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, Commentary, Shan-e-Nuzool, related Ahadith, and Transliteration among other details and options with each displayed Verse (Ayat).
- Topic-wise verses, quranic supplication verses, verses about the signs and events of Judgement Day, verses with the 99 names of Allah جَلَّ جَلَالَهُ and of His Beloved 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 (including by Root), and in all translation languages; Gives a count of words, alphabets, and diacritics in a selection, chapter/s, or the entire Holy Book. Maintains recent perusal history.
- 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. Quranic text is displayed in the Mushaf-e-Ajmi script, the Mushaf-e-Amiri (USMANI) script, an ancient style Mushaf without diacritical marks, and a calligraphic Mushaf as well.
- You can now record and use a recitation in your own voice (especially useful for aspiring Qari's). You can attach your own notes and videos to each verse. You can copy the displayed Quranic and translation text or export to a customized PDF or XPS file.
- 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, or reading, 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 (audio only), Pashto, Portuguese,
Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu
Recitation:
This program can automatically download recitation for each Verse you listen to the first time. Or you may download recitations of your choice from the provided list below.
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 also download one or more recitations, translation audios, and the additional Languages pack. 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.
