AI
AI is everywhere, thanks largely to Big Tech. But when two self-taught Syrian brothers left their corporate tech roles in Germany, they weren’t trying to add yet another model to the pile. They were focused on a more urgent question: Why is there still no ethical alternative to the
Apps
Taahirah, the Muslim women’s health platform, has launched its mobile app, marking an expansion from its initial web debut in January. Founded by Farzana Salik, Taahirah blends faith-driven guidance with sophisticated health tracking, addressing a crucial gap for Muslim women navigating both personal health and religious obligations. With its
Apps
A newly launched app called Swaplyst wants to make it easier for people worldwide to trade skills for experience through volunteering, internships, and peer-to-peer exchanges. Founded by Jordanian social entrepreneur Kamel Al Asmar, Swaplyst is a mobile platform that lets people exchange skills, time, and volunteer work for hands-on experience
Startups
HASAN.VC marked a major milestone this week with its largest-ever Halal Startup Showcase, celebrating the graduation of Cohort 003 from its five-week accelerator program and officially launching its third venture fund. The full-day event, held at the Khazanah Auditorium at the Asia School of Business, brought together nearly 50
News
The Habibi Tech Summit (HTS) 2025 will convene up to 1,000 Muslim founders, engineers, investors, policymakers, and scholars on August 30 in Brooklyn, New York, with a focus on putting Muslim voices at the forefront of ethical AI, responsible investment, and inclusive startup building. Against the backdrop of AI’
Startups
Hasan.VC, the venture capital arm of Malaysia-based Ethis Group, has opened applications for Cohort 003 of its high-impact Accelerator Programme, doubling down on its mission to support purpose-driven halal and ethical startups across Southeast Asia. The Hasan.VC Accelerator is a five-week, fully online programme custom-built for early-stage ventures
Halal Industry
Zabihah, the US-based halal discovery and delivery platform, has announced its merger with River, a rapidly growing US-based fintech infrastructure provider specialising in compliant, cross-border payments and global financial technology. As part of the merger, Zabihah will transition into the consumer brand and user gateway to the halal economy, now
Product
At a time when users and activists feel increasingly surveilled, silenced, and sidelined on major social platforms, particularly when expressing criticism of Israel, a new platform has been launched, which promises to be "actually on your side". Meet UpScrolled, the just-launched Instagram alternative that promises no shadowbanning, no
Lifestyle
In a market saturated with apparel brands vying for attention through flashy designs and aggressive marketing, MAN OF GODⓇ wants to stand apart. Founded in April 2024 by Arfa Amaan and Ahaan Iqbal, this Indian men’s lifestyle brand is not just selling clothing—it’s selling an ideology. Rooted
Innovation & Technology
Tarteel, known for its AI-driven Quran memorization app, has launched the Quranic Universal Library, or QUL, a new open-source platform designed to centralize and enhance access to high-quality Quranic resources. Tailored for developers, technologists, and innovators, QUL aims to inspire and support projects that serve the Muslim Ummah by simplifying
Innovation & Technology
In a bid to support pro-Palestinian advocacy through technology, Tech for Palestine has launched the “Tech for Palestine Incubator.” The incubator aims to bolster efforts for a free Palestine by providing resources and connections to projects dedicated to Palestinian rights advocacy. These initiatives, whether individual-driven, non-profits, or tech companies, focus
Education
In an era dominated by digital entertainment, few would expect a board game to have the potential to spark a revival of Islamic history and culture. Yet, Route to Mecca, created by Ibrohim Osoba, a passionate da’wah worker from Nigeria now based in Istanbul, aspires to do just that.