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Ahalari Warash Fassarar Boko — Al-Mukhtasar fi al-'Ibadat (المختصر في العبادات)
This app brings you the complete text of "Al-Mukhtasar fi al-'Ibadat" (The Abridgment on Acts of Worship), the celebrated short primer on Maliki fiqh composed by Imam Abu Zayd Abd al-Rahman ibn Muhammad al-Akhdari al-Baskari, known simply as "Matn al-Akhdari." For centuries this concise text has been one of the very first books taught to students of the Maliki school across West Africa, covering the essential rulings of purification, prayer, and the other foundational acts of worship every Muslim needs to know — presented here across 19 clear sections with a Hausa translation in both Boko and Ajami script.
WHAT MAKES THIS EDITION DIFFERENT
Alongside the full Arabic text, this edition gives you the Hausa translation in whichever script you're most comfortable reading — everyday Boko (Latin) lettering or traditional Ajami calligraphy — switchable with a single tap. English and French translations are also available for every section.
FEATURES
• Full Arabic text of Matn al-Akhdari, organized into 19 clear sections exactly as the classical text is traditionally divided
• Hausa translation in both Boko and Ajami script, with a simple toggle to switch between them
• English and French translations available too, switchable from a single dropdown
• Audio narration for the Arabic text and for your selected translation, with a simple play/pause button on every section
• Works fully offline — all narration audio is bundled with the app, so you can read and listen without an internet connection
• Adjustable text size, so every script is comfortable to read on any device
• Swipe left or right to move between sections, or use the Prev/Next buttons
• Quick-access Home and Settings buttons on every screen
• Choose your default translation language once in Settings, and it's remembered every time you open a new section
• A gentle weekly reminder notification to help you keep up a regular reading habit, if you choose to enable it
• A warm, manuscript-inspired design that honours the feel of a classical hand-copied text
WHY MATN AL-AKHDARI
Al-Mukhtasar fi al-'Ibadat has endured as a teaching text for generations because of how clearly and concisely it lays out the core rulings a Muslim needs for correct worship. It remains a standard starting point in traditional Maliki study circles, often memorized before a student moves on to longer works.
WHO THIS APP IS FOR
Whether you grew up reading Hausa in Boko, were taught in Ajami, or simply want the convenience of switching between the two, this app puts the full text of Matn al-Akhdari — with Arabic audio and your choice of script and language — in your pocket.
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