The QURAN database
A Quick Look
- The Quran database is a resource for the study, analysis, reference, and recitation of the Holy Quran. It provides Translations, Tafseer, Shan-e-Nuzool (circumstances of revelation), related Ahadith, among other details and options with each displayed Verse (Ayat).
- Topic-wise verses, quranic supplication (Du’a) verses, verses about the signs and events of Judgement Day, verses with the 99 names of Allah جَلَّ جَلَالَهُ and his Prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم, the oft-recited 16 Surahs, and Quranic stories are listed for ready reference. You can also create a list of your own Favorite verses.
- Meaning and pronunciation of Quranic Arabic words is shown along with their Root words. ABJAD value of any selection / chapter(s) is also displayed, as well as Arabic alphabets used and not used. Timeline of the Holy Quran, some Quran statistics, benefits of each Surah, and a Summary introduction to each Surah and to each Para (Juz).
- Advanced search in Arabic and in all translation languages; Occurrence of any word(s) / character in each Verse, with Count in one or all Chapters. Maintains recent perusal history as well.
- Using its multi-lingual Text-to-Speech feature it can read out the translations in your language of choice, provided you have a compatible voice installed for that particular language (check your Language preferences). You have the option to choose your own colours and translation fonts, and use features like Auto-advance and Auto-recite for ease of access.
- Verse-wise, Chapter-wise, Loop, Range repetition, continuous, and background recitation options are available. Also included is an Usmani script of the Holy Quran (Mushaf-e-Amiri and Ajmi), an ancient style Mushaf without diacritical marks, and a calligraphic Mushaf.
- You can now record and use a recitation in your own voice (especially useful for aspiring Qari's). And you can attach your own notes and videos to each verse for future reference. Copying the displayed Quranic and translation text is also easy.
- You can have unlimited Bookmarks with Auto-update option to restart a session (including recitation) from where you left it, how you left it. Can also be run minimized from the system tray.
- Helps you recite the Holy Quran properly, memorize it, and understand it too. Excellent also for listening to the recitation of the entire Holy Quran without loosing track over time. You can also get to learn the Tajweed rules.
- The interface is simple, customizable, ad-free, and the program itself requires No installation. The full-featured program runs offline on Laptops and PCs on all versions of Windows. It is completely Free to use and distribute.
Translations & Recitations
Translation Languages:
Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, German, Hausa, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Kashmiri (voice only), Pashto, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu
Recitation by:
Abdul Basit, AR as-Sudais, Hudhaify, Maria Ulfah (female reciter),
Menshawi, Mishary Rashid Alafasy, Saad Al Ghamadi
How to Use
- Download the QURAN_db.zip file; unzip the file and run the contained proQuran.exe file from your PC or Laptop.
- You may download one or more recitations (and commentary voice files). Put all files in the same local folder.
- You may need to download and install the AccessDatabaseEngine; this program uses the OleDb Provider, and .NET framework 4.0 (or above).
- Press <more info> RUN anyway if you get an Unknown Publisher or unrecognized app message at first run.