# Al-Thaqalayn — The two weighty things

> Shia Quran commentary with AI insights, quizzes, and audio playback. (iPhone/iPad app by Muhammad Imran Ali.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/al-thaqalayn/id6751074983 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Muhammad Imran Ali](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833353914)
- Category: Books, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $0.99)
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.2 · 254 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-08-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/al-thaqalayn/id6751074983/reviews.md

## What is Al?

Thaqalayn - Shia Quran & Tafsir

Your daily companion for the Quran, rooted in the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt.

Thaqalayn brings the Quran to life with authentic Shia commentary, immersive experiences, and daily spiritual content - all in English, Urdu, and Arabic.

5-LAYER TAFSIR
Go beyond the surface. Every verse comes with five layers of commentary - Foundation, Classical Shia, Contemporary, Ahl al-Bayt narrations, and Comparative - so you understand not just the words, but the meaning behind them.

IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES
Deep Dives take you on themed descents through concepts like Sabr, Tawakkul, Shukr, and Salah - weaving Quranic verses with Ahl al-Bayt narrations and ending in interactive moments of reflection. Inside the Surah experiences bring individual surahs to life, from al-Fatiha to al-Rahman.

DAILY SPIRITUAL CONTENT
Start each day with a verse reminder, a daily challenge, a Quranic crossword, and a dua of the day. Build streaks, earn badges, and track your progress with Apple Watch-style rings.

SEASONAL JOURNEYS
Walk through Ramadan, Muharram, Dhul-Hijjah, Arbaeen, and Fatimiyya with daily guided content - readings, reflections, and duas timed to the Islamic calendar.

BEAUTIFUL RECITATION
Listen with 6 world-class reciters and follow along with word-by-word highlighting. Set a sleep timer, adjust speed, or loop verses for memorization.

EXPLORE & DISCOVER
Life Moments pairs your struggles with Quranic guidance. Prophetic Parallels connects your trials to the stories of the messengers. Foods of the Quran, Daily Duas, Fasting guidance, and more.

QUICK OVERVIEW
Tap into interactive concept bubbles on any verse for instant insight - what the verse means, why it matters, and the key Arabic words behind it.

114 SURAH QUIZZES
Test your understanding surah by surah. Track your progress and unlock milestone badges.

BUILT FOR YOU
- Three themes: Light, Dark, and Midnight Emerald
- Adjustable reading text size
- Cloud-synced bookmarks across devices
- Offline access to all your content
- Tafsir in English, Urdu, Arabic, and French

FREE TO START
Al-Fatiha is fully unlocked - tafsir, quiz, Inside the Surah, and all 6 reciters. Daily verse, daily challenge, and Explore content are free for everyone.

PREMIUM - ONE TIME, LIFETIME
Unlock all 114 surahs, every Deep Dive, every surah experience, the daily crossword, and full seasonal journeys. No subscriptions. Pay once, keep forever.

Built by Muslims, for Muslims.

## Key features

- AI-powered commentary
- 5-layer Tafsir
- Surah quizzes
- Quick Gems verse insights
- Premium audio playback
- Progress tracking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Tafsir Commentary | $12.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/al-thaqalayn/id6751074983/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very well thought out and put together

*2026-07-15, version 7.3*

It’s a great companion app that I use daily for reading and reflection. some of the features are quite unique like journeys, verse insights and deep dives. amazing work MashAllah!

### 3/5 — Scam or Bug?

*2025-11-18*

Salam, I had paid for the full version however I keep getting told I must pay for the full version whenever I try to read Tafsir. App won’t let me log in either or restore purchases.

**Developer response:** Wasalam, 
Please do an update first. If it doesn’t resolve it must be a bug. Please send me your login email at ali.muhammadimran@gmail.com so I can look at this and give you full access. Also please reconsider your app rating. Thanks

### 5/5 — great idea

*2025-09-11, version 1.0*

The concept is great and well executed. Commentary on quranic verses from different angles is helpful in understanding quran. Also no ads which is appreciated

## Frequently asked questions about Al

### What is Al-Thaqalayn?

Al-Thaqalayn is an app that provides authentic Shia Quran commentary with AI-powered scholarship in English and Urdu. It offers features like tappable verse insights, surah quizzes, and multi-layered tafsir.

### Does Al-Thaqalayn have ads?

No, Al-Thaqalayn is ad-free. The premium version, available as a one-time purchase, explicitly states 'No ads'.

### What are the different layers of Tafsir in Al-Thaqalayn?

Al-Thaqalayn offers a 5-layer Tafsir, including Foundation, Classical Shia, Contemporary, Ahlul Bayt, and Comparative commentary.

### Can I test my understanding of the Quran with Al-Thaqalayn?

Yes, Al-Thaqalayn includes Surah Quizzes to help you test and track your understanding of the Quran.

### What devices is Al-Thaqalayn available on?

Al-Thaqalayn is supported on iPhones and iPads.

### How often is Al-Thaqalayn updated?

The latest version of Al-Thaqalayn was released on March 27, 2026, indicating active development and updates.

### What is the age rating for Al-Thaqalayn?

Al-Thaqalayn has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in religious study.

### What are the benefits of the premium version of Al-Thaqalayn?

The premium version of Al-Thaqalayn offers one-time, lifetime access for $2.99, providing all surahs, full tafsir, offline access, and no ads.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.1 — 2026-08-23

New: Duas & Ziyarat library - Kumayl, Ashura, Tawassul, Nudba and al-Ahd, with full text and a recitation that highlights each word as it is recited. Playback now continues while you move around the app, with a mini player and lock screen controls. Also new: narrated Listen mode for select journeys, real recited audio for daily duas, and a smoother welcome for new users with a guide to the Daily Reflection widget.

### 7.9 — 2026-08-16

New: Daily Reflection widgets for your Home and Lock Screen. Plus more surah journeys.

### 7.8 — 2026-08-10

more journeys added

### 7.7 — 2026-07-29

new journeys added

### 7.6 — 2026-07-21

more design assets added

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