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Privacy-Hardened Islamic Linux Distribution
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Hidayah OS Logo — Islamic Linux Distribution

Hidayah OS — Privacy-Hardened Islamic LinuxYour OS is Privacy

The Nur 1.0 Release — Beautiful, Stable, and Purposed

1.0 (Nur)Current Version
1172/987Packages Included
4Islamic Apps
1172/987
Packages Included
6
Shield Layers
4 Custom
Islamic Apps
2
Desktop Flavors
0
Telemetry
Editions

Choose Your Flavor.

Important: Both editions include the Calamares installer for permanent disk installation. Boot the Live session and click "Install Hidayah OS" to install.

RECOMMENDED

XFCE Edition

1.3 GB
987 Packages
Desktop Environment

XFCE 4.18

Best For

Daily drivers, older hardware, and users who want more software out of the box

Key Highlights
Whisker Menu launcher
LightDM branded greeter
Adwaita-dark theme
More user apps (987 total)
Lighter on RAM (2GB min)
Classic performance
Comprehensive toolkit
Calamares installer included
Get XFCE Edition
MODERN & POLISHED

KDE Plasma Edition

1.7 GB
1,172 Packages
Desktop Environment

KDE Plasma 5.27

Best For

Users who want a modern, visually polished desktop with animations

Key Highlights
Custom SDDM login theme
KSplash loading screen
HidayahNur.colors scheme
KDE System Monitor
Kate text editor
Breeze GTK/Qt theme
Firefox ESR
Calamares installer included
Get KDE Edition

XFCE Exclusive Apps

The XFCE edition is our Recommended Download because it ships with essential applications that KDE lacks, making it a complete workstation right out of the box while remaining lightweight.

Office

  • LibreOffice Writer
  • LibreOffice Calc
  • LibreOffice Impress
  • LibreOffice Draw

Graphics

  • GIMP 2.10
  • Ristretto

Multimedia

  • VLC 3.0
  • Parole
  • Pavucontrol

Internet

  • Transmission-GTK
  • Gigolo

System

  • GParted
  • GNOME Disks
  • Baobab
  • Synaptic
  • Seahorse
  • Cryptsetup

Utility

  • Evince
  • File Roller
  • Xarchiver
  • Mousepad
  • Menulibre
  • Catfish
  • htop
  • Neofetch

Hardware

  • Blueman
  • CUPS
  • system-config-printer
Faith Integration

Islamic Integration.

Custom-built tools designed to keep you connected to your faith, seamlessly integrated into your daily workflow.

Four Custom Hidayah Apps

Hidayah Prayer Times

Auto-detects location via IP (falls back to Makkah). Calculates 5 daily prayers using the Muslim World League (MWL) method. Features desktop notifications, Azan audio alerts, and real-time Conky dashboard updates.

Hidayah Quran Reader

4 surahs (Al-Fatiha, Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas) available OFFLINE out of the box. Automatically downloads all 114 surahs on first internet connection. Features Uthmani script and Sahih International translation with local caching.

Hidayah Khal Wrapper

Terminal-based Hijri/Gregorian calendar system. Displays dual calendars with custom Hidayah branding (Gold/Green). Accessible directly from the application menu for non-technical users.

Conky Desktop Widget

An always-visible dashboard showing prayer times, Hijri date, system metrics, and 8 rotating inspirational Quran verses in elegant gold calligraphy style on a transparent background.

System-wide Features

Premium Arabic Fonts

Noto Kufi Arabic and Noto Sans Arabic pre-installed and configured for perfect legibility system-wide.

Islamic Bookmarks

Quick access to Quran.com, IslamQA, and Sunnah.com pre-loaded in Firefox ESR bookmarks toolbar.

Bismillah Login

Custom SDDM and LightDM greeting screens featuring 'Bismillah' in beautiful Arabic script.

Native ar_SA Locale

Full Arabic language support (ar_SA.UTF-8) included alongside en_US for a bilingual experience.

Active Protection

6-Layer Islamic Shield.

Hidayah OS implements a multi-layered security stack to ensure your browsing remains clean and private.

1

Layer 1 — CleanBrowsing Islamic DNS

ACTIVE

Blocks 10M+ haram domains at DNS level. Primary: 185.228.168.10 | Fallback: 185.228.169.10. DNS over TLS + DNSSEC enabled.

