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Qaf School App
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Built for your school, every week

Every feature, improvement, and fix — explained in plain language so you always know what's new in your school app.

76 updates shipped
36 new features
17 mobile updates

Every Update Since Day One

From the first lines of code to the platform you see today — every feature, improvement, and fix documented

March 21 – 25, 2026
2 New· 2 Mobile· 3 Improved· 1 Fixed

Cloud Storage, Monthly Stars & Multi-Language App

Faster file storage and the app now speaks Arabic, French, Turkish & Somali

Monthly Stars Leaderboard

New

Track student recognition month by month. The stars leaderboard now resets monthly so every student gets a fresh chance to shine — keeping motivation high all year long.

Multi-Language Mobile App — Arabic, French, Turkish & Somali

Mobile App

The Qaf mobile app is now fully available in four languages: Arabic, French, Turkish, and Somali. Parents can switch to their preferred language right from the app settings — making Qaf accessible to every family in your school.

Custom Registration Forms in the Mobile App

Mobile App

Parents can now complete your school's custom registration and re-enrollment forms directly from their phones. The same forms you design as an admin are instantly available in the app.

Nuraniah School Support

New

Qaf now supports Nuraniah-style Islamic education programs, with dedicated class types and curriculum tracking built in for schools that teach the Nuraniah method.

Faster File Storage for All Uploads

Improved

All files — homework attachments, receipts, announcement images — now go through Cloudflare's global network. Uploads and downloads are noticeably faster for everyone.

Term Configuration for Payments & Registration

Improved

Schools can now set their academic terms directly in settings. Payment forms and registration flows automatically update based on the current term — less manual work for admins.

Re-enrollment & Payment Flow Improvements

Improved

The re-enrollment process is now smoother with clearer payment status tracking, better form validation, and step-by-step feedback for parents completing registration.

Login Reliability Fixes

Fixed

Resolved an issue where admins were occasionally redirected to the wrong portal after logging in. Login now works correctly and consistently on all devices.

March 7 – 11, 2026
· 2 Mobile· 1 Improved· 1 Fixed

Mobile Stability & Homepage for Teachers vs Parents

Different Home Screen for Teachers vs Parents

Mobile App

The app's home screen now adapts based on your role. Teachers see their classes, attendance shortcuts, and homework. Parents see their children's schedule, upcoming events, and homework — each experience tailored to what matters most to them.

Next School Event Shown on Home Screen

Mobile App

The app home screen now displays the next upcoming school event front and center — so parents never miss an important date.

Fixed Loading Issues on Mobile

Fixed

Some parents and teachers on mobile phones were getting stuck on a loading screen when opening the portal. This has been completely resolved — the portal now opens instantly.

Global Language Support on Homepage

Improved

The Qaf website now highlights its global reach with a section showing multi-language availability and international school communities using the platform.

February 6 – 16, 2026
1 New· 2 Mobile· 1 Fixed

Android App Launch & Pending Budget

Qaf is now officially available on Android!

Qaf App Now on Android

Mobile App

After being iOS-only, Qaf is now available for Android phones too. Parents, teachers, and admins on Android can download the full app and enjoy the complete Qaf experience — attendance, homework, announcements, and more.

Pending Budget View in App

Mobile App

Admins can now see pending budget items directly from the mobile app, making it easy to review outstanding financial approvals from anywhere.

Edit School Grade Levels

New

Admins can now configure and edit the grade levels offered by their school directly from the admin portal — supporting custom grade structures that match your school's curriculum.

Login & Logout Fixed

Fixed

Several login and logout issues have been resolved — including getting stuck after logging out and being unable to log back in. The entire login flow is now smooth and reliable.

January 8 – 25, 2026
9 New· 3 Mobile· 3 Improved

Direct Messaging, Quran Audio, Book Tracking & Registration Builder

The biggest update yet — chat, audio, books, and a full registration form builder

Direct Messaging / Chat in the App

Mobile App

Parents and teachers can now send direct messages to each other through the Qaf app. Each conversation is organized by class, with separate channels for parents, teachers, and admins. Chat history is saved and organized automatically.

Quran Audio Section in the App

Mobile App

A dedicated Quran Audio section is now available in the mobile app, letting students listen to recitations with beautiful Tajweed color coding to follow along.

Book Distribution & Tracking

New

Track which books have been handed out to which students. Know at a glance which students are still missing their books, and manage distribution across all classes from one place.

Book Tracking in the Mobile App

Mobile App

Parents and teachers can view book distribution status from the mobile app, so everyone stays informed about whether materials have been received.

Registration Form Builder

New

Build your school's registration and re-enrollment forms completely from scratch — add questions, sections, and information blocks however you need them. No technical knowledge required. Forms go live for parents immediately after you save.

Homework PDF Attachments

New

Teachers can now attach PDF files to homework assignments. Parents and students can download the file directly from the app or web portal.

