About Us

Quran.is is an educational website for reading, listening to, and learning from the Qur'an in a clean and multilingual way. We are not affiliated with any sect or political group.

Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about this website, along with answers to help you better understand its purpose and features.

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Credits & Acknowledgments

We gratefully acknowledge the external projects and reciters whose contributions have enriched Quran.is.

  • Tanzil – Tanzil – providing the verified Unicode Quran text and multilingual translations
  • QUL (Quranic Universal Library by Tarteel) – QUL (Quranic Universal Library by Tarteel) – offering centralized tafsir, translations, audio, and structured data for Islamic applications
  • Al Quran Cloud CDN & API – Al Quran Cloud CDN & API – powering media delivery of audio recitations, Quran text, and images for seamless integration
  • Aladhan API – Aladhan API – providing accurate global prayer time data
  • EveryAyah.com – Some audio recitations are provided by EveryAyah.com.
  • Qaris / Reciters – We sincerely thank the respected Qaris whose beautiful voices bring the Qur’an to life on our platform:
    • Shaikh Mishary Rashid Alafasy
    • Shaikh Abdullah Al-Dosari
    • Shaikh Mahmoud Khalil Al-Husary
    • Shaikh Muhammad Siddiq Al-Minshawi
    • Shaikh Maher Al-Muaiqly
    • Shaikh Ali Al-Hudhaify
    • Shaikh Abdulbasit Abdulsamad
    • Shaikh Ibrahim Walk (English Reciter)
    • Chinese Reciter (Qur’an Recitation in Chinese)
    • Fr. Jacques Leclerc (French Reciter)
    • Shaikh Hedayatfar Fooladvand (Farsi Reciter)
    • Imam Eyyub Kuliev (Russian Reciter)
    • Shaikh Fateh Muhammad Khan Jalalpuri (Urdu Reciter)
    • Besim Korkut (Bosnian Recitor)

What features does Quran.is offer for exploring the Quran?

Quran.is provides smart search, topic navigation, recitations, translations, and tafsir.

Can I read the Quran on Quran.is in my native language?

Yes, Quran.is supports Quran translations in over 14 languages.

How is the Quran organized on Quran.is?

The Quran is organized by Surah, Ayah, and topic for easy access.

Does Quran.is include Tafsir (exegesis)?

Yes, Quran.is includes tafsir in multiple languages to explain verse meanings. Hover on the info icon to view it.

Is the recitation on Quran.is by a verified Qari?

Yes, Quran.is features recitations by verified Qaris such as Yasser Al-Dossary.

Can I listen to the Quran without downloading anything?

Yes, Quran.is lets you listen to the Quran online with no downloads required.

How can I share a specific Ayah from Quran.is?

Click the share icon next to the verse to get a direct link you can share anywhere.

Is Quran.is free to use?

Yes, Quran.is is completely free to use. There are no subscriptions — it’s open to everyone.

Why is the navigation on Quran.is kept so simple?

The site is intentionally designed with simple navigation to access Qur’anic content easily.

Why does Quran.is ask to enable cookies or location access?

Enabling cookies and location access allows Quran.is to provide features like personalized prayer times and language preference saving.

Is Quran.is a mobile-friendly website?

Quran.is works well on smartphones and tablets with a responsive layout.

How does Quran.is protect user privacy?

Quran.is uses Google Analytics and AdSense, but no personal data is stored. Your privacy is protected.

How can I follow Quran.is updates?

You can follow us by scrolling to the bottom of the page, where you’ll find our official social media links.

Why does Quran.is show ads?

Quran.is is free and independently maintained. Limited ads help offset some operating costs without affecting Qur’anic content.

Is Quran.is free to use?

Yes. Quran.is is completely free to use.

Does Quran.is modify or interpret the Qur’an?

No. Quran.is presents the Qur’an exactly as received from verified sources acknowledged above.

Who runs Quran.is?

Quran.is is independently developed and maintained.

How can I support Quran.is?

You can support Quran.is by sharing it and keeping it in your du‘ā.

Which tafsir sources are used on Quran.is?

Quran.is uses trusted tafsir sources chosen per language for clarity and authenticity.

Which tafsir is used for each language on Quran.is?

Quran.is assigns trusted tafsir sources per language. English uses Maarif-ul-Quran, English2 uses Tazkirul Quran, Albanian and Russian use Tafsir As-Saadi, Bengali uses Tafsir Ahsanul Bayaan, multiple languages including Uzbek use Al-Mukhtasar, German uses Tafsīr Al-Qur’ān Al-Karīm by Ibn Rassoul, Urdu uses Tafsir Ibn Kathir (Urdu edition), and Hebrew uses Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English source).