SalamWeb Technologies MY Sdn Bhd (SalamWeb) yesterday launched the world's first Shariah-certified web browser and digital ecosystem for Muslims around the globe to discover, connect and contribute in a free and safe online environment.
SalamWeb has a suite of everyday web services including its SalamWeb Browser, SalamNews, SalamChat and SalamSadaqah. This digital ecosystem for Muslims has the prime objective to provide authentic, positive online experiences for the half a billion connected Muslims around the world.
The Chromium-based SalamWeb Browser is the first Shariah certified web browser endorsed by Amanie Shariah Supervisory Board, in conformity with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation’s (MDEC’s) Islamic Digital Economy Mi’yar.
The browser has inbuilt features such as a Qibla compass, prayer timings and a custom new feed aggregated from verified news sources.
Its managing director, Hasni Zarina Mohamed Khan, said SalamWeb product has been thoughtfully designed to optimise the Islamic way of life where it has inbuilt features such as a qibla compass, prayer timings and a custom news feed aggregated from verified news sources.
An important feature of the SalamWeb Browser is the SalamProtect, an advanced content filter that is customised to an individual's way of life," she said at the launching of the world's first shariah-compliant Internet Suite of Services, here, today.
“SalamProtect alerts users on inappropriate content, allowing the users an option to either continue ahead or withdraw from the content.
"This includes content which could be potentially explicit, offensive or fraudulent. SalamProtect also allows users to assign a SalamTag to a website-appropriate, neutral or inappropriate by involving the community to tag content they deem appropriate or inappropriate.
"SalamProtect not only allows users to be in complete control of their online experience but helps build a safer and secure like-minded digital ummah," she added.
Another important feature is SalamSadaqah which incorporates the Islamic practice of sadaqah (charity) into the Internet browsing experience.
"To encourage the community to be part of the SalamWeb experience, each web search or content report made by users will be matched to a donation amount made by SalamWeb. With SalamSadaqah, users can convert their everyday Internet experience to a charitable cause," Hasni Zarina said.
The launch of SalamWeb was attended by local and global industry thought leaders, influencers and keynote speaker of notable Islamic scholar. It includes Sheikh Dr. Mohamed Ali Elgari, an advisor to several Islamic financial institutions throughout the world and is also on the Shariah board of the Dow Jones Islamic index; Datuk Dr. Mohd Daud Bakar, Chairman of Amanie Group; Norhizam bin Abdul Kadir, Vice President, Growth Ecosystem Development of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation’s (MDEC); Nurul Zulkifli, Managing Director of Mimpikita and Fashion Entrepreneur; and Caprice, artist and influencer.
