Can you earn from an Islamic app without violating Shariah? Yes — here's how.
❌ Haram Methods (Avoid)
- Interest-based loans — Riba is strictly forbidden
- Ad revenue from haram ads — Gambling, alcohol, dating ads
- Gambling mechanics — Loot boxes, random rewards for money
- Selling user data — Privacy violation
- Deceptive subscriptions — Hidden charges
✅ Halal Methods (Encouraged)
- One-time purchase — Pay once, use forever
- Donations/Sadaqah — Users support voluntarily
- Halal ads — Only appropriate content (careful)
- Premium features — Extra tools for a fee
- Sponsorships — Halal businesses
- Consulting/Support — Paid help
Best Practice: Free tier + paid premium. Islamic basics always free. Advanced features paid.
Example: Quran App
- ✅ Free: Quran text, translations
- ✅ Paid: Audio recitations, tafsir, memorization tracker
- ✅ Donation: "Support the developer" button
Pricing Principles
- Fair — Value = Price
- Clear — No hidden fees
- Honest — Say what you get
- Affordable — Reach the Ummah
Our Model
BAM Studios:
- ✅ Islamic templates — FREE forever
- ✅ Non-Islamic templates — Pay per build (points)
- ✅ No ads, no subscriptions, no riba
- ✅ Sadaqah jariyah for Islamic use