About Islam Portal
Empowering Muslims worldwide to deepen their connection with the Quran through modern technology and thoughtful design.
Our Mission
Making Quranic study accessible to all
Islam Portal was created with a singular vision: to make the study of the Holy Quran accessible, engaging, and meaningful for everyone - regardless of their familiarity with the Arabic language or prior Islamic knowledge.
We believe that understanding the Quran should not be limited by language barriers or lack of access to qualified teachers. Through innovative technology, we bring the tools of classical Quranic scholarship to your fingertips, enabling personal study that is both rigorous and approachable.
What We Offer
Granular Understanding
Our platform breaks down each verse into individual words, providing precise translations that illuminate the meaning of every Arabic term. This granular approach transforms how you engage with the sacred text.
Phonetic Guidance
For those unfamiliar with Arabic script, we provide romanized pronunciation guides that help you articulate each word correctly, bridging the gap between written text and spoken recitation.
Tajweed Visualization
Our color-coded system highlights the rules of proper recitation directly in the text. Each hue represents specific pronunciation guidelines - from elongation to nasalization - making proper recitation intuitive.
Audio Integration
Listen to individual words or complete verses from renowned reciters. Our audio features help reinforce proper pronunciation and allow you to learn through immersive listening.
Scholarly Commentary
Access detailed explanations from respected Islamic scholars that provide historical context, linguistic analysis, and deeper insights into the meanings behind each passage.
Linguistic Analysis
Explore the grammatical structure and root forms of Arabic words. Understanding morphology reveals patterns and connections that enrich your comprehension of the Quranic language.
Global Reach
Global Accessibility
The Quran's message is universal, and our platform reflects this by offering translations and transliterations in numerous languages. We continuously work to expand our linguistic offerings to serve more communities.
Technology
Built for Performance
Islam Portal is engineered with modern web technologies to deliver a fast, reliable experience. Our architecture prioritizes speed through intelligent caching, ensuring that pages load quickly even on slower connections.
We've implemented offline capabilities so you can continue your study without an internet connection. Once you visit a page, it's automatically saved for offline access - perfect for travel, areas with limited connectivity, or simply reducing data usage.
Credits
Islam Portal is made possible through the generous contributions of the Islamic digital community.
Quranic Text & Data
Primary API for Quranic data, translations, and word-by-word audio
Verified Quranic text in multiple scripts and formats
Official Uthmani script and Madinah Mushaf typography
Word-by-word grammar, syntax, and morphological analysis
Morphological description and linguistic analysis of Quranic words
Thematic introduction to the surahs of the Quran
Word-by-Word Translations
English word-by-word compilation
Urdu word-by-word compilation
English, Indonesian, Bangla, Chinese, Malayalam, and Divehi words database and corpus data
Words databases in many different languages
Hindi word-by-word PDF files
French word-by-word data and other contributions
Tamil word-by-word database
Various data including Urdu word-by-word and Tafhim-ul-Quran
Mushaf Editions
The standard Mushaf printed by King Fahd Complex, used worldwide
Nastaliq-style script commonly used in South Asia, originally by Ata Rafi / InPage
The original script style attributed to Uthman ibn Affan (RA)
Modern Arabic spelling for easier reading
Hadith Collections
Open-source hadith database featuring Kutub al-Sittah (Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Nasai, Ibn Majah) and other authenticated collections with multiple translations
Duas & Supplications
Comprehensive collection of authentic daily duas from Quran and Sunnah
Quranic supplications with translations and transliterations
Comprehensive dua collection with audio recitations
Curated collection of authentic duas for various occasions
Audio Recitations
Comprehensive collection of verse-by-verse audio recitations
High-quality audio from world-renowned reciters
Extensive audio library with multiple recitation styles
Word-by-word audio files with special permission via Wahy App
Word timestamps for Quranic audio recitations
Pictures of different reciters
Translations & Tafsir
Open-source collection of Islamic commentaries and exegesis
Supporting translations and educational resources
Parallel translations for comparative study
Quran translations API with multiple languages
English transliteration originally by M.A.H. Eliyasee
Advanced Tajweed and syllables transliteration data
Typography & Fonts
King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex fonts
Classical Arabic typeface for Naskh script
Noto Naskh Arabic and multilingual font support
Mehr Nastaliq Urdu font for Nastaliq script rendering
Isep Misbah fonts, copyrighted by Lajnah Pentashihan
Open Source Community
Core inspiration for our Quran reading experience including word-by-word learning, Mushaf mode, Tajweed color-coded fonts, and overall feature design. Developed by Ayman Siddiqui and contributors.
