What is Noorani?
Noorani is a free, open-source desktop browser built around how Muslims live online. It includes prayer times, Qibla, Hijri calendar, Quran quick-access, tracker blocking, and optional content filtering as native features — not as extensions.
Who is it for?
Primarily: Muslim users who want the features above without stitching together a pile of extensions. Also: anyone who values a privacy-first browser and doesn't mind that the defaults were chosen with Muslim users in mind. Non-Muslim users will find a fast, ad-free, tracker-blocking browser. Every Islamic feature is configurable, and most can be turned off.
Is it free?
Yes. Permanently. No freemium tier, no paid plan, no "pro" version.
Is it open source?
Yes. Noorani is built on Chromium and released as open source. The source is published at github.com/WaleedNaeem/noorani-browser; see the open source page for details and licensing.
Does it work offline?
The browser itself, obviously, needs a network connection to load web pages. But core features work offline: prayer times are computed locally (no server query), the Hijri calendar is local, Qibla is a mathematical calculation, and the Quran is bundled with the browser for offline reading.
How are prayer times calculated?
Using astronomical algorithms that determine the sun's position for your coordinates. Six calculation methods are supported — University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi (default); ISNA; MWL; Umm al-Qura; Egyptian General Authority; University of Tehran. Asr can be set to Shafi'i or Hanafi independently. High-latitude rules handle regions where the sun doesn't set normally during parts of the year. Everything is computed on your device.
Can I change calculation methods?
Yes, in Settings → Prayer. You can also fine-tune each prayer by ±15 minutes if your local mosque calibrates differently.
Does it work with VPNs?
Yes. Noorani treats VPNs like any Chromium-based browser. If you're using a VPN, the IP of your exit node is what websites see; your prayer times and Qibla, however, come from your configured city, not your IP's location. So switching VPNs doesn't break your prayer schedule.
Is my data sent anywhere?
No. Noorani has no analytics server, no telemetry, no crash reporting that isn't opt-in. We don't have infrastructure to receive your data even if we wanted to. See the privacy policy for specifics.
Is it available on mobile?
Not at v1.0. Desktop-first is a deliberate choice — it's where we can ship the tightest product. A mobile companion for bookmark handoff is planned for 2027. A full mobile browser is a separate conversation we're not ready to have.
What languages are supported?
At v1.0: English. At v1.1 (Q3 2026): Arabic, Urdu, Bahasa Indonesia, Turkish, Malay. More languages are planned; see the roadmap. Right-to-left is first-class, not a CSS flip.
How can I contribute?
At launch, the repo will open for pull requests. In the meantime, the most helpful contributions are: accurate prayer-calculation edge cases (especially high-latitude), translation reviews, accessibility testing, and honest design feedback. Email us at nooranibrowser@gmail.com if you want to help before v1.0.
Is it made in Pakistan?
Yes. Noorani is built by Ataraxy Developers in Islamabad. We're proud of that, and we don't make a big deal of it. A tool stands or falls on the work, not the flag next to it.
When is launch?
Noorani v1.0.0-alpha is live as of April 2026. Stable v1.0.0 follows after alpha feedback. Download at /download.
What's the difference between alpha and stable?
The alpha build is an early release for testing and feedback. You may encounter bugs. It's unsigned, so your OS will warn you on first launch. Stable v1.0.0 will be code-signed and auto-updating. Use alpha if you want to help shape Noorani; wait for stable if you want a finished product.
How do I report a bug?
File an issue at github.com/WaleedNaeem/noorani-browser/issues or email nooranibrowser@gmail.com with [BUG] in the subject. Include reproduction steps, your OS, and the Noorani version (Settings → About). For security issues, see the security disclosure policy.