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Shia Research: Ask & Cite

Shia Research: Ask & Cite

Answers from Quran & Hadith

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Released
August 7, 2026
Updated
October 29, 2026

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HZX LLC
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Access and explore a vast collection of Shia Islamic texts, including the Quran and Hadith. Get answers to your questions with direct citations from primary sources, and delve deeper with study tools and multilingual support.

✓Ask questions about Shia textual tradition
✓Line-by-line citations from primary sources
✓Access to over 375,000 passages
✓Quran Study with recitation and commentary
✓Dua Study with transliteration and translation
✓Swipe & Learn for bite-sized learning
✓Image Mode for food label analysis
✓Multilingual support
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What's New in Shia Research

1.7.1

October 29, 2026

• Videos in Swipe & Learn: short clips from creators we've partnered with now play right in the feed, mixed in with verses, hadith and sayings. Each one shows who made it, and a tap opens the original post on Instagram • Ask about any clip: pause a video and tap "Ask about this" to ask about that exact moment. Answers come from the sources, with citations you can tap to read

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Unlimited cited answers, billed monthly.

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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

How does Shia Research help me understand Islamic texts?

Shia Research provides answers to your questions directly from primary sources like the Quran and Hadith. Each claim is cited line by line, allowing you to read the original text and verify the information yourself.

What kind of texts are available in Shia Research?

The app contains over 375,000 passages from classical Shia corpus, including The Four Books, major later collections, Tafsir, Rijal, Nahj al-Balagha, al-Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya, and contemporary juridical material.

Can I ask questions in different languages with Shia Research?

Yes, you can ask questions in any language. The app also supports multiple languages for its interface and can provide answers in your chosen language.

What are the free limitations of Shia Research?

Asking questions is free with a limit of ten questions every twelve hours, without needing an account. Signing in for free allows two follow-up questions and one photo question per week.

What benefits does a Shia Research membership offer?

Membership provides unlimited chat, unlimited follow-ups, unlimited Image Mode usage, the ability to ask questions about any passage while reading, translation of source passages, and unlimited Swipe & Learn sessions.

Does Shia Research offer prayer times and Qibla direction?

Yes, Shia Research includes prayer times for your location or any city, with reminders, a Qibla compass, and Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets.

How does Shia Research handle contested questions?

In Ikhtilāf Mode, you can see how different scholars answer a contested question. Members can also ask their own questions within this mode.

Is Shia Research suitable for all ages?

Shia Research is rated for ages 4 and up, making it accessible for a wide range of users interested in learning about Islamic texts.