Quran Foundation
Hackathon
Build technology that strengthens people's connection with the Quran. Open to developers, designers, students, and creators worldwide.
Total Prize Pool
$10,000
Winners
7
Open To
All
The Challenge
Millions reconnect with the Quran during Ramadan — but many struggle to maintain that connection afterwards. This hackathon challenges you to build solutions that make that relationship lasting.
Improve accessibility, deepen understanding, build habits, or introduce entirely new ways to engage with the Quran using the Quran Foundation's powerful API ecosystem.
Organized & Sponsored By
Provision Launch
Timeline
From announcement to winners
Launch
Announcement & Kickoff
Ramadan 2026
Competition launches. Start building immediately.
Build
Development Period
Ramadan — Shawwal 1447
Build your application using Quran Foundation APIs.
Submit
Submission Deadline
End of Shawwal 1447 (April 29, 2026)
Submit your project with demo, video, and documentation.
Judge
Judging Period
1–2 weeks after deadline
Panel of judges reviews and scores all qualified submissions.
Win
Winners Announced
After judging
Top 7 projects win from the $10,000 prize pool.
Prize Pool
$10,000 distributed across 7 winners
1st Place
$3,000
2nd Place
$2,500
3rd Place
$1,750
4th Place
$1,250
5th Place
$750
6th Place
$500
7th Place
$250
Who Can Participate
Whether you're solo or a team of up to 4
Teams can have up to 4 members. Open worldwide.
Technical Requirements
Your project must use at least one API from each category
Content API
Use at least one Quran Foundation Content API:
- Verse API
- Audio API
- Script API
- Tafsir API
- Translation APIs
User API
Use at least one Quran Foundation User API:
- Bookmarks
- Streak Tracking
- Rooms
- Posts
- User Progress Tracking
Judging Criteria
100 points total across 5 categories
Impact on Quran Engagement
How well does the application help users connect more deeply with the Quran?
Product Quality & UX
Design quality, usability, and accessibility of the application.
Technical Execution
Code quality, stability, and overall functionality.
Innovation & Creativity
Originality of the concept and fresh approaches to the problem.
Effective Use of APIs
Quality and depth of integration with Quran Foundation APIs.
Judging Process
Phase 1 — Eligibility Screening: Submissions are checked against technical and submission requirements.
Phase 2 — Evaluation: Qualified submissions are independently scored by judges from Quran Foundation, Provision Launch, and technology/design professionals.
Submit Your Project
Deadline: End of Shawwal 1447 (April 29, 2026)
Submission Checklist
Resources
Everything you need to start building
Developer Documentation
Official API docs for verses, audio, tafsir, translations, and user features. Includes instructions for vibe coding with the Quran Foundation APIs.
quran.com/en/developersCommunity Projects
Browse community projects and examples for inspiration.
labs.quran.comVibe coders welcome! The Quran Foundation API documentation includes instructions specifically designed for vibe coding — so you can start building even if you're new to coding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We have answers.
The competition is open to everyone worldwide — developers, students, designers, entrepreneurs, vibe coders, product managers, researchers, and open-source contributors.
Yes. You can enter individually or as a team of up to 4 members.
Your project must use at least one Quran Foundation Content API (Verse, Audio, Script, Tafsir, or Translation) and at least one User-related API (Bookmarks, Streaks, Rooms, Posts, or User Progress).
Project title, team members, description, live demo or working app link, GitHub repo (if available), a 2–3 minute demo video, and a description of how you used the APIs.
All submissions must be received before the end of Shawwal 1447 (April 29, 2026). Late submissions may not be accepted.
You retain full ownership of your project. By submitting, you grant organizers permission to showcase your work for educational and promotional purposes.
Projects are scored out of 100 points across 5 criteria: Impact (30), Product Quality (20), Technical Execution (20), Innovation (15), and API Use (15). In a tie, the higher Impact score wins.
Check the Quran Foundation developer documentation at quran.com/en/developers and community projects at labs.quran.com. Additional support resources may be shared during the competition.
Still have questions? Get in touch
Build something meaningful.
The Quran awaits.
Join developers worldwide in creating technology that strengthens people's relationship with the Quran.
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