Quran.is is an educational platform designed to provide a clean, focused, and multilingual experience for reading, listening to, and learning from the Qur'an. We do not represent any sect or political organization.
Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about this website, along with answers to help you better understand its purpose and features.
We gratefully acknowledge the external projects and reciters whose contributions have enriched Quran.is.
With Quran.is, you can search the Quran intelligently, browse by topic, listen to audio recitations, read translations in multiple languages, and view tafsir (commentary).
The Quran is organized on Quran.is by Surah (chapters), Ayah (verses), and themed topics. You can browse chronologically or by subject, using the smart search or the topic menu.
Quran.is includes traditional commentary (tafsir) in multiple languages to aid understanding of each verse. You can see the tafsir by hovering over the info button beside any ayah.
Audio recitations on Quran.is are performed by recognized Qaris like Yasser Al-Dossary.
Yes, Quran.is allows you to stream the Quran instantly without the need for downloads.
You can use the share button next to any verse to copy a direct link or post it on social media.
Yes, Quran.is is completely free to use. There are no subscriptions — it’s open to everyone.
The site is intentionally designed with minimal and focused navigation to help users access Qur’anic content quickly without distractions.
Enabling cookies and location access allows Quran.is to provide features like personalized prayer times based on your location, saving your language/theme preferences, and improving your browsing experience without tracking you across sites.
Yes, Quran.is is designed to work seamlessly on all devices, including smartphones and tablets. The layout is fully responsive, offering a consistent and accessible experience across screen sizes.
Quran.is uses services like Google Analytics and AdSense to improve performance and support the site. However, user privacy is respected — we do not collect personally identifiable information, and any data shared is anonymous and governed by consent settings based on your region.
You can follow us by scrolling to the bottom of the page, where you’ll find our official social media links.
Quran.is is free and independently maintained. Limited ads help offset part of the operating costs, though they do not fully cover them. Ads never affect Qur’anic content.
Yes. Quran.is is completely free to use. All Qur’an text, translations, audio recitations, and study tools are available without payment or subscription.
No. Quran.is presents the Qur’an exactly as received from verified sources acknowledged above. Translations and tafsir are provided from established scholarly works.
Quran.is is independently developed and maintained.
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Quran.is presents tafsir from established classical and contemporary scholarly sources, selected per language for accuracy and readability.
For English2, Quran.is uses Tazkirul Quran. English uses Maarif-ul-Quran. Albanian and Russian use Tafsir As-Saadi. Bengali uses Tafsir Ahsanul Bayaan. Several languages use Al-Mukhtasar including Uzbek. German uses Tafsīr Al-Qur’ān Al-Karīm (German edition by Ibn Rassoul). Urdu uses Tafsir Ibn Kathir (Urdu edition), and Hebrew uses Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English source). Other languages use abridged scholarly explanations.