How to Use SimpleQuran

SimpleQuran is your all-in-one Islamic companion app. Here is what you can do:

• Read the Holy Quran with Arabic text, translations, and word-by-word meanings
• Listen to Quran recitations from renowned reciters
• Browse hadith collections from the six major books and more
• Find accurate prayer times based on your location
• Locate the Qibla direction using your device compass
• Make dhikr with the digital tasbih counter
• Read daily duas from the Quran and Sunnah
• Ask Islamic questions using the AI assistant

Navigate using the bottom menu bar on mobile or the sidebar on desktop. All features work offline after the first load.

Access the Quran from the home page or the Quran menu item.

• Surah List: Browse all 114 surahs, sorted by number. Tap any surah to start reading.
• Translations: Choose from 35+ translations in multiple languages. Change the translation from the settings panel on the reading page.
• Arabic Script: Switch between Uthmani, Imla'ei, IndoPak, Simple, and Tajweed scripts.
• Word-by-Word: Enable word-by-word translation to see the meaning of each Arabic word. Toggle this from the reading settings.
• Font Size: Adjust Arabic and translation font sizes independently using the sliders in reading settings.
• Dual Translation: Show a secondary translation below the primary one for cross-referencing.
• Verse Navigation: Jump to any specific ayah using the verse number selector.

Listen to Quran recitations while reading along.

• Reciters: Choose from 100+ reciters including Mishary Alafasy, Abdul Basit, Al-Husary, and more.
• Ayah Audio: Tap the play button next to any ayah to hear its recitation.
• Full Surah: Play the entire surah continuously using the audio player at the bottom.
• Speed Control: Adjust playback speed from 0.5x to 2x for learning purposes.
• Repeat Mode: Set a single ayah or range to repeat for memorization practice.
• Background Play: Audio continues playing even when you switch pages.

Save your favorite verses and track your reading progress.

• Bookmark Verses: Tap the bookmark icon on any ayah to save it.
• Reading Progress: Your last reading position is automatically saved and restored.
• Bookmarks Page: View all your saved bookmarks from the Bookmarks menu.
• Sync: If you create an account, bookmarks sync across devices.

Note: Bookmarks are stored locally if you are not logged in. Create an account to keep them across devices.

Find verses, hadiths, and get answers to Islamic questions.

• Quran Search: Search for keywords across all translations. Results show the surah, ayah number, and matching text.
• AI Search: Ask questions in natural language and get answers based on the Quran and authentic hadith.
• Hadith Search: Search within individual hadith collections by keyword, narrator, or hadith number.

Get accurate prayer times for your location.

• Auto-Location: Allow location access for automatic prayer times based on your GPS position.
• Manual Location: Search for any city to get prayer times.
• Calculation Method: Choose from multiple calculation methods (ISNA, Muslim World League, Egyptian, Umm Al-Qura, etc.).
• Juristic Method: Select Hanafi or Shafi for Asr calculation.
• Monthly Calendar: View prayer times for the entire month.
• Next Prayer: The home page shows the next upcoming prayer with a countdown.

Browse the major hadith collections with grading and chapter navigation.

• Collections: Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Jami at-Tirmidhi, Sunan Abu Dawud, Sunan an-Nasa'i, Sunan Ibn Majah, Muwatta Malik, Nawawi's 40, Hadith Qudsi, and more.
• Grading: Filter hadiths by authentication grade (Sahih, Hasan, Daif, Mawdu).
• Chapters: Navigate by book and chapter within each collection.
• Languages: Read hadiths in English, Arabic, or Urdu.
• Search: Search within any collection by keyword or narrator.

Customize the app to your preferences.

• Theme: Switch between Light and Dark modes.
• Default Translation: Set your preferred translation for all reading.
• Arabic Font: Choose between different Arabic script styles.
• Font Sizes: Adjust Arabic and translation text sizes.
• Default Reciter: Set your preferred reciter for audio playback.
• Account: Create an account to sync bookmarks and settings across devices.

Use these keyboard shortcuts for faster navigation (desktop only):