AyahAbout Ayah
Ayah is a free web app for reading the Quran one verse at a time: the Arabic in Uthmani script, a human English translation and recitation, with study notes a tap away. No ads, no tracking, no account needed.
Features
One verse at a time
Swipe up for the next ayah, in order, or switch to Discover for verses from across the Quran.
Recitation as you read
Eight reciters, with the current word highlighted for reciters that have word timings.
Study each ayah
Tafsir (including Ibn Kathir, Al-Jalalayn and Al-Mukhtasar), word by word meanings, the occasion of revelation and similar-wording ayahs.
Practice and memorise
Listen, recite and review verses, with spaced review and reading plans you can finish by a date.
Save and organise
Save verses, add private notes and keep collections in your Library.
Search the Quran
Search by Arabic or English words, or jump to any surah and ayah.
Give
Links to established charities' own websites. Ayah takes no money and handles no payments.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ayah free?
Yes. Ayah is free, has no ads and needs no account. An optional account only syncs your progress between devices.
Which translations does Ayah have?
Nine human English translations: Saheeh International (the default), Talal Itani, Wahiduddin Khan, Hilali & Muhsin Khan, Marmaduke Pickthall, Abdullah Yusuf Ali, Muhammad Asad, A. J. Arberry and Abul Ala Maududi. The translator is always named next to the text.
Is the Arabic text changed in any way?
No. The Arabic is the Uthmani script from the Tanzil Project (via AlQuran Cloud), shown exactly as published. Ayah never writes, summarises or rewrites religious text or commentary.
Who are the reciters?
Mishary Rashid Alafasy (the default), Mahmoud Khalil Al-Husary, Mohamed Siddiq Al-Minshawi, Abdur-Rahman As-Sudais, Maher Al-Muaiqly, Abdul Basit (Murattal), Saud Ash-Shuraym and Ali Al-Hudhaify.
Does Ayah track me?
No. There are no ads, no analytics and no tracking. Signed out, your saved verses, streak and settings stay in your browser on your device. See the privacy page for the details.
Can I use Ayah offline or install it?
Yes. Ayah is an installable web app: add it to your home screen from your browser, and the verses you have opened stay available offline.
Is Ayah a fatwa service?
No. Ayah is for reading and study. For rulings please ask a qualified scholar.
Where the content comes from
- Arabic (Uthmani) and English translations: AlQuran Cloud; the Arabic text originates from the Tanzil Project.
- Recitation audio: Islamic Network CDN.
- Tafsir, word by word data and word audio: the Quran.com (Quran Foundation) API.
- Al-Jalalayn and Al-Mukhtasar tafsir and al-Wahidi's Asbab al-Nuzul: spa5k/tafsir_api.
- Similar-wording ayahs: Quran Mutashabihat Data (CC0).
Who makes Ayah
Ayah is made by NIVSIO. Ayah takes no payments today, and its maker has committed to give 10% of anything Ayah earns to charity.