// a foundation in formation

The word algorithm comes from a Muslim scholar's name. Let's write the next ones.

The Khwarizmi Foundation is a neutral, nonprofit home for open-source software built by and for the Muslim community. Shared code, open governance, built to last.

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100% Open Source
Digital Waqf
Zero Ad Tracking
Community Stewarded
// Fig 1.0: Straightedge compass synthesis · 8-point geometric harmony
Baghdad, 9th century

We've done this before.

In Baghdad's House of Wisdom, scholars from every background translated, shared and built on each other's work, openly. Among them was Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi. His book on calculation gave the world the word algebra, and his Latinized name gave it the word algorithm.

Today, Muslim engineers build some of the world's most important software, but the Ummah's own tools are scattered: closed, duplicated and abandoned when a startup fails. We think it's time to build a shared foundation again.

830 CE: Bayt al-Hikmah

Open manuscripts, public translations, and communal advancement of human sciences.

The Modern Fragment

Siloed databases, redundant auth systems, and apps abandoned after funding expires.

2026: The Digital Waqf

Neutral nonprofit foundation stewarding shared open-source rails for generations to come.

// core mandate

What the foundation does

We exist to solve the collective action problem of Muslim technology: building permanent public goods.

01

A neutral home

Projects live under open governance, so no single company owns the Ummah's core software. Maintainers keep their projects; the foundation protects them.

  • Perpetual asset & trademark protection
  • Community-led Shura governance
  • Zero corporate or investor capture
Khwarizmi FoundationPillar 01
02

Ummah Web Services (UWS)

The open platform for community apps: one identity, fine-grained permissions and a privacy-first social graph so apps build together instead of starting from zero.

  • Unified single sign-on (SSO)
  • Fine-grained permission engine
  • Privacy-first community social graph
Khwarizmi FoundationPillar 02
03

People & Ecosystem

Mentoring new contributors, bringing scholars and engineers together, and opening the door to open source for Muslim developers.

  • Structured contributor mentorship
  • Open developer grants & bounties
  • Scholars and engineers in dialogue
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// open ecosystem architecture

Founding project: Ummah Web Services

UWS is an open platform for community apps: one identity, fine-grained permissions and a privacy-first social graph that apps share, so every new community app starts on solid ground instead of from zero.

Tier 1: Community Application Ecosystem
// 7 Founding Applications
In development

masjids.io

Websites, donations, memberships and elections for masjids

UWS Application Rail
In development

events.masjids.io

Events, clubs and hangouts that turn strangers into friends

UWS Application Rail
In development

nikkah.io

Intentional, privacy-first marriage search with mutual filtering

UWS Application Rail
In development

adhan.io

Prayer times synced from the masjid to every screen

UWS Application Rail
In development

reverts.masjids.io

Free mentoring and community for new Muslims

UWS Application Rail
In development

baitulmaal.masjids.io

Islamic accounts and payments software (operated separately with a licensed partner bank)

Software only. Financial services are operated separately with a licensed partner bank.
In development

waqf.masjids.io

Endowments for masjids and organizations (software)

UWS Application Rail
Shared Primitives & Verified Protocols
Ummah Web Services (UWS) Shared Foundation
Tier 0: Base Platform Infrastructure

Instead of each app building its own fragmented login, siloed masjid directory, and separate notification rails, UWS unifies these as shared open-source primitives.

Identity
Permissions
Social Graph
Payments
Notifications
// ummah web services (uws)

Stop rebuilding community apps from scratch.

Every Muslim app spends months rebuilding auth, privacy controls, and masjid directories in isolation. Ummah Web Services provides the open infrastructure—so apps like adhan.io, masjids.io, and events.masjids.io share one identity and verified community graph.

Interactive Developer SDKClick tabs to explore APIs
uws-client.ts
1import { createUWSClient } from "@khwarizmi/uws";
2
3const uws = createUWSClient({ appId: "masjids.io" });
4
5// 1. One verified community identity across all apps
6const session = await uws.auth.verifySession(token);
7const user = await uws.auth.getUser(session.userId);
8
9console.log(user.verifiedMasjidId);
10// → "masjid-al-farooq-chicago"
Unified zero-knowledge login across all appsTypeScript SDK
npm install @khwarizmi/uwsComing with Charter
Unified Community IdentityIn development

One sign-on across masjids, events, and community apps with zero-knowledge privacy and no Big Tech tracking.

Primitive 01Shared rail
Synced Prayer Times (adhan.io)In development

Live masjid schedules and athan times synced directly from masjid management systems to every screen and app.

Primitive 02Shared rail
Privacy-First Social GraphIn development

The people you connect with, professional and community networks, family ties, and masjid affiliations—safely shared across apps without ad tracking.

Primitive 03Shared rail
Fine-Grained PermissionsIn development

Granular role-based access control for masjid trustees, volunteers, event hosts, and community imams.

Primitive 04Shared rail
Masjid OS (masjids.io)In development

Open-source websites, donor management, membership registries, and transparent shura elections.