2

Layer 2 — nftables Islamic Blocklist

ACTIVE

578 specific haram/gambling/alcohol domains. Blocked at kernel level — below application layer.

3

Layer 3 — DNS Hijack Prevention

ACTIVE

Forces ALL DNS through CleanBrowsing. Even VPN cannot bypass this layer.

4

Layer 4 — Firefox AppArmor Profile

ACTIVE

39 deny rules — prevents browser tampering. Cannot disable security settings without Guardian PIN.

5

Layer 5 — Firejail Browser Sandbox

ACTIVE

Firefox runs in isolated container. WebRTC disabled — no IP leaks possible.

6

Layer 6 — SafeSearch Enforcement

ACTIVE

Google, Bing, YouTube, DuckDuckGo SafeSearch locked via Firefox policies.

Hardening

Privacy & Security.

Professional-grade privacy. Hidayah OS is pre-configured with industry-standard security policies and anonymity tools.

Tor Daemon: Global SOCKS5 proxy (127.0.0.1:9050)
Privacy Exit Nodes: US, DE, NL, CH, IS, SE, NO, FI
UFW/GUFW: Default deny incoming, IPv6 enabled
Firefox ESR: Hardened with Enhanced Tracking Protection
Cryptsetup: LUKS full-disk encryption support
Firejail application sandboxing
AppArmor mandatory access control
Zero telemetry — 100% data sovereignty
No proprietary software included
MAC address randomization on every boot
auditd security auditing
sysctl kernel hardening

Guardian PIN

bcrypt-encrypted PIN protects all core security settings.

Security lockout triggers after 5 failed attempts.

  • Required to disable any filtering rule
  • Required to change DNS settings
  • Configure during first boot
  • Kernel-level enforcement
Status: Hardened
Get Hidayah OS

Download Release.

Installer Included

Both editions include the Calamares installer for permanent disk installation. Boot the Live ISO, then click "Install Hidayah OS" on the desktop to begin installation.

RECOMMENDED

XFCE Edition

1.3 GB amd64
CPU64-bit Dual Core
RAM2 GB
Disk8 GB (Live Mode)
SHA256 Checksum
6d7e6dc38257999500de560bf34b4f6b8e1696f27aae3ec53ffb33736e3a4f49
MD5 Checksum
f3ad02cbd4f3684313da15416e9177a1

Filename: HidayahOS-1.0-Nur-XFCE-amd64.iso

KDE Plasma Edition

1.7 GB amd64
CPU64-bit Dual Core
RAM4 GB
Disk8 GB (Live Mode)
SHA256 Checksum
65c2fe7481c16992a587da9c2c15b2c1de6a109102069e8455ce61883c594c64
MD5 Checksum
1adf0d8cac7cb5630aed329417fa96d5

Filename: HidayahOS-1.0-Nur-KDE-amd64.iso

Verify Your Download

Always verify the integrity of your ISO file before booting. Open your terminal and run the following command to check the SHA256 hash.

Linux & macOS
sha256sum HidayahOS-1.0-Nur-XFCE-amd64.iso
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-FileHash HidayahOS-1.0-Nur-XFCE-amd64.iso -Algorithm SHA256
Pre-installed

Everything
included.

No need to hunt for software. Hidayah OS comes with 1650+ carefully selected packages, all vetted for privacy and Islamic values.

Firefox ESR

Browser

LibreOffice

Office

VLC

Media

Thunderbird

Email

KDE Connect

Sync

Ark

Archive

Dolphin

Files

Spectacle

Screenshots

KCalc

Calculator

Okular

PDF

Konsole

Terminal

Quran Reader

Islamic

Tasbih Counter

Islamic
1650+

packages included

0

proprietary software

100%

open source

Compatibility

Works On Your Hardware.

Extensive driver support included out of the box for laptops, desktops, and older machines.

Intel WiFi (iwlwifi firmware)
Realtek NIC firmware
Broadcom WiFi firmware
Intel GPU (i915 firmware)
AMD Graphics firmware
BIOS + UEFI boot support
Works on hardware from 2008 onwards
Specifications

Technical Specs.

ParameterSpecification
BaseDebian 12 Bookworm
Kernel6.1.0-44-amd64
DesktopKDE Plasma / XFCE
BootBIOS + UEFI
Packages1650+
ISO Size1.82GB (KDE) / 1.86GB (XFCE)
LicenseGPL-3.0
CostFree Forever
Installation

Free. Forever.
Open Source.

