paying customers</li></ul><p><a href='https://github.com/FMATheNomad'>Follow FMA →</a> | <a href='https://alfalahtech.gumroad.com/l/falahos-starter-bundle'>Get the same toolkit →</a></p>"
  },
  {
    "title": "Muslim Developer Tools Directory 2026",
    "slug": "muslim-developer-tools-directory-2026",
    "tags": ["directory", "resources", "ecosystem"],
    "html": "<p>The ecosystem is growing. Here's what every Muslim developer should bookmark.</p><h2>Core Libraries</h2><ul><li><a href='https://github.com/batoulapps/adhan-js'>adhan-js</a> — Prayer times (3.5k ⭐)</li><li><a href='https://github.com/gadingnst/quran-api'>quran-api</a> — Quran data + tafsir (2.5k ⭐)</li><li><a href='https://github.com/zarrabi/praytime'>praytime</a> — Lightweight prayer calc</li></ul><h2>UI & Design</h2><ul><li><a href='https://alfalahtech.gumroad.com/l/falah-ui-kit'>Falah UI Kit</a> — 47 Islamic components ($10)</li><li>Amiri Font — Quranic Arabic typography</li><li>Scheherazade — Open-source Arabic font</li></ul><h2>APIs & Services</h2><ul><li>Aladhan API — Prayer times + calendar</li><li>Quran.com API — Official, comprehensive</li><li>Quranium — Modern GraphQL API</li></ul><h2>Communities</h2><ul><li>Muslim Developers Discord</li><li>Islamic Tech Telegram</li><li>FalahOS Builder Newsletter</li></ul><p><a href='https://alfalahtech.gumroad.com/l/free-toolkit'>Download full directory (PDF) →</a></p>"
  },
  {
    "title": "Why We Built Nūr: A Muslim Companion PWA",
    "slug": "why-we-built-nur-muslim-companion-pwa",
    "tags": ["product", "pwa", "behind-the-scenes"],
    "html": "<p>Muslim Pro has 100M+ downloads. But it tracks you, shows ads, and sells your data.</p><p>We built Nūr differently:</p><ul><li>🔒 Zero tracking. Zero ads. Ever.</li><li>☁️ Offline-first. Works in the masjid basement.</li><li>🌙 Dark mode that actually works for night prayer.</li><li>📿 Tasbih that saves across devices (your choice).</li><li>🧭 Qibla compass using device sensors, not IP.</li></ul><h2>Tech Stack</h2><p>Svelte 5 + Vite + Workbox PWA. 69KB gzipped. Loads in <1s on 3G.</p><h2>Features</h2><ol><li>Prayer Times (adhan-js, 8 methods)</li><li>Qibla Compass (device orientation)</li><li>Quran Reader (multiple translations)</li><li>Hijri Calendar (umm al-Qura + local)</li><li>Tasbih Counter (persistent, syncable)</li><li>99 Names (with meanings + audio)</li></ol><p><a href='https://moslem.falahos.my'>Try Nūr PWA →</a> | <a href='https://github.com/falah/nur-muslim-companion'>Source Code →</a></p>"
  },
  {
    "title": "Qibla Compass: The Math Behind the Arrow",
    "slug": "qibla-compass-math-behind-the-arrow",
    "tags": ["technical", "qibla", "math"],
    "html": "<p>Most qibla apps use simple great-circle. That's wrong for precision.</p><h2>The Problem</h2><p>Earth is not a sphere. It's an ellipsoid. Magnetic declination varies by location and time.</p><h2>The Solution</h2><p>Use the <strong>geodesic</strong> on WGS84 ellipsoid + current magnetic declination (WMM model).</p><pre><code>// Simplified — use adhan-js in production\nimport { Qibla } from 'adhan-js'\n\nconst coords = new Coordinates(lat, lng)\nconst qibla = Qibla(coords)\n// Returns degrees from True North\n</code></pre><h2>Device Sensors</h2><p>Compass API gives magnetic north. Subtract declination → true north → qibla direction.</p><p>Nūr handles all this. <a href='https://moslem.falahos.my'>Test it →</a></p>"
  },
  {
    "title": "Tasbih Counter: Building Habit-Forming Islamic Tech",
    "slug": "tasbih-counter-habit-forming-islamic-tech",
    "tags": ["product", "psychology", "tasbih"],
    "html": "<p>Digital tasbih apps fail because they're just counters. They miss the psychology.</p><h2>What Makes It Stick</h2><ol><li><strong>Streak tracking</strong> — Visual chain you don't want to break</li><li><strong>Reminder at prayer times</strong> — Contextual, not random</li><li><strong>Cloud sync (opt-in)</strong> — Phone dies? Count preserved.</li><li><strong>33/99/100 presets</strong> — One tap, no mental math</li><li><strong>Haptic feedback</strong> — Tactile confirmation without looking</li></ol><h2>Nūr's Approach</h2><p>No gamification. No leaderboards. Just the count and the connection.</p><p><a href='https://moslem.falahos.my'>Try Tasbih in Nūr →</a></p>"
  }
]