Qalb · Islamic journaling app

A quiet space
for your heart.

Journal freely, reflect through an Islamic lens, and find guidance in the Qur’an.

Qalb Islamic journaling app on iPhone, overlapping a coral arch with Mushārata morning intentions and Muhāsaba evening reflection

A few honest words.
A moment of clarity.

Write what’s on your heart. Qalb helps you reflect, then surfaces a relevant ayah from the Qur’an, drawn from a verified source.

  1. Journal entry

    What’s on your mind?

    I felt stretched thin today. I was impatient with someone I love, and I keep replaying it. I want to respond differently tomorrow.

  2. Qalb’s reflection

    That feeling of being stretched thin is so human, and the fact that you're replaying the moment shows a heart that's still soft and alive, not hardened. That discomfort you feel is actually a mercy, a sign your heart is tender enough to recognize when you've fallen short of who you want to be. Rather than staying stuck in replaying it, try turning that energy into a quiet tawbah, a sincere turning back to Allah, and if needed, a genuine word of apology to the person you love. Sabr isn't about never feeling stretched thin, it's about how gently you handle yourself and others even when you are. Tonight before you sleep, maybe make a small dua asking Allah to soften your heart and grant you patience before the moment of impatience even arrives tomorrow. And when tomorrow comes, remember that a pause, even a single breath, before responding can be a small act of ihsan. Be gentle with yourself too, you're not starting from zero, you're starting from a place of awareness, which is already a beautiful step forward.

  3. Qur’anic connection

    Ash-Shura 42:37

    وَٱلَّذِينَ يَجْتَنِبُونَ كَبَـٰٓئِرَ ٱلْإِثْمِ وَٱلْفَوَٰحِشَ وَإِذَا مَا غَضِبُوا۟ هُمْ يَغْفِرُونَ

    who avoid major sins and shameful deeds, and forgive when angered;

    Why this ayah

    There's a quiet strength in choosing forgiveness over frustration right in the heat of a stretched-thin moment.

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  • Quran from verified sources

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Begin with intention.
End with reflection.

A small space for your faith in the rhythm of your day.

Morning intention

Start with what matters.

Musharata

The practice of setting an intention for the day—how you want to show up, what you want to protect your heart from, and what you hope to carry with you.

“What intention would you like to carry today?”

Evening reflection

Make space for your day.

Muhasaba

The practice of reflecting on the day—what challenged you, what you’re grateful for, and what you want to carry differently into tomorrow.

“What stayed with you today?”

Or write whenever something is on your heart.

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Your thoughts are yours to keep.

A journal is only meaningful when you feel safe being honest. Qalb protects your privacy at every step.

Stored on your device

Your journal entries stay on your phone. No sign-up required.

AI with your consent

Qalb is an AI-assisted journaling service. Before your writing is sent for reflection or guidance, Qalb asks you to enable that processing.

Never used to train AI or sold to advertisers

Your writing is not used to train AI models, and your name, email, and device identifiers are not attached when it is processed. Qalb has no ads and never sells your data.

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A few questions, answered.

A note on care: Qalb offers spiritual reflection, not therapy or medical advice. If you're going through something serious, please reach out to a licensed professional.

Is my journal private?

Your journal entries stay on your device, and you do not need to complete a sign-up process. Qalb is an AI-assisted journaling service. Before your writing is sent for reflection or guidance, Qalb asks you to enable that processing. Your writing is not used to train AI models.

How does Qalb use AI?

Qalb reflects on what you've written and offers a perspective grounded in Islamic values. It may suggest journaling prompts and help identify relevant Qur'anic verses, but it doesn't diagnose, treat, or offer medical advice.

Are Qur’anic verses generated by AI?

No. Every Qur’anic verse shown in Qalb comes from a verified source. AI may help identify a relevant verse, but it does not generate or rephrase the Qur’an.

How much does Qalb cost?

Qalb offers monthly and annual subscription options. Eligible annual subscriptions include a seven-day free trial, and current pricing is shown in the app before you subscribe.

Come back to your heart.

A quiet space to journal, reflect, and reconnect with your faith.