Hidayah OS is completely free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Download, install, and run your own OS aligned with your values.

Which version should I choose?

  • KDE Edition (Emerald Luxe):

    Choose for Beauty & Modernity. Features the Emerald Luxe theme with premium UI polish.

  • XFCE Edition (The Workhorse):

    Choose for Productivity & Performance. Comes with extra software pre-installed and runs fast on any hardware.

KDE Edition

Choose for Beauty & Modernity. Features the Emerald Luxe theme with premium UI polish.

Download KDE Edition
Filename: hidayah-os-1.0-nur-amd64-kde.iso
Size: 1.82 GB
SHA256: 48fe4bc785c7a642eaf82947d2a2dfd677bbe208fc60122eb0d13833b84d93e2

XFCE Edition

Choose for Productivity & Performance. Comes with extra software pre-installed and runs fast on any hardware.

Download XFCE Edition
Filename: hidayah-os-1.0-nur-amd64-xfce.iso
Size: 1.86 GB
SHA256: 5cdbad5cb7fe54bfef5a24a21ebc78bf33db68268ab409dd797a7ec059bbf9bc

Verification Instructions

Verify on Linux/Mac:

sha256sum <filename>

Verify on Windows:

certutil -hashfile <filename> SHA256

System Requirements

Minimum RAM4GB
Recommended RAM8GB
Storage20GB minimum
CPU64-bit x86_64
GPUIntel / AMD / NVIDIA

What's Included

  • KDE Plasma or XFCE Desktop Environment
  • Islamic Shield (Content Filtering)
  • Athan Daemon with Prayer Integration
  • Hijri Calendar & Quran Ayah Display
  • Firejail Application Sandboxing
  • DoH Encryption & CleanBrowsing DNS
  • Guardian PIN Settings Lock
  • 1650+ Pre-installed Packages

Core Values

  • Zero Telemetry - No data collection
  • 100% Open Source - Audit the code
  • Islamic Principles - Built by Muslims
  • Privacy First - Your data is yours
  • No Proprietary Software - Freedom guaranteed
  • Community Driven - Crowdsourced development
  • GPL-3.0 Licensed - Libre forever
  • Transparent Security - Nothing to hide

Get Started in 3 Steps

Download the ISO, verify the checksum, write it to a USB, and boot. The Calamares installer will guide you through the rest.

Download KDE EditionDownload XFCE Edition
Installation

Download.Install.Align.

# Download Hidayah OS v1.0 (Nur)
# Example for KDE Edition:
$ wget "https://mega.nz/file/YsJEyKLR#txHaYb1moM7acfKFCh5hKujNfRIAVYzbEXpgmysaZcU"

# Verify SHA256
$ echo "48fe4bc785c7a642eaf82947d2a2dfd677bbe208fc60122eb0d13833b84d93e2  hidayah-os-1.0-nur-amd64-kde.iso" | sha256sum -c
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Testimonials

Trusted by Muslims worldwide.

“
Finally an OS that doesn't require me to configure everything myself for Islamic use. It just works.
U

Ubaid

Founder

∞Islamic vision
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Contributing

Build with us.
For the Ummah.

Hidayah OS is built by the community, for the community. Whether you're a developer, designer, or just passionate about privacy and Islamic values, there's a way for you to contribute.

Fully Open Source

Audit every line of code. GPL-3.0 licensed. Nothing proprietary.

Easy to Contribute

Documentation, GitHub issues, and an active community ready to help.

Modular Design

Components are independent. Modify, fork, or extend with ease.

Active Development

New features released regularly. Your contributions welcome.

Contribute on GitHub

Join our Discord community for guidance and collaboration.

LIVE

Privacy
in real-time.

Shield Status

Real-time system protection metrics

🛡️
✓
Shield Status
PROTECTED ✓
🌐
DNS
CleanBrowsing Active
🔥
nftables
Loaded
🔒
AppArmor
Enforcing
⛓️
Firejail
Active
⚔️
Kernel
Hardened
🚫
Telemetry
Disabled
✨
Updates
Current
0+
Open source packages
pre-installed and ready
for prayer times and Quran
Islamic daemons
0
privacy guaranteed
Telemetry connections
0

Your OS,
Your values.

Join Muslims worldwide switching to Hidayah OS. Reclaim your privacy, align with your values, and join a thriving Islamic tech community.

100% Free • Open Source • Privacy Hardened