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  • Greentech Engage 02: A Gathering of Vision, Community, and Impact

    Greentech Engage 02: A Gathering of Vision, Community, and Impact

    Alhamdulillah, on 13 June 2026, Greentech Apps Foundation hosted Greentech Engage 02 in Huntingdon, UK, bringing together supporters, families, donors, and community members for an inspiring evening focused on the future of Islamic technology and lasting impact. Our trustees, including Brothers Riasat, Ismail, and Imran, and Sister Priota, joined the event and connected with attendees…

  • The Five Fundamentals of Knowledge: Quran, Hadith, Language, History, Fiqh

    The Five Fundamentals of Knowledge: Quran, Hadith, Language, History, Fiqh

    Knowledge is one of the greatest blessings Allah gives a believer. It guides worship, strengthens faith, and helps us navigate the challenges of life with clarity and confidence. Yet Islamic knowledge is vast. With so many subjects to study, it can be difficult to know where to begin. While not every Muslim needs to become…

  • What is Your Vision in Life

    What is Your Vision in Life

    When Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple, passed away not too long ago, there wasn’t anybody, Muslim or non-Muslim, who was left uninformed. However, during around the same time, there was a man who passed away from the Ummah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. A man whom we can arguably give the title of the…

  • Why Do Muslims Need a Mission in Life

    Why Do Muslims Need a Mission in Life

    Close your eyes. You are standing on the plain of Qiyamah. No phone. No title. No salary. No degrees on the wall. Just you, in your soul, as you truly are. The Prophet ﷺ is looking at you. Not through you — at you. You had forty years. Maybe fifty. Maybe sixty. You had a…

  • Greentech Q1 2026 Update: What We Built Together ✨

    Greentech Q1 2026 Update: What We Built Together ✨

    Assalamu ‘alaykum warahmatullah, Dear Brother/Sister, We pray you in the best of health and Iman. JazakAllahu Khayr for being part of Greentech’s journey to bring people closer to Allah. Alhamdulillah, the first quarter of 2026 (January to March) was incredible! Here are some key highlights of this period: We’re excited to share more milestones and updates.…

  • Thanks for Being with GTAF: Q4 2025 Highlights! ✨

    Thanks for Being with GTAF: Q4 2025 Highlights! ✨

    Assalamu ‘alaykum warahmatullah, Dear Brother/Sister, We pray you in the best of health and Iman. JazakAllahu Khayr for being part of GTAF’s journey to bring people closer to Allah. Alhamdulillah, the last quarter of 2025 (October to December) was incredible! Here are some key highlights of this period: We’re Growing Together We’re excited to share more…

  • Introducing the Greentech Waqf Fund: A Step Towards Lasting Impact

    Introducing the Greentech Waqf Fund: A Step Towards Lasting Impact

    At Greentech Apps Foundation, our mission has always been simple: to help Muslims better understand Islam and support people in building a stronger connection with Allah through digital tools. Alhamdulillah, over the years, millions around the world have benefited from our apps. Now, as part of this journey, we are introducing something very meaningful: the…

  • The Core Promise Principle: Why Some Data Loss Kills Companies

    The Core Promise Principle: Why Some Data Loss Kills Companies

    When companies lose user data, some survive while others die. The difference isn’t about the size of the breach or how much data was lost—it’s about what was lost. The Pattern Between 2009 and 2022, four major companies experienced catastrophic data loss: Ma.gnolia (2009): Lost all user bookmarks. Dead in 18 days. GitLab (2017): Lost…

  • Join Greentech Engage #2 in Huntingdon, UK, on 13 June 2026

    Join Greentech Engage #2 in Huntingdon, UK, on 13 June 2026

    Alhamdulillah, Greentech Engage #1 moved us deeply. Your presence and kind words reminded us why we do this work. It was more than an event. It felt like family. And that feeling led us to one question. What if we could sit together, in the same room, and experience this for real? This June, inshaAllah,…

  • 2025 Recap: Let’s Keep the Mission Going! 💖

    2025 Recap: Let’s Keep the Mission Going! 💖

    بِسْــــــــــــــــــمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيْمِ Assalamu ‘alaykum warahmatullah, Dear Brother/Sister, The blessed month of Ramadan is running! We pray you are making the most of this sacred time to strengthen your connection with Allah through sincere Ibadah, heartfelt duas, and acts of goodness. 🌙 As we reflect on 2025, we are grateful for the blessings and…

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