Writing on prayer, focus, and habits

Practical guides, honest app reviews, and stories from the Quran Mode team. Written for Muslims trying to stay consistent with salah and spend less time on the things that don't matter.

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The best Quran app for prayer tracking in 2026 (honest comparison)

I compared six iOS apps that claim to track prayer and read Quran in one place. Honest pros and cons of each — including where Quran Mode falls short.

May 3, 2026 · 11 min read
Guide

How to block apps during salah on iPhone (full Screen Time guide)

Step-by-step guide to blocking distracting apps during your prayer windows on iPhone — using built-in Screen Time, and how Quran Mode automates it.

April 26, 2026 · 8 min readHabits

How to stop doomscrolling as a Muslim — a practical guide

A no-fluff guide for Muslims who keep getting trapped in TikTok and Instagram. Specific iPhone tactics, Quranic perspective, and what actually worked for me.

April 19, 2026 · 9 min readStory

Why I built Quran Mode — a privacy-first prayer app

The story behind Quran Mode: how a struggle with my own phone addiction during Ramadan turned into an iOS app that blocks distractions during salah.

April 12, 2026 · 6 min read