Shia Explained

Answers to 36 most common allegations of Salafis / Wahabis against Shias.

ya-mahdi.net · com.shiaexplained

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v3.0 4.6 MB Android 4.2+ PEGI 12 · Low Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v3.0 (4)
Updated: Dec 16, 2025 (10 months ago)
APK size: 4.6 MB
Requires: Android 4.2+ (API 17)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Education (app)
Listed since: Jun 12, 2023 (at least)
Permissions: 5
Website: ya-mahdi.net
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

Shia Explained is an app by ya-mahdi.net in the Education category, listed since at least June 2023. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 5 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

This is an answer to "SHIA EXPOSED" App (now deleted from google play). In this difficult times instead of promoting unity, peace, understanding and love some people believe in spreading misinformation and hatred. We pray to Almighty Allah to guide them to the true essence of Islam i.e. love, respect, brotherhood and unity. This app is based on the book "Shiite Apologetics" by Dr. Sayyed Reza Husaini. There are answers to 36 most common allegations of Salafis / Wahabis against Shias. All the answers are supported with proofs from Quran and Traditions.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Dec 16, 2025.
Certificate issued to “www.ya-mahdi.net” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Dec 16, 2025
Validated against Google Play Dec 16, 2025
Signed byCN=Ejaz Husain, O=www.ya-mahdi.net, L=India, ST=India, C=91
Signing certificate (SHA-1)53:0E:16:CD:36:BE:18:D9:C1:FE:F2:D8:58:95:A4:4D:76:01:DC:F2
File MD56a78c1774659d1e8cf0e0dd1a96755ab
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (5)

Shia Explained requests 5 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Shia Explained APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Shia Explained APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 6a78c1774659d1e8cf0e0dd1a96755ab.