Primitive 05Shared rail
Community Gatherings (events.masjids.io)In development

Decentralized event discovery, halaqas, youth clubs, and volunteer coordination across communities.

Primitive 06Shared rail
Intentional Matrimony (nikkah.io)In development

Privacy-preserving marriage search with mutual filtering, wali/guardian workflows, and zero algorithmic monetization.

Primitive 07Shared rail
Digital Waqf & Software (waqf.masjids.io)In development

Transparent endowment software schemas, donation routing, and community treasury primitives.

Primitive 08Shared rail
إِذَا مَاتَ الإِنْسَانُ انْقَطَعَ عَنْهُ عَمَلُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ ثَلاَثَةٍ: صَدَقَةٍ جَارِيَةٍ، أَوْ عِلْمٍ يُنْتَفَعُ بِهِ، أَوْ وَلَدٍ صَالِحٍ يَدْعُو لَهُ
“When a person dies, their deeds end, except for three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, and a righteous child who prays for them.”
— Hadith, Sahih Muslim

Open source is beneficial knowledge that keeps on giving. Every library you write, every bug you fix, could serve millions of people long after you've moved on. That's sadaqah jariyah, in code.

// open governance & shura

Owned by no one. Stewarded by everyone.

Structured in the spirit of the Linux Foundation and Apache Software Foundation—adapted for community ethics and Shura.

01

Open decisions

Roadmaps, proposals and votes happen in public. Shura, for software.

Charter Principle 01
02

Project autonomy

Each project keeps its own maintainers and direction.

Charter Principle 02
03

Scholarly council

An advisory council of scholars from across the schools provides guidance on community ethics and governance.

Charter Principle 03
04

Neutral by design

For all Muslims, across madhhabs, cultures and countries. Not sectarian, not political.

Charter Principle 04
The foundation's legal structure: being finalized as part of the charter.
// for creators & maintainers

Already building something for the Ummah?

Don't build in isolation. UWS provides the open rails so your project gets instant distribution, unified identity, and verified community data—while you stay 100% in charge.

Your Application+@khwarizmi/uws➔Instant Distribution & Community Trust

Instant Distribution & Single Sign-On

Skip the signup friction. Users authenticate with their existing UWS community identity across all ecosystem apps with zero-knowledge privacy.

Skip building custom auth & databases
Rail 01

Live Community & Masjid Graph

Connect directly to verified masjid registries, prayer schedules synced via adhan.io, and community circles instead of maintaining isolated databases.

Direct integration with adhan.io & masjids.io
Rail 02

Total Maintainer Autonomy

You keep your repository, brand, and direction. UWS acts as the neutral open backend rails so you can focus on building your core app experience.

Keep your GitHub repo, brand, & direction
Rail 03

Waqf-Backed & Ad-Free

Free from venture capital incentives to harvest data, display intrusive ads, or lock users in. Built to last as a community digital waqf.

Zero investor pressure to monetize user data
Rail 04
Integrate with UWSOpen to both existing tools and new community applications.
// open call for founding contributors

Join the founding generation.

Whatever your craft, there is a place for your contribution in building the digital waqf.

Engineers

Go, TypeScript, Flutter, infrastructure. Pick a project, ship code.

TypeScriptGoPostgresFlutter
Founding RoleI'm in

Designers

Make Islamic software beautiful and accessible.

Design SystemsAccessibilityFigma
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Scholars

Join the advisory council to guide community ethics, governance, and shura.

Mu'amalatWaqf FiqhShura
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Maintainers

Help lead a UWS platform service or founding app.

API DesignOSS StewardshipCI/CD
Founding RoleI'm in

Organizations

Masjids and nonprofits that use the software and help shape what's built.

Masjid BoardsPilot Partners
Founding RoleI'm in

Sponsors

Companies and individuals who want to fund open community software.

Waqf GrantsInfrastructure Funding
Founding RoleI'm in

Students

Your first open-source contribution, with a mentor.

MentorshipFirst IssueLearning
Founding RoleI'm in
// clarity & transparency

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers about the foundation, governance, and community mission.

It's being formed now. Join the founding and help shape its charter.

Have another question or proposal?

Reach out directly through the founding interest form.

Ask in form
// progression timeline (no arbitrary deadlines)

The Roadmap

Milestones driven by community consensus and technical rigor, not artificial commercial deadlines.

01

Gather the founders

You are here

You are here

02

Charter & Governance

Phase 02

Legal formation, open governance charter, advisory council

03

Open the code

Phase 03

UWS core repositories and first apps published under open licenses

04

UWS Platform Rollout

Phase 04

Deploying shared identity, permissions, and live prayer syncing across masjids.io and adhan.io

05

Scale the Network

Phase 05

Onboarding outside community projects, mentorship tracks, and contributor gathering

// the invitation

Al-Khwarizmi wrote the first algorithms. Help us write the next thousand.

Tell us how you'd like to be part of it. It takes two minutes.

Join the founding