# شاملہ اردو Shamila Urdu

> Digital Urdu library with 600+ Islamic books, Quran, Hadith, and search. (iPhone/iPad app by AL-MADINAH ISLAMIC RESEARCH CENTRE.)

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- Developer: [AL-MADINAH ISLAMIC RESEARCH CENTRE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529815159)
- Category: Books, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.17/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 114 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-12-30
- Data updated: 2026-07-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shamila-urdu/id1529815157/reviews.md

## What is شاملہ اردو Shamila Urdu?

ShamilaUrdu is an Islamic Digital Urdu Library with more than 600 authentic books. Each book is published on the app after being proof-read. ShamilaUrdu’s book view is the same as the printed published book.
This application is available in six platforms:
*iOS
*Windows
*MacOS
*Linux
*Web

Features
- Search the whole library for any given text 
- Search Urdu as well as Arabic text
- Add Bookmarks/Tags to read it later
- Various setting for easy reading 

 Qur’an View
- Read Qur’an with Tarjuma (translation) and Tafseer (exegesis) in the same page with option to switch between the two
- Copy Qur’anic Arabic, Tarjuma or Tafseer

Hadith View
- Read/copy Hadith with Translation, Tashreeh (Explanation) and Takhreej (Source)
- Table of contents 

Book View 
- Read book with footnotes
- Table of contents 
- Copy text from books

Qu’ran
-Quran-e-Kareem with 7 translations of renowned scholars: 
-Tarjuma Junagharhi (Shaikh Maulana Muhammad Junagarhi)
-Tarjuma Taiseer-ul-Quran  (Shaikh Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani)
-Tarjuma Taeseer-ur-Rahman (Shaikh Muhammad Luqman Salafi)
-Tarjuma Tarjuman-ul-Quran (Shaikh Maulana Abul Kalam Azad)
-Tarjuma Siraj-ul-Bayan   (Shaikh Muhammad Haneef Nadwi)
-Tarjuma Fahm-ul-Quran (Shaikh Miyan Muhammad Jameel)
-Tarjuma Abdul Salam Bhutwi (Shaikh Hafiz Abdul Salam Bhutwi)

Tafseer
-Tafseer Ahsan-ul-Bayan (Shaikh Hafiz Salah-ud-din Yousuf)
-Tafseer Taiseer-ul-Quran (Shaikh Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani)
-Tafseer Taiseer-ur-Rahman (Shaikh Muhammad Luqman Salafi)
-Tafseer Tarjuman-ul-Quran (Shaikh Maulana Abul Kalam Azad)
-Tafseer Fahm-ul-Quran (Shaikh Miyan Muhammad Jameel)
-Tafseer Siraj-ul-Bayan (Shaikh Muhmmad Haneef Nadwi)
-Tafseer Ibn-e-Kathir (Shaikh Hafiz Ammad-ud-din Abu-al-Fida Ibn-e-Kathir)
-Tafseer Saadi  (Shaikh Abdul Rahman bin Nasir Al-Sadi)
-Tafseer Sanai (Shaikh Maulana Sanaullah Amratsari)
-Tafseer Ashraf-ul-Hawashi (Shaikh Muhammad Abduhu Al-Falah)
-Tafseer Abdul Salam Bhutwi (Shaikh Hafiz Abdul Salam Bhutwi)
-Tafseer Tas'heel-ul-Bayan (Muhtarma Ume Imran Shakeela Bint e Miyan Fazal Hussain)

Hadith
-Sahih al-Bukhari
-Sahih Muslim
-Sunan Abu Dawood
-Sunan al-Tirmidhi
-Sunan al-Nasa'i
-Sunan ibn Majah
 and 9 other Hadith books


Other Islamic Books
-Islamic Books on 26 different Categories which makes a total of 600+ books. These topics are covered and many moreL
- Qur’anic Studies (Quraniyat)
- Prophetic Traditions (Hadeesiyat)
- Islamic Creed (Aqeeda)
- Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh wa usool e fiqh)
- Commandments and Provisions (Ahkam o Masail)
- Islamic Rulings (Fatawa)
- Prophetic Biography (Seerat un Nabi)
- Social Reforms (Islah e Muashrah)
- Countering Temptation/Corruption (Rad e Fitan)

## Key features

- Extensive digital library of 600+ Islamic books
- Searchable Urdu and Arabic text
- Quran with multiple translations and exegesis
- Comprehensive Hadith collections
- Bookmarking and tagging for easy access
- Customizable reading settings

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shamila-urdu/id1529815157/reviews.md

### 5/5 — ابڈیٹ

*2025-05-30*

کوئی نئی ابڈیٹ نہی ارہا ہے کیوں!

### 5/5 — Best Application ever

*2022-08-23*

ماشاءاللہ بہت خوب ہے۔  اللہ تعالیٰ اپنے دین کی خدمت کرنے والوں کو جزائے خیر فرمائے۔ آمین

### 3/5 — please fix it it s not working on ipad

*2022-06-12*

please fix it it s not working on ipad

### 1/5 — Please fix

*2022-03-25*

Last update deleted my offline books and I am not even able to download any books. In search I can only see results of Quran and Hadith

Fix asap

## Frequently asked questions about شاملہ اردو Shamila Urdu

### What is Shamila Urdu?

Shamila Urdu is a digital library offering over 600 authentic Islamic books in Urdu. It provides features like searching the entire library, bookmarking, and dedicated views for the Quran and Hadith.

### Does Shamila Urdu have ads?

No, Shamila Urdu does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free application for users.

### What platforms is Shamila Urdu available on?

Shamila Urdu is available on multiple platforms including iOS, Windows, MacOS, Linux, and the Web, ensuring broad accessibility.

### How many translations of the Quran are available in Shamila Urdu?

Shamila Urdu offers the Quran with 7 translations from renowned scholars, allowing users to choose their preferred interpretation.

### Can I copy text from books in Shamila Urdu?

Yes, you can copy text from books, including Quranic Arabic, translations, exegesis, and Hadith explanations within Shamila Urdu.

### What kind of Islamic books are included in Shamila Urdu?

Shamila Urdu includes books on 26 different categories, covering topics such as Quranic Studies, Islamic Creed, Fiqh, Seerat un Nabi, and more, totaling over 600 books.

### How often is Shamila Urdu updated?

The app was last updated on April 14, 2023, with version 4.0.41, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions.

### What is the age rating for Shamila Urdu?

Shamila Urdu has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in Islamic literature.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.41 — 2023-04-14

4.0.41 - search bug fix

### 4.0.39 — 2023-04-07

4.0.39 - bug fixes..

### 4.0.23 — 2022-08-24

version update

### 4.0.10 — 2022-06-23

4.0.10 - Minor bug fixes

### 4.0.8 — 2022-06-14

4.0.8 includes download, search and other bug fixes.

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