Islamic Homepage

Tracking since May 12, 2026.

Changelog

• May 17, 2026
  description

  Islamic Homepage — A Serene New Tab Experience
  
  Transform every new tab into a peaceful spiritual space. Islamic Homepage is designed for the modern Muslim, helping you stay mindful of your daily prayers and Islamic routine amidst a busy professional life.
  
  Built with simplicity, beauty, and focus in mind, this extension provides accurate prayer times, daily Quran verses, and cinematic dynamic backgrounds—all directly inside your browser.
  
  KEY FEATURES
  
  Accurate Prayer Times
  
  * Real-time prayer schedule based on your precise location.
  * Live countdown to the next Salah.
  * Multiple calculation methods including Muslim World League, ISNA, Umm Al-Qura, Diyanet, and more.
  * Support for Shafi & Hanafi Asr calculations.
  * High latitude adjustments and indicators for forbidden prayer times (Sunrise, Zawal, Ghurub).
  
  Daily Quran Verse
  
  * Beautifully presented "Ayah of the Day."
  * Original Arabic text alongside clear English translations.
  * Ability to browse previous verses or click through to Quran.com for deeper study.
  
  Cinematic Dynamic Backgrounds
  
  * Real-time sky gradients that shift based on your local time of day.
  * Procedural stars and shooting stars for a calming nighttime atmosphere.
  * Lightweight, smooth animations optimized for performance and low CPU usage.
  
  Smart Location System
  
  * Simple one-time location permission.
  * Manual city search for users worldwide.
  * Auto-detection of the most suitable calculation methods for your region.
  
  Fully Customizable
  
  * Choose between 12h or 24h clock formats.
  * Live settings preview to see your changes instantly.
  * Gentle, optional prayer reminders designed to be respectful and non-intrusive.
  
  PRIVACY FIRST
  
  Your privacy is our priority. Islamic Homepage:
  
  * Does NOT track users or collect analytics.
  * Does NOT sell personal data.
  * Stores all preferences locally in your browser.
  * Uses location data strictly for calculations; it is never stored on external servers.
  
  BUILT FOR THE UMMAH
  
  Whether you are studying, working, or building a business, Islamic Homepage serves as a quiet spiritual anchor throughout your day. May Allah (SWT) help us all remain consistent in establishing our prayers.
  
  UPPORT & FEEDBACK
  
  We welcome feedback and contributions from the community to improve the experience for everyone.
  
  Website: https://core10.site
  GitHub Issues: https://github.com/coretenofficial-debug/islamic-homepage-issues/issues
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Core10/61588830811804/
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/core10x10/
  
  Guide to Usage
  
  1. Make sure you have an active internet connection and that location services are enabled.
  2. The first-time setup requires an internet connection to fetch all necessary API data and properly display prayer times, Quran verses, and related information.
  3. If any unexpected issue occurs, please contact us for support.
  
  
  License
  Licensed under the MIT License — free to use, modify, and distribute.

  Islamic Homepage — A Serene New Tab Experience
  Version 1.03 | Chrome Extension | MIT License
  
  Transform every new tab into a peaceful spiritual sanctuary. Islamic Homepage helps modern Muslims stay mindful of daily prayers and their Islamic routine amidst a busy professional life—all with beauty, simplicity, and focus.
  
  
  ✨ Overview
  
  Islamic Homepage replaces Chrome's default new tab page with a calming, feature-rich Islamic experience. Built for productivity-minded Muslims who value both aesthetics and functionality, it provides accurate prayer times, daily Quran inspiration, and cinematic visuals—all without tracking, ads, or distractions.
  
  Single Purpose: A dedicated Islamic new tab experience with prayer times, Quran verses, and spiritual ambiance.
  
  ---
  
  🌟 Key Features
  
  🕐 Accurate Prayer Times
  - Real-time prayer schedules based on your exact GPS location
  - Live countdown to next Salah with elegant progress indicators
  - 15+ calculation methods** including:
    - Muslim World League (MWL)
    - Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
    - Umm Al-Qura University (Makkah)
    - Diyanet (Turkey)
    - Egyptian General Authority of Survey
    - Kuwait, Qatar, Gulf Region, and more
  - Juristic school support: Shafi (standard) & Hanafi for Asr calculations
  - High-latitude adjustment methods (Middle of Night, One Seventh, Angle-Based)
  - Smart region detection: Auto-selects appropriate calculation method based on your country
  - Forbidden time indicators: Sunrise, Zawal, and Ghurub periods marked clearly
  
  📖 Daily Quran Inspiration
  - "Ayah of the Day" with authentic Arabic text
  - Clear Sahih International English translation**
  - RTL Arabic typography for proper rendering
  - Direct links to Quran.com for deeper study
  - Navigate through previous verses (stores last 100)
  - No personal data sent—just verse numbers to the API
  
  🌌 Peace Visuals
  - Real-time sky gradients that shift with the time of day
  - Procedural night mode with layered stars (small, medium, large)
  - Subtle shooting star animations
  - GPU-optimized for minimal CPU impact
  - Smooth transitions between dawn, day, dusk, and night
  - Works on both desktop and laptop screens
  
  📍 Smart Location
  - One-time geolocation request (optional)
  - Manual city search powered by OpenStreetMap Nominatim
  - Reverse geocoding via BigDataCloud for readable city/country names
  - Auto-detects region-specific prayer calculation methods
  - Falls back to Mecca, Saudi Arabia if location denied
  
  ⚙️ Fully Customizable
  - Clock format: 12-hour or 24-hour display
  - Live settings preview: See changes instantly
  - Calculation method override** (auto or manual)
  - Juristic school selection**
  - Latitude adjustment method**
  - Midnight mode** (Standard or Jafari)
  - Reset to defaults** with one click
  
