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Shia Research: Ask & Cite

Shia Research: Ask & Cite

Answers from Quran & Hadith

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  • Released
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  • August 7, 2026
  • August 10, 2026

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SYED BASIT HASNAIN
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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

1.2.8

August 10, 2026

-New Ikhtilāf page -Choose how much detail you want. Pick a shorter or longer answer to match what you're looking for. -Reading lists, now on your phone. Pin books and individual chapters to come back to later — pinned items scroll instead of crowding the screen. -Clearer sourcing. Answers attribute their sources the same way the website does, and a source still being added is now labeled "coming soon" instead of looking broken. -A refreshed look. New app icon and refined visuals throughout. -Smoother and faster. General performance improvements across scrolling, animations, and the drawer.

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Membership Monthly

Unlimited cited answers, billed monthly.

$5.991 Month
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Trustworthy

As a revert, having a reliable source of information is very important and helpful
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Best App ever

I found this app most helpful and informative. I have been asking so many questions and got the detailed answers from authentic resources and references and the top marajah. I highly recommend it to all the genuine seekers and those who want to seek knowledge from the school of Ahlebait(as). The best thing is you can ask questions in different languages.
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Najaf HsNajaf Hs

Amazing App

Very impressed!
Yzehra786Yzehra786

Gives super detailed responses!

This has been really useful for me. I’ve been asking it a lot of Islamic questions and I like that I can see exactly where the answers are coming from, so I can look into the sources further. Also, the fact that I can ask questions in a diff language too is a big plus.
sahz99sahz99

Amazing App

This is the best AI App for Shia Sources. I love how user friendly this app is & the ease of access to answers related to Islam.
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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.