Frequently Asked Questions
Why does gamification help with ADHD and prayer?
ADHD brains have a different relationship with time and motivation. Delayed rewards (like 'I'll feel spiritually better eventually') rarely activate the ADHD brain's reward system. Immediate, concrete rewards (XP points appearing the moment you log a prayer, a trophy unlocking at end of day) create the dopamine signal that neurotypical brains get from abstract goals. Salah Level Up's system is designed to make the reward arrive immediately after the behaviour — which is exactly what ADHD habit-building research recommends.
Will the app distract me more with notifications?
The app is completely offline and works without any internet connection. The only optional notifications are prayer time reminders, which you control fully. There are no social features, no feed to scroll, no ads, no push marketing — opening the app brings you straight to the prayer tracker.
I often forget to log prayers. Does the app help with that?
The app lets you log prayers retroactively — if you prayed Dhuhr but forgot to log it, you can mark it later in the day. The visual prayer table shows your whole week at a glance, which acts as a gentle prompt: empty circles catch your attention and remind you to fill them in.
Is there a way to set up prayer time reminders?
Yes — the app supports optional prayer time reminders. These are the only notifications it sends. You can turn them on, off, or set custom times. They won't spam you.
Does it work if I miss a prayer entirely?
Yes. The app is a tracker, not a judge. You can log a prayer as missed, prayed at home, or prayed at the mosque. Each status is reflected in your daily trophy honestly. Missing a prayer doesn't break the entire streak system — only going a full day without any log does.