Hidayah OS is a Debian-based Linux distribution designed for Muslim users, combining a general-purpose desktop with privacy controls, content filtering and integrated Islamic utilities.
The distribution is built from Debian live images and is offered with KDE Plasma and Xfce desktops. It includes the Calamares installer for permanent installation while also supporting live operation from removable media.
Hidayah OS integrates prayer times, Hijri calendar information and Quran verses into the desktop. Its Sovereign Shield provides system-wide DNS filtering together with additional privacy and security measures.
| Working state: | Active |
| Desktop: | KDE Plasma, Xfce |
| Init Software: | systemd |
| Package Management: | APT |
| Release Model: | Fixed |
| Platforms: | x86_64 |
| Home Page: | hidayahos.gitlab.io |
| Developer: | Hidayah OS Project |
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