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The wisdom of 1,400 years — with your morning tea.

Open the app, open the Quran, grab a cup. Five minutes with a story of Yusuf, a quote from Al-Ghazali, a moment with Umar. No scroll, no noise — just wisdom in silence.

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قَدْ كَانَ فِي يُوسُفَ وَإِخْوَتِهِ آيَاتٌ لِلسَّائِلِينَ
Koran 12:7

The Islamic tradition is rich in stories and wisdom. The Prophet ﷺ Yusuf in the well. Umar who looked beyond the visible out of love for justice. Imam Al-Ghazali who embraced doubt as a path to certainty.

Khutba World brings together 1,081 historical stories, 247 longform in-depth articles and 4,377 sayings from 70 classical and modern thinkers. Each story and article with context, source, and links to relevant verses or hadiths.

Daily you receive one new story or quote — not as algorithmic noise, but as a moment of reflection. For when you want to pause and consider something greater.

Why Stories & Wisdom

Not just reading — feeling, understanding, applying

Every story and quote is translated, contextualized and linked to sources.

1,081 historical stories

From prophets and sahaba to Andalusian scientists, Ottoman architects and modern reformers.

4,377 sayings

Wisdom from 70 thinkers: Al-Ghazali, Ibn Taymiyya, Rumi, Al-Nawawi and more.

Daily one

Every morning one story or quote in your feed — enough to reflect on.

Save & share

Save favorites for later, or share with family and friends.

One story per day, no more noise.

Every morning one story or saying is selected — fitting the date, season or contemporary themes.

Verhaal van de dag20 april 2026

Yusuf in de put

Zijn broers verraadden hem, een karavaan verkocht hem, een rijk man kocht hem. Jarenlang alleen, ver van thuis. Maar Allah had een plan — en Yusuf vertrouwde daar op. Uiteindelijk werd hij de machtigste man naast de farao...

— Surah Yusuf, 12:4-101
Frequently asked questions

About the stories and wisdom

Are the stories authentic?
Yes. All stories are based on the Quran, sahih hadiths and reliable historical sources (Ibn Ishaq, Ibn Kathir, Tabari). Sources are clearly indicated for each story.
Which thinkers are represented?
45 thinkers spread across 14 centuries: classical scholars such as Imam Ash-Shafi'i, Imam Ahmad, Imam Malik, Al-Ghazali, Ibn Taymiyya. Sufis such as Rumi and Ibn Arabi. Modern voices such as Muhammad Iqbal.
In which languages?
All stories and sayings are translated into the 32 languages of Khutba World. Original Arabic quotes remain for those who wish to read along.
Can I save my own favorites?
Yes. Tap the heart to save a story or quote. You'll find your favorites under 'My collection'.

Let wisdom guide your day.

Every morning a new story or quote. Free in the Khutba World app.

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