Revision Surah Tracking for Quran Homework

New

Teachers can now assign separate homework entries for New Memorization and Revision, giving a clearer picture of each student's Quran progress.

Payment Warnings by Semester Deadline

New

The app now shows a clear payment reminder to parents when a semester payment deadline is approaching — reducing late payments and the need for manual follow-up.

Sticky Notes for Admin Team

New

Admins can now create sticky notes visible to all admins — perfect for quick reminders, notes between staff, or keeping track of things mid-school-day.

School-Wide Reminders via Email

New

Important calendar events now automatically send reminder emails to parents and teachers before the date arrives — keeping your whole community informed without manual work.

WhatsApp Alerts for Absent Students

New

When a student is marked absent, the system automatically sends a WhatsApp message to their parents. No manual messaging needed from staff.

Auto Login from Mobile App to Web

New

Tapping a link in the Qaf mobile app now opens the web portal with you already logged in — no need to enter your password again when switching between mobile and desktop.

Semester-Based Exam Scoring

Improved

Exam scores are now organized by semester per school. Each school sets its own semester dates and admins pick the right semester when entering scores.

Academic Calendar Stats

Improved

The Academic Calendar now shows a summary of total school days, remaining days in the semester, and upcoming event counts at the top.

Student Registration Year Tracking

Improved

Every student created or re-enrolled now has their registration year recorded. Admins can filter the student list by registration year to manage cohorts across multiple school years.

December 24 – 31, 2025
9 New· 3 Mobile· 3 Improved

Superadmin, Stars System, Push Notifications & Teacher Reimbursements

The Stars & Rewards system, push notifications, and multi-school management all launched this month

Stars & Rewards System

New

Students can now earn Stars and Trophies for great attendance, homework, and behavior. Admins award stars from the portal, students see them in the app, and the Leaderboard updates in real time. A powerful motivator that schools love.

Stars System in the Mobile App

Mobile App

Students and parents can view earned stars, trophies, and rank on the leaderboard directly from the mobile app — making recognition visible and exciting.

Push Notifications for Announcements

New

When you publish a school announcement, every parent and teacher with the Qaf app installed gets an instant notification on their phone. No more announcements going unread.

Teacher Reimbursements

New

Teachers can submit expense reimbursement requests with photos of their receipts directly through the portal or app. Admins review, approve, and download receipts from one place — no more paper forms.

Reimbursements from the Mobile App

Mobile App

Teachers can photograph receipts and submit reimbursement requests right from their phone. The camera integration makes it fast and easy on the go.

Superadmin Panel — Manage Multiple Schools

New

Platform administrators can now manage all schools from a single superadmin panel — create new schools, switch between school contexts, and configure global settings without touching each school separately.

Permissions Page

New

A dedicated Permissions page lets admins grant or remove access for teachers and other staff members in just a few clicks.

Substitutions Management for Teachers

New

Teachers can request substitute coverage for their classes through the portal. Admins see all substitution requests in one place to coordinate coverage.

School Announcement System

New

A fully working school announcement system is now live. Post announcements with images from the admin portal, and they appear instantly in the app and web portal for parents and teachers.

Expense Categories for Finance

New

Expenses can now be categorized (supplies, utilities, staff, etc.) making your financial reports much more organized and useful.

Take Attendance Per Student from App

Mobile App

Teachers can now mark attendance for individual students one by one in the mobile app, in addition to bulk marking — useful for large classes with mixed attendance.

School Attendance Reports

New

Generate school-wide attendance reports with per-class breakdowns. See absence patterns and rates across the whole school in one view.

Sign Up in One Step

Improved

The parent and teacher sign-up process was simplified from multiple screens to a single clean form — reducing drop-offs and making it faster to get new families on board.

Delete Your Account

Improved

Users can now permanently delete their accounts from the profile settings, in line with privacy best practices.

Gender Support for Teachers

Improved

Teacher profiles now include a gender field, enabling schools to manage gender-segregated classroom assignments and produce gender-specific reports.

December 5 – 18, 2025
5 New· 2 Mobile

Leaderboard, Homework Submissions & Exam Portal

School Leaderboard

New

A school-wide Leaderboard ranks students by their earned stars. It's visible on the TV Dashboard in classrooms, in the parent app, and in the admin portal — creating excitement and friendly competition.

Homework Submissions with Audio Recording

Mobile App

Students can submit their Quran memorization recordings directly through the app. Parents record their child reciting, tap submit, and the teacher receives it instantly for review and grading.

Homework Submissions for All Subjects

Mobile App

Submission support now extends beyond Quran classes to all subjects — students can submit written work, files, or recordings for any homework assignment.

Exam Score Entry for Teachers

New

Teachers can enter exam scores for their students directly from the teacher portal — no need to hand off score sheets to admins for data entry.

