Mubeen App
Making Arabic and Quran Learning Simple and Fun
What is Mubeen?
Mubeen is a mobile app designed to be the only app you need to learn the Holy Quran and Arabic. My job was to design the app from start to finish, making it easy and enjoyable for everyone.
App Name: Mubeen - Learn Arabic & Holy Quran
My Role: Senior Product Designer
What it does: Helps people learn Arabic and study the Quran through their phones
The Market Opportunity
Malaysia's Massive Muslim Market
22.4 million Muslims
65% of the total population, in 2024
3200+ New Converts
in Selangor alone in 2017 (just one of 13 states)
5,000-20,000 new converts
If other states have similar conversion rates, Malaysia could see 15,000-20,000 new converts annually nationwide.
The Core Problem
New Muslims don't know where to start learning Islam properly.
That's it. It's that simple.
When someone becomes Muslim in Malaysia, they face a big challenge: How do I learn to be a good Muslim?
They need to:
Learn to read Arabic to understand the Quran
Understand basic Islamic teachings
Find a good teacher who can help them
Learn at their own pace without feeling embarrassed
However, finding good Islamic education is often challenging, expensive, or unavailable where they live.
Who uses this app?
Our Main Users: New Muslim Converts
Who they are:
About 15,000-20,000 people become Muslim in Malaysia each year
They're adults who need to learn Islam from the very beginning
They often feel lost about where to start
They want authentic Islamic education, but in a beginner-friendly way
Their main problem: I am new to Islam and don't know how to learn properly.
Other Users: Existing Muslims
Who they are:
Parents want their kids to learn Arabic and the Quran
Adults who want to improve their Islamic knowledge
Anyone from Malaysia's 22.4 million Muslims who wants better Islamic education
Their main problem: I want good Islamic education, but it's hard to find or doesn't fit my schedule.
How I designed the app
Main ideas I followed:
Beginner-first - Everything is designed for people who know nothing about Islam
Not scary - Friendly and welcoming, not intimidating
Like a game - Fun rewards and achievements to keep people motivated
Learn anywhere - Works on phone, so people can learn at home
Real help - Connect with actual teachers, not just reading material
Key features I designed
New to Islam Learning Path
Problem: New Muslims don't know where to start
How I solved it:
Special beginner lessons that assume you know nothing
Start with the very basics like What is Islam? and
How to pray.
Learn Arabic letters before trying to read the Quran
Cultural explanations of Islamic practices in Malaysia
Clear checklist showing what to learn next
Heart System (Like game points)
Problem: Learning feels like work, not fun
How I solved it:
Get hearts points for completing lessons
Spend hearts to book time with teachers
Earn extra hearts by practicing daily prayers or reading the Quran
Makes learning feel like playing a game
Can gift hearts to family members
Teacher Video Calls
Problem: No personal help when you're confused
How I solved it:
Browse real Islamic teachers with ratings and reviews
Book 30-60 minute video calls using Hearts
Teachers can see your progress and help with specific problems
Practice pronunciation and get corrected in real-time
Ask embarrassing beginner questions in private
Family Accounts
Problem: No personal help when you're confused
How I solved it:
One parent account can manage up to 5 children
See each child's progress and what they're struggling with
Control what content kids can access
Family can share hearts and support each other's learning
Main screens
How we measure success
How many new converts start learning: Goal to reach 30% of new Muslims in Malaysia
Daily users: How many people use the app every day
Lesson completion: What percentage of lessons do people finish
Teacher ratings: Are users happy with their video call sessions
Family usage: How many parents use it with their children
What I learned
Simple is better: New Muslims are overwhelmed, so we made everything as simple as possible
Personal connection matters: Video calls with real teachers made a huge difference
Cultural context helps: Explaining Islamic practices in the Malaysian context reduced confusion
Family support works: When families learn together, everyone does better
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