Legal Document

Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2025 · By using the app, you agree to these terms

Plain English Summary: Use the app to learn. Don't misuse or redistribute the content without permission. The app is provided free for educational Islamic purposes. We're not liable for errors in scholarly content — always refer to qualified scholars for rulings.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the Al-Muwatta App ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the App.

These terms apply to all users of the App including students, teachers, scholars, and general users.

2. Description of the App

The Al-Muwatta App is a free Islamic educational application that provides:

3. Permitted Use

You may use the App for personal Islamic education, family learning, classroom teaching in Islamic institutions, and sharing individual hadith for non-commercial dawah purposes.

The App is intended to complement, not replace, the guidance of qualified Islamic scholars. For religious rulings (fatwas), always consult a qualified scholar.

4. Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

5. Intellectual Property

Hadith Texts: The texts of Al-Muwatta are part of the classical Islamic heritage. Translations used in the App are sourced from public domain or licensed sources including Sunnah.com and have been adapted for educational use.

Scholar Audio: Audio lectures from scholars are used with permission or under license. These recordings remain the intellectual property of their respective scholars and institutions. You may not redistribute audio content without express permission.

App Design & Code: The App's design, interface, and codebase are our intellectual property.

6. Content Accuracy

We take great care with the accuracy of hadith translations and scholarly content. However:

7. Audio Content & Downloads

Audio lecture packs are made available for personal offline study only. By downloading audio content, you agree to:

8. No Account Required

The App does not require account registration. Your personal data (notes, bookmarks, progress) is stored locally on your device. We are not responsible for data loss resulting from device failure, App deletion, or operating system changes.

We recommend periodically backing up important notes you write in the App.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The App is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not warrant that the App will be error-free, uninterrupted, or meet your specific requirements. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular purpose.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the App, including but not limited to loss of data, spiritual decisions made based on App content, or technical failures.

11. Changes to the App & Terms

We reserve the right to modify the App, add or remove features, or change these Terms at any time. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. We will notify waitlist members of significant changes by email.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Nigeria. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Borno State, Nigeria, or by mutual agreement through Islamic arbitration (Tahkim).

13. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at: