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, qur'anic supplication verses, verses about the signs and events of Judgement Day, verses with the 99 blessed names of Allah جَلَّ جَلَالَهُ and of His Beloved Prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم,, Quranic stories, and more. 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; Ayat index, count of words, alphabets, and diacritics in a selection, chapter/s, or the entire Holy Book. Maintains recent perusal history.
- It can read out translations in your language of choice. You can select 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, by Maqra, 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, a calligraphic Mushaf, and both Ajmi and Amiri colour-coded Tajweed Mushafs as well.
- You can now record and use a recitation in your own voice. You can attach notes and videos to verses. 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 (or 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 reciting yourself, the entire Holy Quran without loosing track over time. You can also get to learn the Tajweed rules.
- Additional features include an innovative full 24-hour Prayer times chart with Zawal, Sehur end, Iftar, Nawafil, and Tahajud timings; Qibla direction; Hijri dates conversion; Zakat calculator; a simple-to-follow 'Revive a Sunnah' list, the Millennium Biography, and the Farewell Sermon.
- 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 (including Windows 11). 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, and translation audios, of your choice.
How to Use
- Download the QURAN_db.zip file; unzip the file and run the executable proQuran file from your PC or Laptop.
- Optionally, you may also download one or more recitations, translation audios, the additional Languages pack, and Tajweed Mushafs. Put all files in the same local folder.
- On some versions of Windows you may need to download and install the AccessDatabaseEngine (link provided below); this program uses the OleDb Provider, and .NET framework 4.0 (or higher).
- Press <more info> RUN anyway if you get an Unknown Publisher or unrecognized app message at first run.
Revive a Sunnah &
The Millennium Biography
Prayer times & Qibla direction
Tajweed Mushaf
Calligraphic Quran script
Zakat calculator
Kufic Quran script