❖ Question:
Is there any mobile application in Urdu that provides a complete Umrah guide according to the Qur’an and Sunnah, along with authentic supplications?
❖ Answer by:
Al-ʿĀlim Khidr Ḥayāt (ḥafiẓahullāh)
❖ Overview of Recommended Apps:
In the realm of Hajj and ʿUmrah guidance, multiple mobile applications are available. However, the two most outstanding and effective apps to date are:
➊ Al Mutawwif (المطوف)
➋ Al Nusuk Guide (النُسُک گائیڈ)
❖ Shared Strengths of Both Apps:
✔ The information provided is authentic and reliable
✔ Technically, both apps are well-developed
✔ They are user-friendly and easy to navigate
❖ Preference Between the Two:
If one must choose between the two, Al Nusuk Guide can be given preference, despite minor issues:
◈ For instance, in the ṭawāf section, the duʿā’ meant for the beginning of the first round is instead placed at the end, which is incorrect.
❖ For Group Management:
If you are a tour operator or leading ʿUmrah groups, then Al Mutawwif is the most suitable option:
✔ It includes a ḥamla (group) feature
✔ Allows guides and group members to register and stay connected with one another
❖ Language Availability:
| Feature | Al Mutawwif | Al Nusuk Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| English | ❌ No | ✔ Yes |
| Urdu | ❌ No | ❌ No |
Unfortunately, no Urdu version exists for either app that offers complete, accurate, and practical Umrah guidance as effectively as the Arabic or English versions of Al Nusuk Guide.
❖ Current State of Urdu Umrah Apps:
◈ Several individuals have attempted to launch Urdu-based Umrah apps, but:
➤ They lack core functionality
➤ Offer no notable technical quality
➤ Most are merely text-based content in book form
➤ And even that content is often inaccurate or poorly structured
❖ Suggested Alternative:
✔ In light of these issues, it is more beneficial to rely on a reliable book—in hard copy or PDF format—instead of using low-quality Urdu apps.
❖ Final Assessment:
This comparative overview reveals a serious gap in the development of quality Islamic mobile applications in the Urdu language, especially for ʿUmrah and Ḥajj guidance.
✔ The writer has personally researched this subject in Arabic, English, and Urdu
✔ While some useful tools exist, there remains significant room for improvement
✔ There is a pressing need for sincere, technically sound, and theologically correct development in this domain
وَاللّٰهُ أَعْلَمُ بِالصَّوَابِ
