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Quran for Android provides an Android app for reading the Quran, with Madani-based images credited to a separate project.

github.com/quran/quran_android
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About Android

Quran for Android is an open-source repository for a Madani-based Quran app for Android. It uses Madani page images from a separate images project, with Qaloon and Naskh images used with permission, and translation, tafsir and Arabic data from QuranEnc and King Saud University, with a small number of translations from Tanzil.

The code is under GPL-3.0, while the Quran data remains under its authors' licenses, and non-profit use is requested. Use requires building the Android project with Gradle or Android Studio / IntelliJ.

Key features

  • Madani-based Quran page images for reading
  • Qaloon and naskh image sets used with permission
  • Translations, tafsir and Arabic data from named sources
  • Small number of additional translations from Tanzil
  • Buildable from source using Gradle command
  • Project import for Android Studio and IntelliJ
Best for: Android users who want an open-source Quran reading app and developers who want to build or study its code.
Good for
  • Open-source code under GPL-3.0
  • Lists sources and permissions for images and text data
  • Includes command-line and Android Studio build instructions
Watch out for
  • Available for Android only
  • Non-profit use of the code is requested
  • Quran data carries separate author licenses

Android at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Android
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Android FAQ

How can the app be built from the command line?
Run ./gradlew assembleMadaniDebug as described in the setup instructions.
What license applies to the code and data?
The code is under GPL-3.0, which requires modifications to be open sourced, and the data is under its authors' licenses.
Where do the translations and tafsir come from?
Translation, tafsir and Arabic data come from QuranEnc and King Saud University, with a small number of translations from Tanzil.
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