Muslim Steve
Staying mindful of daily prayers while immersed in the blocky world of Minecraft can be a challenge. The Muslim Steve add-on solves this by bringing a respectful, server-wide prayer reminder system directly into the game. Whether you are building, mining, or exploring, this lightweight plugin ensures you never miss a prayer time again.
Key Features of Muslim Steve
Muslim Steve is designed with simplicity and reliability in mind. It does not require any client-side mods or resource packs; everything runs seamlessly on the server side. Here is what you can expect:
- Automatic broadcasts for all five daily prayers: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha.
- Additional notifications for Sunrise and the last third of the night, helping you plan your worship.
- Concise, non-spammy messages that appear once per prayer time for all online players.
- Location-based calculation using real-world coordinates, with Mecca as the default if no custom location is set.
- Daily automatic schedule refresh, so prayer times stay accurate year-round.
How Muslim Steve Works
Once installed on your Minecraft server, Muslim Steve fetches daily prayer times from a reliable backend service. It then schedules in-game broadcasts at the exact minute of each prayer. The plugin runs quietly in the background, requiring no player intervention to receive reminders. If you are online when a prayer time arrives, you will see a clear message in the chat window.
Prayer Time Broadcasts
The add-on covers all essential Islamic prayer periods. You will receive a single, clean notification for each of the following:
- Fajr – the dawn prayer
- Sunrise – marks the end of Fajr time
- Dhuhr – the midday prayer
- Asr – the afternoon prayer
- Maghrib – the sunset prayer
- Isha – the night prayer
- Last third of the night – a special time for supplication
There are no repeated messages or spam. Each broadcast appears only once, exactly at the scheduled minute, so you can pause your game and fulfill your obligations without distraction.
Setting Your Location
For accurate prayer times, Muslim Steve needs your geographical coordinates. By default, it uses the coordinates of Mecca, but you can easily set your own location using a simple command. This is especially useful for players on servers with a global community, as each player can personalize their reminders. The plugin recalculates the schedule automatically whenever the location is updated.
Commands and Permissions
Muslim Steve includes a couple of straightforward commands for players with the appropriate permissions. These allow you to manage your prayer time settings without needing to edit any configuration files.
- /setlocation [latitude] [longitude] – Sets your personal coordinates for prayer time calculation. For example,
/setlocation 35.71432 4.1744. You can find your coordinates easily using online tools like latlong.net. - /getlocation – Displays your currently saved location. If you have not set one, it will show the default (Mecca).
Server administrators can grant these permissions to trusted players or keep them restricted to staff. The plugin is lightweight and does not add any unnecessary commands or overhead.
How to Install Muslim Steve
Installing Muslim Steve on your Minecraft server is a straightforward process. The add-on is built as a standard Bukkit/Spigot plugin, making it compatible with most server setups running Minecraft versions 1.19, 1.20, and newer. It also works on Paper and other forks that support the Bukkit API.
To get started, download Muslim Steve from a trusted plugin repository. You will receive a .jar file. Place this file into your server's plugins folder and restart the server. The plugin will generate a default configuration and begin working immediately. No additional dependencies are required. If you are using the foxygame.net launcher, you can install Muslim Steve directly from its built-in add-on catalog with a single click, and the launcher will keep it automatically updated so you always have the latest prayer time calculations.
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Muslim Steve
To ensure a smooth experience, follow these practical tips:
- Set your location once and verify it with
/getlocation. Accurate coordinates are essential for correct prayer times. - If the broadcast times seem off, double-check your latitude and longitude. A small typo can shift times significantly.
- Remember that you must be online at the exact scheduled minute to see the broadcast. The plugin does not send retroactive messages.
- Server staff can confirm that the backend service is reachable if times fail to update. The plugin refreshes its schedule daily, so occasional network hiccups usually resolve themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to install anything on my client?
No. Muslim Steve is entirely server-side. Just join a server that has the plugin installed, and you will see the reminders automatically.
Why does the plugin show Sunrise?
Sunrise marks the end of the Fajr prayer window. It is a helpful indicator so you know when the time for Fajr has passed.
Can I hide the prayer messages?
By default, messages are broadcast to all online players. If you prefer not to see them, ask your server staff if they offer a muted or notification toggle option.
What if I miss a prayer time while offline?
You will not receive a notification for a prayer time that passed while you were offline. The plugin only broadcasts to players who are online at the scheduled minute.
Is Muslim Steve compatible with my server version?
The plugin supports modern Minecraft versions, including 1.19 and 1.20, and runs on Spigot, Paper, and similar server software. Always check the plugin's documentation for the latest compatibility details.
Respect and Intention
Muslim Steve is a humble reminder tool, not a replacement for personal intention. When you see a broadcast, take a moment to pause your game, log off if needed, and perform your prayer. The add-on is designed to help you maintain your spiritual practice while enjoying Minecraft. May it assist you in keeping your prayers on time and your heart connected.