Ayat – Al Quran

What is Ayat – Al Quran?

Ayat – Al Quran is a free Android application developed by King Saud University. It provides a digital version of the printed Mushaf, allowing users to read, listen to, and study the Holy Quran directly on their devices.

Main features

• Scanned Mushaf views: Access high‑resolution images of the traditional printed Qur’an, including the standard Madinah script, a Tajweed‑colored edition, and the Warsh narration.
• Audio recitations: Choose from a range of well‑known reciters, with support for both the Hafs and Warsh transmission styles.
• Repeat playback: Set a custom repeat count and interval for any verse, useful for memorisation.
• Search and navigation: Find verses by text, or jump directly to a specific Surah, Juz, or page number.
• Commentary (Tafsir): Six Arabic tafsirs are included – Al‑Sâ‘di, Ibn‑Katheer, Al‑Bâghawî, Al‑Qortoby, Al‑Tabârî and Al‑Wâsiṭ – together with an English commentary by Al‑Mawâdûdî.
• Grammar notes: Detailed Arabic grammatical analysis (ʿIʿrāb) for each verse.
• Multilingual translations: Textual meanings are available in more than twenty languages, and spoken translations are provided in English and Urdu.
• Sync features: Audio recitation highlights the current verse on the page, and the spoken translation can be set to follow the recitation automatically.
• Bilingual interface: The app can be switched between Arabic and English menus.

How it works

After installing, the app downloads the necessary page images, audio files and translation data when you first open a section. You can then browse the scanned pages or listen to a recitation while the corresponding verse is highlighted. The repeat function lets you specify how many times a verse should be played and the pause between repetitions, which is helpful for memorisation practice.

Practical uses

• Daily reading of the Qur’an with authentic page layouts.
• Listening to recitations for spiritual reflection or learning proper Tajweed.
• Studying tafsir and grammatical notes without needing separate books.
• Memorising verses using the repeat‑and‑pause feature.
• Accessing translations in your native language while on the go.

Installation information

The app is distributed as a free download from the Google Play Store. It requires an internet connection for the initial download of content; once the files are stored locally, most functions work offline.

Things to know before installing

• The app requests permission to read phone status so that audio playback pauses during incoming calls.
• Storage permission is needed to save the downloaded page images, audio recordings and translation files.
• An active internet connection is required for the first use to fetch these resources.

Who may find it useful?

Anyone looking for a comprehensive digital Qur’an experience—students, teachers, memorisers, and casual readers—will benefit from the combination of scanned pages, audio recitations, and multilingual commentary.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to be online to read the Qur’an?

No. After the initial download of the selected pages and audio files, the app works offline.

Can I switch between different recitation styles?

Yes. The app includes both the standard Hafs recitation and the Warsh narration, each with several reciters.

Are the translations free?

All provided translations and tafsir content are included at no extra cost.