User Guide

inQuran uses advanced semantic search to understand the meaning of your query, not just the keywords.

• Natural Language: Ask questions like "What does the Quran say about patience?" or "Stories of Prophet Musa".
• Keywords: Search for specific words like "Zakat", "Jannah", or "Fasting".
• Multi-Language: Select multiple languages (e.g., English + Urdu) to search across translations simultaneously.
• Smart Suggestions: Get real-time suggestions for Topics and Verses as you type.
• Arabic: You can search in Arabic or transliteration.

Get instant, context-aware summaries of your search results without leaving the page.

• Privacy First: Our AI runs locally on the server—no data is sent to third parties like OpenAI or Google.
• Smart Context: The AI analyzes the top search results to provide a synthesized answer to your question.
• Evidence-Based: Every summary includes a "Key Verses" section (click to expand) showing the exact Quranic evidence used.
• Experimental: This feature is in beta. You'll see an "EXPERIMENTAL" watermark to remind you that AI can make mistakes. Always verify with the source text.

Sometimes you don't have a specific query in mind. inQuran offers tools to help you discover new verses.

• I'm Feeling Lucky: Click this button on the home page to be taken to a completely random chapter of the Quran. It's a great way to start your daily reading or discover something new.
• Explore Topics & Roots: Look for the discovery section in the footer of every page. We feature 15 random topics and 15 random root words every time the site is built to help you discover new connections and vocabulary.
• Explore Widget: Use the "Explore" widget on the home page to see random topics or browse the full index.

The Quran covers a vast array of subjects. Our Topic Explorer helps you navigate them hierarchically.

• Hierarchy: Topics are organized in a tree structure. For example, Guidance > Prayer.
• Navigation: Click on any topic tag in the search results to see all verses related to that topic.
• Subtopics: On a topic page, explore specific sub-themes to narrow down your study.

Delve deep into the linguistic structure of the Quran with our comprehensive morphological engine.

• Root Words: Discover the etymological roots of every word. Supports phonetic search (e.g., search "ktb" to find k-t-b).
• Lemmas & Stems: Understand the base forms and specific conjugations of words.
• Lane's Lexicon: Access the authoritative Classical Arabic-English definitions directly on Lemma pages.
• Word Analysis: View detailed grammatical analysis for every word in the Quran with exact match highlighting.
• Cross-Referencing: Jump from a word to its root, then to other words derived from that same root across the entire text.

Read the Quran divided into 30 equal parts (Juz), ideal for daily reading schedules like in Ramadan.

• Ramadhan Tracker: Monitor your daily reading progress directly from the header to stay on track for your Khatam goal. Mark an entire section as completed with the Mark as Read button at the bottom of Juz pages.
• Smart Resume: Our Continue Reading toast intelligently checks your completion progress. Finished yesterday's Juz? It will automatically prompt you to start reading the next one!
• Quick Jump & Progress Check: Use the floating button on Juz pages to jump to specific Hizbs and Quarters without scrolling. The circular ring around the button tracks how far you've scrolled through the page.
• Accelerometer Auto-Scroll: When auto-scroll is active on mobile, tilt your phone forward to speed up or backward to slow down. A visual "tilt gauge" and speed offset indicator (e.g., +0.5 tilt) will appear in the toolbar to show real-time adjustments.
• Juz Index: Access the full list of 30 Juz from the home page footer or navigation menu.
• Sequential Reading: Easily navigate to the next or previous Juz instantly with the dedicated link sets at the top and bottom of each Juz page.
• Ruku Markers: Visual indicators (ع) show the start of each Ruku (section) to help track your progress.

Explore the depth of Quranic vocabulary with our integrated dictionary.

• Word Lookup: Click on any word in the Quran to see its dictionary definition, root, and other occurrences.
• Root Exploration: Navigate to the root of a word to see all derived words and verses where that root appears.
• Verses in Context: Each verse page offers an "Explore Context" section split into two parts: Related Topics (a hierarchical tree of subjects found in the verse) and Verse Morphology.
• Detailed Morphology Grids: The "Verse Morphology" table breaks down every word into a 5-column grid: Root, Lemma, Stem, the Word itself, and its specific Contextual Meaning in that exact verse.
• Multi-Word Support: You can look up phrases or multiple words at once. The dictionary will break them down and show details for each word found.

Sharing knowledge is Sadaqah Jariyah. We've built a robust sharing ecosystem to help you spread the message efficiently.

• Universal Short Links: Use our concise short link format (/s/) for direct sharing of any verse (e.g., inquran.com/s/2/255).
• Contextual Links: Share verses with their full context. Whether you are browsing a Topic, Root, or Chapter, the shared link will point back to exactly where you were (e.g., /t/faith#2:255).
• Smart Modal: Click the share icon on any verse to open the unified Share Modal. Customize the text, choose reference styles ([9:17] vs [At-Tawbah 17]), and toggle Arabic/Translation inclusion.
• Social Integration: One-click sharing to WhatsApp, X (Twitter), and Facebook.

Customize your reading experience to suit your needs.

• Aspects: Use the inline menu and slide-over drawer to toggle different translations, commentaries, and the original Arabic text instantly without reloading the page.
• Cross-References: Discover connections between verses through our extensive cross-reference system.
• Deep Dive: Click on verse numbers to view detailed analysis, including root words and grammar.