Quranic data library with contributions from many individual contributors including Ayman Siddiqui, GreenTech Foundation, and others. Tarteel AI developed audio utilities, timestamps, and sponsored the DigitalKhatt font.
Various website data, fonts, Tajweed color font features, and website testing
Free Quran API with multiple translations and audio
Prayer times API and Islamic calendar data
AI-powered semantic search API for Quranic content
Interface icons used throughout the platform
Special Acknowledgments
QuranWBW (Quran Word by Word)
isl.am's Quran section is heavily inspired by QuranWBW.com — a pioneering platform for word-by-word Quran study developed by Ayman Siddiqui and contributors. QuranWBW has been the core inspiration for our word-by-word learning features, Mushaf mode, Tajweed color-coded fonts, and overall Quran reading experience. We are deeply grateful for their open contribution to the Ummah. For a full list of QuranWBW credits and data contributors, please visit quranwbw.com/about.
Mushaf Fonts & Tajweed Colors
The Mushaf fonts are developed by and are a property of King Fahad Glorious Quran Printing Complex based in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Tajweed Colors are based on Tajweed Quran (Easy Quran) Mushaf by Dar-Al-Marifa developed by Dr. Eng. Taha Subhi, Damascus - Syria. Tajweed Color Font Features on King Fahad Glorious Quran Printing Complex V4 Mushaf fonts were invented and developed by Ayman Siddiqui and co-developed by the team: Rania, Amena, Naveed Ahmed, Mohammed Zahid, Tooba, and Anza for Sadaqa-e-jaria (non-commercial) purposes only.
Chinese Word-by-Word Translation
We express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the Chinese word-by-word Quran translation, particularly Brother Ma Zhiren for his meticulous translation work completed in 2014, Brother Adam Voo from Malaysia, and Brother Usama Nonnenmacher for digitalizing the data, as well as Brothers Max Ma from Canada and Suleyman Abdullah from China for their collaboration. May Allah reward them all abundantly.
Malayalam Translations
Original sources for the Malayalam translations are Amani Thafseer and Lalithasaram. For the Amani Thafseer translation, Brother Usama Nonnenmacher assisted in formatting the data and adjusting word splitting where knowledge of Malayalam was not required. Brother Ameen Abdussalam provided crucial support for cases needing Malayalam expertise.
Hadith Collections
Our hadith library features the six major collections (Kutub al-Sittah): Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawud, Jami at-Tirmidhi, Sunan an-Nasai, and Sunan Ibn Majah. We also include Muwatta Malik, Musnad Ahmad, and other authenticated collections. Special thanks to the open-source Hadith API project for making these treasures accessible digitally.
Duas & Supplications
Our dua collection is primarily sourced from Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim) by Sheikh Said bin Ali bin Wahf Al-Qahtani, a comprehensive compilation of authentic duas from the Quran and Sunnah. We also include Quranic supplications and duas authenticated by scholars. May Allah reward all those who have worked to preserve and transmit these blessed words.
Sindhi Word-by-Word Translation
Thanks to Brother Sulayman Jamali for lending the Sindhi translation by Abdul Maalik Mayman, Brother Abdul Aziz Korejo for digitalization, Brother Usama Nonnenmacher, his parents and father-in-law Umar Farooq Quddusi, and his sister for their contributions.
Albanian Translations
Albanian word-by-word translation by Ustadh Jahja Hondozi. Albanian translation of Tafsir Ibn Kathir and Tafsir As-Sa'di by Uthman Agolli, with thanks to Samir Nurshaba and Erand for sharing data.
Arabic Sign Language Font
Designed by M Zamroni Ahbab. Copyrighted by Lajnah Pentashihan Mushaf Al-Quran. Word-by-word compilation prepared by Ayman Siddiqui.
Advanced Tajweed & Transliteration
Published by Understand Quran Academy, Hyderabad, India. Original work by Shaikh M. A. H. Eliyasee with enhancements by Abul Bashar, Tareq Maghrabi, Naseer Imtiaz, Mrs. & Mr. Waseem A. Khan, and Abdulazeez Abdulraheem. Unicode conversion and word-by-word compilation by Ayman Siddiqui, Rania Siddiqua, and Syeda Amena.
Prayer Times Calculation
Prayer times are calculated using established astronomical algorithms following various calculation methods including Muslim World League, ISNA, Egyptian General Authority, Umm Al-Qura, and others.
We also extend our gratitude to the countless scholars, translators, and reciters whose lifelong dedication to preserving and transmitting the Quran has made digital projects like ours possible. May Allah reward them abundantly.
Community
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