Hoda

A free Shia Islamic learning app for kids

Hoda teaches children their faith a little at a time: short lessons with readings and questions, a friendly bee, and gentle daily practice. Lessons are chosen for your child's age, from five years old.

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What your child learns

  • Who Allah is, and why He is One
  • The Qur'an, with real recitations of its verses
  • Prayer and worship, step by step
  • The Prophet and the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them)
  • Good character at home and with others

Made for children, safe for families

  • No ads and no leaderboards — a child is never compared with another
  • Several learner profiles under one parent account
  • Rewards are never taken away: missed days cost nothing
  • Works as an app on phone, tablet or computer

Questions

What age is Hoda for?
Children can start from age 5. The lessons are grouped by age, so a five-year-old and a twelve-year-old see different lessons — and parents can learn too.
Is Hoda really free?
Yes. Every lesson is free, there are no ads, and you can start without an account. Hoda is kept going by voluntary gifts.
Do I need to sign up?
No. You can start straight away on this device. A free account is only needed to keep progress safe and use it on other devices.
Which languages does Hoda speak?
The app is available in 15 languages, including English, Arabic, Persian, Urdu and German. Lessons are written natively in each language as they are released, not machine-translated from English.

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