Quran Reader is a native GNOME application for reading the Quran. Built with Python, GTK4, and libadwaita, it offers both a traditional page-based Mushaf view and an ayah-by-ayah text view with Arabic text alongside the Sahih International English translation.
The application is designed for desktop use and can work offline after its one-time text database setup.
This is software released in the public domain.
Key Features
- Mushaf mode displays 604 ligature-based SVG pages using the Mushaf Qatar layout.
- Text mode presents each ayah with Arabic text and an English translation.
- Bilingual sidebar offers Arabic or English surah names with live search.
- RTL-aware interface adapts the sidebar position when Arabic mode is used.
- Keyboard navigation supports arrow keys and Page Up/Down in Mushaf mode.
- Ayah selection supports multi-select and context menu actions for copying Arabic text, English text, or references.
Website: github.com/hihebark/QuranReader
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Developer: hihebark
License: The Unlicense
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