Track Exams by Admin

New

Admins get a dedicated exam tracking view showing scores by class, student, and subject — with an overview of academic performance across the whole school.

Class Catalog for Parents & Teachers

New

A Class Catalog gives parents and teachers a clear view of all classes offered — including class names, types, and full curriculum syllabi — so families know exactly what their child is learning.

Separate Qaf School App Launched

New

Qaf is now a standalone school management app separate from ISNRV, ready for any Islamic school to use. Schools get their own branded experience within the same platform.

November 1 – 23, 2025
1 New· 3 Mobile· 2 Improved

Parent Engagement, Quran Recording & Performance

Submit Quran Recordings from the App

Mobile App

Parents can record and submit their child's Quran recitation right from their phone. Teachers receive the audio, listen, and grade — all within the app. No more sharing recordings via WhatsApp.

Parent Engagement Tracking

New

Admins can now see which parents are actively engaging with the portal — checking homework, viewing attendance, and reading announcements. Helps identify families who may need extra outreach.

Stars System in App (Early Version)

Mobile App

The Stars & Rewards system made its first appearance in the mobile app — students can view their earned stars and see where they stand compared to classmates.

Faster App Performance

Improved

Significant performance improvements across the mobile app — pages load faster, scrolling is smoother, and the overall experience feels much more responsive.

Website Color & Design Refresh

Improved

The admin portal and public website received a full visual update with a refined warm color palette, better contrast, and a more polished, professional look.

Reimbursements in App

Mobile App

Teachers can now submit reimbursement requests from the mobile app — the feature became available in the app this month ahead of the full web portal launch.

October 5 – 30, 2025
5 New· 6 Improved

Homepage Redesign, Homework Portal & Portal Switching

Complete website redesign and the parent-teacher portal switching system

Islamic-Themed Homepage Redesign

Improved

The Qaf website was completely redesigned with an Islamic aesthetic — warm earth tones, geometric patterns, and Arabic calligraphy elements that reflect the platform's identity. A much more welcoming first impression for schools.

Parent & Teacher Portal Switching

New

Users who are both a parent and a teacher can now freely switch between portals with one tap. Teachers default to the Teacher Portal but can switch to the Parent Portal to view their own children's information.

Homework Portal for Parents

New

Parents can now view all of their child's homework assignments in one place — including Quran memorization targets, due dates, and submission status.

Full Quran Homework Details in Admin

Improved

The admin portal now shows complete details for every Quran homework assignment — surah range, memorization type, and revision notes — giving admins full visibility into what each teacher has assigned.

Homework Tracking for Admins

New

Admins now have a dedicated homework tracking view showing assignment rates, completion percentages, and missing submissions across all classes and teachers in the school.

Attendance Redesigned with Cards

Improved

The admin attendance view was redesigned with a card layout per class — easier to scan, faster to navigate, and much better on mobile screens.

Semester Payment Management

New

Finance now supports Fall and Spring semester separation, letting admins track and report on payments by semester instead of managing one long list.

Classes Grouped by Classroom

Improved

The admin Classes page now groups classes by their assigned room, with flexible tab options. Much easier for admins managing room allocation on school days.

Attendance Defaults to Last Sunday

Improved

When taking attendance, the date automatically selects the most recent Sunday — matching the typical Islamic school schedule. No manual date picking needed.

Redirect Back After Login

Improved

If a parent or teacher visits a specific page while logged out, they're now redirected back to that exact page after logging in — instead of always landing on the home screen.

ISNRV School Profile Page

New

A dedicated profile page for Islamic Sunday School of Northern Virginia (ISNRV) was added as a featured Qaf school — showcasing a real-world implementation.

September 6 – 21, 2025
4 New· 2 Improved

TV Dashboard Launch & Full Attendance System

Two major launches: the TV Classroom Display and the complete attendance system

TV Dashboard for Classrooms

New

A beautiful full-screen display mode designed for classroom TVs and entrance screens. Shows live attendance status, today's schedule, school announcements, and a QR code for parents to scan. No setup required — just open the link on any screen.

Complete Attendance System — Present, Late, Absent & Excused

New

The full attendance system is now live. Mark students as Present, Late, Absent, or Excused. All records are saved instantly and visible to parents in real time. Attendance history is stored permanently for reporting.

TV Dashboard — Classroom Rules & Book Display

Improved

The TV Dashboard now shows classroom rules and book distribution status, giving teachers useful information at a glance and students consistent visual reminders.

Manage Students Directly from Classes

Improved

Admins can now add and remove students from a class directly on the Classes page — no need to navigate to a separate student management page.

Edit Registrations

New

Admins can now edit submitted registration information from the Registrations page. Previously, registration data could only be viewed after submission.

Excel Export for Students & Registrations

New

Download a complete spreadsheet of your students or registrations at any time — useful for offline records, parent communication, and end-of-year reporting.

September 2025 — where it all began

7 months of updates · New releases added as they ship