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We'rebuildingtheMuslimdirectory.Together.

One map for every masjid and Muslim‑owned business near you, from restaurants to doctors to mechanics. Anyone can add a place.

  • Add a place in two minutes
  • Every listing checked by a person
  • Nine categories, not just food
Explore tab: next prayer countdown, nearest masjid, category filters and nearby places around Toronto
Map tab: masjid and restaurant pins clustered across downtown Toronto with 88 places nearby
Khair tab: 419 points, Voyager role, the path from Seeker to Legend, and this week's contributions

Nine categories

More than restaurants.
Every kind of Muslim‑owned business.

Find the doctor, the tutor, the accountant and the plumber as easily as the shawarma spot.

  • Food & DiningRestaurants, cafés, bakeries, food trucks
  • Markets & GroceriesHalal markets, butchers, spice shops
  • Shops & RetailModest wear, books, perfume, electronics
  • Health & WellnessDoctors, dentists, pharmacies, therapists
  • Education & QuranQuran schools, tutoring, K-12, language
  • Financial & ProfessionalAccountants, lawyers, real estate, IT
  • Personal & Home ServicesMechanics, plumbers, barbers, photographers
  • Travel & EventsHajj & Umrah travel, venues, catering
  • MasjidMasajid and Islamic centers

The one rule: the owner is Muslim. A gas station with a Muslim owner belongs on the map. A halal restaurant with a non‑Muslim owner does not.

Inside the app

A quick look inside.

Built for iPhone. No feed to scroll and no ad tracking.

Map tab with clustered category pins across Toronto

Open it and you're on the map.

See every masjid and Muslim‑owned place near you, with the drive time to each one.

  • Search by place, dish, city or ZIP
  • Filter by category
  • Search any area you pan to

Trust

How we keep it accurate.

Anyone can add a place. Here is what happens next.

  • A person checks every listing

    Nothing goes live straight from a form, and edits are tracked.

  • Vouched by people who know

    Neighbors can vouch that a business is Muslim‑owned. A place nobody has vouched for just shows as unverified.

  • Labels that name the source

    Unverified, community assured, owner assured, or certified with the certifier named. You decide how much to trust it.

  • Votes from trusted accounts

    Votes count when they come from established accounts, and coordinated voting gets caught.

  • Private reports

    Report wrong details or a closed shop privately. A person reads every report.

  • Your data stays yours

    We don't keep a history of your location, we strip GPS data from photos, and we never sell data.

Qurbameans nearness, the closeness of family.

Why we built this

We can't support each other if we can't find each other.

Qurba was started by Palestinian Muslims in the United States. Our communities are full of Muslim‑owned businesses, but there was no easy way to find them.

Qurba is free and built by the people who use it. It's the first of many things we plan to build for the Ummah.

  • Unite

    One map for every city and every kind of place.

  • Connect

    Bring customers and Muslim‑owned businesses together.

  • Elevate

    Help good businesses grow and new ones find customers.

How to help

Many people, each doing a little.

  1. 01

    Add the places you know

    Your masjid, your dentist, the bakery your family loves. It takes two minutes, and you get 100 Khair when it's approved.

  2. 02

    Vouch for businesses

    If you know a listed business is Muslim‑owned, say so. Three vouches from established members make it official.

  3. 03

    Write honest reviews

    A real review helps a small business more than an ad. Write the one you'd want to read.

  4. 04

    Spread the word

    Tell your masjid and share Qurba in the group chat. A city with a hundred contributors can map itself in a month.

Khair

Earn points for helping.

Khair means good. You earn it when you add a place, vouch for a business, or write a review.

Points can't be bought or spent. They move you up through seven roles and let you help review new submissions.

  1. Seeker
  2. Wayfarer
  3. Voyager
  4. Guide
  5. Ambassador
  6. Elder
  7. Legend
  • +100A place you added is approved
  • +10A review of a place you visited
  • +5A photo, or classifying a masjid
  • +3A vote or a vouch, however you answer

Streaks count the days you help, with a freeze for busy days.

Khair · Needed: today's needs, closest place to vote on, and places within a mile
Khair · Impact: 419 points, Voyager role and the path to Guide

FAQ

Common questions

Anything else? Email us and a person will reply.

  • Is Qurba a halal food app?

    No. Qurba is a directory of masjids and Muslim-owned businesses of every kind. Food is one of nine categories. The community can vote on halal status for food places, but that is one detail on a listing, not the point of the app.

  • What counts as a Muslim-owned business?

    Any public-facing business with a Muslim owner, in any industry. Serving Muslim customers isn't enough; the owner has to be Muslim. Masjids and Islamic centers have their own category.

  • Who adds the places?

    The community. Anyone with an account can add a place in about two minutes, and a person reviews every submission before it's published.

  • How can I help?

    Add the places you know, vouch for businesses you know are Muslim-owned, write honest reviews, and tell your community about Qurba.

  • Is it free? Are there ads?

    Qurba is free. We don't track you across apps, we don't sell data, and nobody can pay to rank higher. If sponsored spots ever appear, they will be clearly labeled.

  • Which cities are covered?

    The United States and Canada, growing city by city as people add places. If your city looks empty, you're early, and adding the first places helps the most.

  • Is Qurba on Android?

    Not yet. Qurba is on iPhone (iOS 17 or later). Android is planned.

  • I own a business. How do I get listed?

    Add it in the app like any other place. Listing is free. Tools for owners, like claiming a listing and replying to reviews, are coming soon.

  • Who is behind Qurba?

    Qurba was started by Palestinian Muslims in the United States. It is independent and not affiliated with any masjid, certifier or organization.

Free on iPhone · iOS 17+

Help put your community on the map.

Download Qurba and add the places your city is missing.

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