Apple has taken down a popular Koran app in China after it allegedly hosted 'illegal religious texts,' though the developer claims China needs 'additional documentation' to restore the app.
The Quran Majeed app was reportedly removed for 'hosting illegal religious texts,' according to the BBC, which first reported the news.
However, the app's maker, Pakistan Data Management Services, told DailyMail.com via email:
Apple took down a popular Koran app in China after it allegedly hosted 'illegal religious texts'
The Quran Majeed app is used by nearly 40 millions of Muslims across the globe
'Quran Majeed app was removed from the China Appstore. Apple advised us to contact the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC).
'As per our understanding, Chinese law requires additional documentation for some apps to be available on the App Store in China mainland.
'We are trying to get in touch with CAC and relevant Chinese authorities to move forward so Quran Majeed app can be restored in China App store as we have close to a million users in China that have been impacted.'
The Quran Majeed app has nearly 145,000 reviews, according to the apps page and is used by nearly 40 millions of Muslims across the globe, the developer told DailyMail.com.
Apple Censorship, which describes itself as a website that 'helps to illustrate how Apple’s practices impact the fundamental rights of access to information and privacy for millions of citizens' around the world, was the first to notice that the app was deleted.
Apple and the Chinese government have not yet responded to requests for comment from DailyMail.com.
Apple told the app's maker to contact the Cyberspace Administration of China
According to the International Institute for Asian Studies, Islam is recognized in China, a country that has more than 25 million Muslims, making it one of the largest Muslim populations in the world.
However, the Chinese government has been lambasted by the international community for accusations of human rights abuse.
In March, the U.S. joined the U.K., Europe and Canada to sanction certain Chinese officials over 'serious human
