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Shia Research: Ask & Cite

Shia Research: Ask & Cite

Answers from Quran & Hadith

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August 7, 2026
Updated
October 7, 2026

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HZX LLC
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This app provides answers to questions about Twelver Shia textual traditions, citing specific passages from primary sources. It allows users to ask questions in plain English and view original texts for verification. It is a research tool, not a source for religious rulings.

✓Ask questions in plain English
✓Answers cited line by line
✓Access to over 200,000 passages
✓Includes Four Books, major collections, Tafsir, Rijal
✓Follow-up questions in conversations
✓Research saved across devices with membership
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What's New in Shia Research

1.7.0

October 7, 2026

• Introducing Swipe & Learn — a new feed of verses, hadith, sayings and du'as from the sources. Swipe up for the next one, tap "Go deeper" to ask about what you're reading, and like, save or share any card • Shared chats now open in the app — tap a Shia Research chat link and read it, then continue the conversation yourself • Bug fixes and performance improvements

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Membership Monthly

Unlimited cited answers, billed monthly.

$5.991 Month
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User reviews

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Great educational app

Very helpful with learning about the history and fundamentals
RRCG134

One of the best thing Ive ever had

Thank you May Allah have mercy on the builder
Why we don’t have ayatollah Fayiadh books
HHanif104

Love this app!

Thanks for creating this. It answers any of my day to day questions
Aabbas00022

Good idea, okay execution

Responses are generally lacklustre, the UI comes off as sloppy.
Wwejiow

About knowledge

Good
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FAQ

What is Shia Research?

Shia Research is a reference tool that answers questions about the Twelver Shia textual tradition. It provides answers derived directly from primary sources and cites the specific passages used, allowing users to review the original texts.

How does Shia Research work?

You ask a question in plain English, and the app retrieves relevant passages from its corpus. Each claim made in the answer is accompanied by a citation, indicating the book and passage from which it was derived.

What kind of texts are included in Shia Research?

The app contains over 200,000 passages from classical Shia texts, including The Four Books (al-Kafi, Man la Yahduruh al-Faqih, Tahdhib al-Ahkam, al-Istibsar), major later collections like Wasa'il al-Shi'a, Tafsir texts, Rijal works, Nahj al-Balagha, and al-Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya.

Is Shia Research a source for religious rulings?

No, Shia Research is strictly a research and study tool. It reports what the texts say and who transmitted them. For binding religious rulings, users are advised to consult a qualified scholar.

What are the limitations of the free version of Shia Research?

The free version allows six questions per hour without needing an account. It does not offer follow-up questions in the same conversation or save your research across devices.

What benefits does a Shia Research membership offer?

Membership provides unlimited follow-up questions within a conversation, increases the question limit to twenty per hour, and saves your research across all your devices and the web at shiaresearch.org.

How much does a Shia Research membership cost?

Membership is available through a monthly plan for $5.99 or an annual plan for $47.99. Payments are charged to your Apple Account upon purchase confirmation.

Can I cancel my Shia Research membership?

Yes, you can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple Account settings. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.