  
  
  🔒 Privacy-First Design
  
  We do not:
  - ❌ Track your browsing activity
  - ❌ Collect analytics or telemetry
  - ❌ Sell or share your personal data
  - ❌ Serve ads or affiliate links without disclosure
  - ❌ Require account creation
  
  We do:
  - ✅ Store all preferences locally in your browser (`localStorage`)
  - ✅ Use location **only** for prayer time calculations (never stored on our servers)
  - ✅ Fetch prayer times & Quran via third-party APIs (see below)
  - ✅ Provide a transparent, in-extension privacy policy
  - ✅ Comply fully with Chrome Web Store policies
  
  Third-Party Services (all HTTPS):
  | Service | Purpose | Data Sent |
  |---------|---------|-----------|
  | Aladhan API | Prayer times & Hijri date | Coordinates, calculation params |
  | Alquran Cloud | Quran text & translation | Ayah number only |
  | BigDataCloud | Reverse geocoding | Coordinates → city/country |
  | OpenStreetMap | Manual location search | Search query |
  | SupportKori | Optional support widget | **None unless you click** |
  
  SupportKori Disclosure:The "Buy Me a Coffee" widget is **completely optional**. Its iframe loads **only when you explicitly click the button**—no background preloads, no periodic popups. Your support is appreciated but never forced.
  
  Full details in the in-extension **Privacy Policy** modal (accessible via the info icon).
  
  ---
  
  📋 What's New in Version 1.03
  
   🛡️ Compliance & Policy Updates
  - **Fixed SupportKori widget loading behavior:** Now loads **only on explicit user click** to comply with Chrome Web Store Affiliate Ads policy (previously auto-loaded after 30–60 seconds)
  - **Removed periodic auto-show:** The widget no longer appears automatically every 20 minutes
  - **Enhanced privacy policy:** Added mandatory "Limited Use" statement and detailed per-API data transmission disclosures
  - **Code cleanup:** Removed dead code; improved maintainability
  
  🔧 Technical Improvements
  - Migrated to cleaner, more modular UI initialization in `InfoUI`
  - Streamlined SupportKori widget script for better performance
  - Updated external documentation with full permission justifications
  - No breaking changes to user-facing functionality
  
  **Previous Versions:**
  - **1.02** – Initial public release with prayer times, Quran verses, dynamic backgrounds
  - **1.01** – Bug fixes: Location caching, prayer time calculation edge cases
  - **1.0**  – Beta launch
  
  ---
  
  ## 🎯 Use Cases
  
  | User | Benefit |
  |------|---------|
  | **Students** | Quick prayer time checks between classes without distracting apps |
  | **Professionals** | Subtle desktop notifications for Salah during work hours |
  | **Retirees** | Simple, uncluttered interface with large, readable text |
  | **Developers** | Clean, open-source code (MIT License) you can inspect or fork |
  
  ---
  
  🌐 Supported Regions
  
  Works worldwide with **15+ prayer calculation methods** covering:
  - North America (ISNA, MWL)
  - Middle East (Umm Al-Qura, Diyanet, Kuwait, Qatar, Gulf)
  - Europe (MWL, France, Russia)
  - South Asia (Karachi, Bangladesh)
  - Southeast Asia (JAKIM, MUIS, Kemenag)
  - Africa (Egypt)
  - And others
  
  **Hijri date** conversion included for all regions.
  
  
  🛠️ Technical Details
  
  - Manifest Version: 3 (MV3)
  - Permissions: `geolocation`, `storage`
  - Host Permissions: 5 HTTPS endpoints for APIs
  - No background page: Uses service worker only for notifications (disabled by default)
  - No external dependencies: All fonts, icons, and styles included locally
  - Size:~2.5 MB unpacked (mostly fonts and images)
  - Open Source: MIT License – code available on GitHub (see Support & Feedback)
  
  
  
  📞 Support & Feedback
  
  We're a small independent team building tools for the Muslim community. Your feedback directly shapes our roadmap.
  
  - Website: https://core10.site
  - GitHub Issues:https://github.com/coretenofficial-debug/islamic-homepage-issues/issues
  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Core10/61588830811804/
  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/core10x10/
  - Email: [email protected]
  
  Note: We do not collect usage statistics. If you encounter a bug, please describe the steps to reproduce it and your location/device details.
  
  ---
  
  📜 License
  
  Licensed under the **MIT License** – free to use, modify, and distribute. See LICENSE file in repository.
  
  
  🙏 Acknowledgments
  
  - Prayer times powered by **Aladhan API**
  - Quran text from **Alquran Cloud** (Sahih International translation)
  - Location services by **BigDataCloud** and **OpenStreetMap Nominatim**
  - Iconography: **Material Symbols Outlined** (Google)
  - Fonts: **Plus Jakarta Sans** (NASA Type), **Amiri** for Arabic
  
  
  
  ⚖️ Chrome Web Store Policy Compliance
  
  This extension adheres to all Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies:
  
  - ✅ Single, narrow purpose
  - ✅ Minimal permissions (geolocation, storage only)
  - ✅ No spyware, malware, or obfuscated code
  - ✅ Transparent data handling (privacy policy built-in)
  - ✅ No deceptive installation tactics
  - ✅ No affiliate/ad injection without user action (SupportKori fixed in v1.03)
  - ✅ No prohibited content (religious content is allowed)
  
  
  Built with ❤️ for the Ummah. May Allah accept our efforts.
  
  Islamic Homepage v1.03 – May 13, 2026

Permissions & access

Permissions

geolocationstorage

Host access

https://api.aladhan.com/*, https://api.alquran.cloud/*, https://api.bigdatacloud.net/*, https://nominatim.openstreetmap.org/*, https://www.supportkori.com/*

Screenshots