About OpenFurqan

Read, study, memorize, and listen — one free Quran app

What is OpenFurqan

OpenFurqan is a free, open-source web application for reading and deeply studying the Quran. It pairs a clean, distraction-free reader with a full-featured Study Mode — giving you 20+ translations, 16 audio reciters, local recitation notes, Surah/Juz/Page views, Anki-style spaced repetition memorization, word-by-word Arabic analysis, Tajweed color-coding, 7+ Tafsir editions, and daily reading statistics. No account, no ads, no payment — just open and read.

Why OpenFurqan Exists

Most Quran websites do one thing: display Arabic text with a translation. If you want to study a word's root, you open another tab. If you want to memorize, you download a separate app. If you want Tafsir, that's yet another website.

OpenFurqan was built to end that tab-switching. Reading, studying, memorizing, and listening live in a single fast interface. Tap a word and see its root in Lane's Lexicon. Flip to Tafsir without losing your place. Review flashcards with spaced repetition. Track your streak across days and weeks. All in one place, all free, all without signing up.

The project is independently developed and will always remain free and open source.

What Makes OpenFurqan Different

  • No login required. Your notes, progress, and recitation recordings stay on your device and are not uploaded to our servers.
  • No ads, ever. No banners, no pop-ups, no sponsored content.
  • Reader + study in one place. Switch between a simple reader and a deep study workspace without leaving the app.
  • Recitation notes built in. Record your own recitation, replay it, download it, or delete it from the Notes rail.
  • Memorize with spaced repetition. Anki-style flashcards that schedule reviews based on your recall — not just audio loops.
  • Word-level Arabic study. Click any word to see its root, morphology, Lane's Lexicon definition, and every occurrence in the Quran.
  • Three reading views. Read by Surah, by Juz (all 30), or by Mushaf page (all 604 pages).
  • Fast and installable. Works offline as a Progressive Web App. Install it on your phone like a native app.

Who Should Use OpenFurqan

  • Muslims who want a clean, distraction-free Quran reading experience online
  • Students learning Quranic Arabic through word-by-word analysis and root dictionaries
  • Anyone memorizing the Quran (Hifz) — with spaced repetition flashcards or audio repetition loops
  • Readers who prefer Juz or Page-based reading alongside traditional Surah view
  • Researchers comparing Quran translations across multiple languages
  • Teachers looking for a free tool to share with students — no accounts to manage

Features

20+ Translations

English: Sahih International, Arberry, Pickthall, Yusuf Ali, Taqi Usmani, Haleem, Al-Hilali & Khan, Maarif-ul-Quran, Ahmed Raza. Bangla: Muhiuddin Khan, Zohurul Hoque. Urdu: Kanz al-Iman, Bayan-ul-Quran. Plus Hindi, Turkish, French, German, Spanish, and Sinhala. Show multiple translations side by side.

16 Audio Reciters

Alafasy, As-Sudais, Ash-Shuraym, Ash-Shaatree, Al-Muaiqly, Hani Rifai, Abdul Basit (Murattal & Mujawwad), Al-Husary (Standard & Muallim), Al-Minshawi, Al-Ghamdi, al-Ajmy, Ali Jabir, Al Tunaiji, and Ad-Dussary. Adjustable playback speed and continuous surah playback.

Recitation Notes

Record your own recitation in the Notes rail, preview it with a custom player, and save it for replay, download, or deletion later. Your recordings stay on your device and are not uploaded to our servers. Microphone permission is requested only when you choose to record.

Surah, Juz & Page Views

Read by Surah (chapter), Juz (para — all 30), or Mushaf Page (all 604). Switch between views instantly. Juz and Page support swipe navigation on mobile.

Anki-Style Memorization

Spaced repetition flashcards for long-term Quran memorization. See an ayah, rate your recall (Again / Hard / Good / Easy), and the algorithm schedules the next review. Audio autoplay, session stats, streak tracking, and session sharing included.

Hifz Repetition Mode

Select an ayah range, set repetition loops, and practice with audio. Mark ayahs as memorized and track progress across surahs. Complements the SRS flashcards for audio-based drilling.

Word-by-Word & Lexicon

Morphological breakdown of every word: root, lemma, part-of-speech, and individual word audio. Click any word to open Lane's Lexicon with definitions, Buckwalter transliteration, and all Quran occurrences of that root.

15+ Tajweed Rules

Color-coded pronunciation rules including ikhfaa, idgham, ghunnah, qalqalah, four types of madd, hamzat al-wasl, laam shamsiyah/qamariyah, iqlab, and silent letters. A legend shows what each color means.

7+ Tafsir Editions

Maarif-ul-Quran, Maududi, Ahsanul Bayaan, Mokhtasar, Al-Jalalayn, Kashf Al-Asrar, and Hindi Tafseer. Load Tafsir for any ayah on demand without leaving your reading.

Study Mode

Bookmarks, personal notes per ayah, customizable reading plans with daily goals, reading statistics with streaks, advanced search with key verses and topic exploration, and long-term reading history — all in one workspace.

Reading Progress

Your position is saved per surah, juz, and page — you always resume where you left off. Track daily verses, time spent, current streak, and longest streak automatically.

Prayer Times

Accurate prayer times for 31+ countries with 11+ calculation methods. Hanafi and Shafi madhab support. See the next prayer at a glance.

Customization

4 themes (Dark, Parchment, Black & White, Dark B&W), 4 Arabic fonts, Uthmani or Naskh script, adjustable text sizes, full keyboard shortcuts, and offline PWA support.

Data Sources

All Quranic text, translations, audio recitations, and linguistic data used in OpenFurqan are sourced from well-established, widely trusted Islamic and academic datasets. Every piece of data has been carefully cross-checked, analyzed, and verified for accuracy before being included in the application.

Privacy

OpenFurqan does not collect personal data. There are no accounts, no tracking pixels, and no analytics cookies. Your bookmarks, notes, recitation recordings, reading progress, and memorization data stay on your device and are not uploaded to our servers. Microphone permission is requested only when you choose to record a recitation note. If you clear your browser data, your saved data may be removed — because it was never stored anywhere else.

Open Source

OpenFurqan is open source and independently developed. The project is completely free and will remain so. Contributions, feedback, and issue reports are welcome from the community.