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iShia Books

iShia Books

Islamic / Shia Book Reader

204 ratings
123 reviews
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Archived App (Last seen on 5 Aug 2025)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 26, 2012
  • August 17, 2018

Features

Developer

Seyed Mohsen Hosseini-Milani
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About

Access a comprehensive collection of Islamic and Shia books with this reader app. Download content, manage your library, and search for specific information within texts. It offers multilingual support and cross-reference navigation.

✓Access Ahl-ul Bayt Library and Shia Online Library books
✓Download and manage book content
✓Multilingual interface (Arabic, Farsi, English)
✓Full text search and advanced filtering
✓Navigate via Table of Contents and cross-references
✓Bookmarks for individual and global management
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of iShia Books. Based on 204 reviews and a 4.3/5 average, it highlights the 3 positives and 3 negatives reviewers mention most about this Reference app.

Positive things

  • 🔒Secure app
  • 📚Extensive library of books
  • 💻Useful for students and scholars

Negative things

  • 🐛App crashes when downloading books
  • 🔍Difficult to search and navigate
  • 🌐Lack of support for non-Arabic languages
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What's New in iShia Books

2.5.1

August 17, 2018

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. fix issues on iPhone X

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User reviews

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Can’t download

Can’t download any book. Each trial the app gets closed.
H.DiabH.Diab

شكوى

السلام عليكم الاخوة القائمين على التطبيق جزاكم الله خيرا التطبيق فيه مشكلة عند تحميلي لاحد الكتب يخرج الجهاز مباشرة من التطبيق مع كامل الشكر والتقدير راجيا النظر في الموضوع
دمتم برعاية الله واهل البيت وحفظهم ان شاء الله
Ali313aaAli313aa

عطل في التطبيق

نرجو التحديث
TaahereeTaaheree

Fix app

Cannot download books .plz fix
Mohsin IMohsin I

مشكلة

شكرا جزيلا ومجهود عالي جدا لكن حاليا بس ادخل ع التطبيق من جهازي الايفون ١٤ او الايباد واروح على زر تحميل الكتاب فورا يخرج التطبيق نهائيا وابد ما كدرت احمل ولا كتاب // ضروري معالعجة هذه المشكلة مع خالص الشكر والتقدير
ميثم العامريميثم العامري
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App crashes when trying to download books

Bug

Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Bug

Disappearing downloaded books after updates

Bug
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Requested Features

3 requests

Bookmark and reading progress features

Feature

Improved search and filtering options

Feature

Support for more languages

Feature

FAQ

What is iShia Books?

iShia Books is a mobile application designed to provide users with easy and full-featured access to a collection of Islamic and Shia books. It allows users to view, download, and manage content from sources like the Ahl-ul Bayt Library and Shia Online Library.

What are the key features of iShia Books?

Key features include access to a large book collection, the ability to download and manage content, a multilingual interface (currently Arabic and Farsi, with English coming soon), full-text search capabilities, navigation through a Table of Contents, and bookmark management.

Is iShia Books free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. There are no extra charges for viewing, downloading, or updating content. The project is non-commercial, and any income generated is used for development and content processing.

What devices is iShia Books compatible with?

The app is designed for iOS version 4 and above. It is not a PDF or EPUB reader, but rather a dedicated reader for the specific book formats provided by the linked libraries.

How can I search for specific information within the books?

The app features a powerful full-text search function that allows you to search across multiple fields within the book list and within the books themselves. You can also navigate through the Table of Contents and follow cross-references in footnotes.