Technology in service of the Muslim community
These projects represent my commitment to using technology for Islamic education, worship, and community building. From prayer time calculations to charity platforms, each project aims to make Islamic practice more accessible and strengthen Muslim communities worldwide.
Conneaut Masjid
Spearheading the historic initiative to establish Ashtabula County's first masjid. Building more than just a prayer space - creating a vibrant Islamic center for worship, education, and community gatherings that will serve generations of Muslims in Northeast Ohio.
conneautmasjid.org
Prison Dawah Initiative
Comprehensive Islamic education program for incarcerated Muslims at LECI. Providing spiritual guidance, Islamic studies courses, and rehabilitation support to help inmates transform their lives through authentic Islamic knowledge.
github.com/acamarata
us-Sunnah Foundation
Founded this 501(c)(3) Islamic charity dedicated to education and humanitarian relief. We provide scholarships for Islamic studies, support new Muslims with mentorship and resources, and deliver aid to underserved Muslim communities worldwide.
ussunnah.org
Online Dawah Teaching
Four years of dedicated online Islamic education through eDialogue and other platforms. Taught thousands of students globally, answered questions about Islam, provided new Muslim support, and developed comprehensive Islamic curriculum for digital learning.
edialogue.org
Islamic Teaching Resources
Developing educational materials, khutbah resources, and Islamic study guides for teachers and students. Creating accessible content that bridges traditional Islamic knowledge with contemporary understanding for Western Muslims.
github.com/acamarata
PrayCalc
Advanced Islamic prayer time calculator serving Muslims worldwide. Features precise calculations for all five daily prayers, Qibla direction, and multiple calculation methods to accommodate different schools of thought. Available as web app and npm package.
praycalc.com
Luxon Hijri
TypeScript library integrating the Umm al-Qura Hijri calendar with Luxon date handling. Enables accurate Islamic date conversions for Ramadan, Eid, and other religious observances. Used by developers building Islamic applications worldwide.
github.com/acamarata/luxon-hijri
NREL Solar Position Algorithm
JavaScript port of NREL's scientific solar position algorithm achieving ±0.0003° accuracy. Critical for calculating precise Islamic prayer times, especially Fajr and Maghrib, which depend on exact solar angles below the horizon.
github.com/acamarata/nrel-spa
Moon Cycle
Precise lunar phase calculator with high-resolution NASA imagery. Essential for Islamic moon sighting committees, helping determine the start of Ramadan and Eid. Maps any date to its exact lunar phase for religious observance planning.
github.com/acamarata/moon-cycle