Quran App User Guide & Help

Application User Guide

The Holy Quran web reader on the Terbiye platform is a modern, fast, and feature-rich digital Mushaf designed to study, read, listen, and contemplate the 114 Surahs with authentic Arabic Uthmani script, authoritative translations, audio recitation by Saad Al-Ghamdi, and 4 complete Tafsir editions.

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Reading Modes

Tafsir Library

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1. Key Features Overview

Authentic Mushaf Calligraphy

Rendered with authentic Madinah Mushaf typography (Amiri Quran and Scheherazade New) preserving complete vocalization (Tashkeel) and verse stops.

Authoritative Translations

Features Dr. Mustafa Khattab’s “The Clear Quran” English translation alongside the authoritative Uyghur translation by Muhammad Saleh Damollam.

Saad Al-Ghamdi Recitation

High-definition audio recitation by Sheikh Saad Al-Ghamdi, playable for the entire page or verse by verse with synchronous highlighting.

4 Authoritative Tafsirs

Integrated with Tafsir Al-Muyassar, Al-Mukhtasar fi Tafsir (2 vols), Tafsir Zarif, and Tafsir Ibn Kathir (6 vols) for in-depth verse contemplation.

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2. Surah Directory & Search

When you first open /quran, you are greeted by the Surahs directory. Here you can explore all 114 Surahs with fast lookup:

• Instant Search: Type a Surah number (e.g., 18, 36), Arabic name (الكهف), English transliteration (Al-Kahf), or Uyghur name.
• Revelation Filter: Switch between All (114), Meccan (86), and Medinan (28) with a single click.
• Juz Dropdown Selector: Filter Surahs by selecting any of the 30 Juzs (parts).
• Surah Card Details: Each card presents the Surah number, names, verse count, revelation type, Juz range, and Mushaf page boundaries.

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3. Reading Modes (3 Views)

Choose the reading experience that best fits your study workflow:

Both Languages (Side-by-Side)

Arabic Script + English Translation:

• Displays each verse with its Arabic calligraphy, verse number, and the translation directly beneath.
• Ideal for studying meanings, comparing phrases, and daily reading.

Arabic Mushaf (Book Layout)

Classic Printed Mushaf View:

• Formatted page by page, recreating the layout of the Madinah printed Mushaf.
• Clicking any verse opens the Ayah Quick Action modal with recitation, Tafsir, sharing, and copying.
• Perfect for Tilawah, revision, and Quran memorization (Hifz).

Translation Only

Pure Text View:

• Focuses solely on the English or Uyghur translation for uninterrupted reading comprehension.

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4. Top Reader Toolbar

When viewing a Surah, a sticky top toolbar provides continuous control (in English, the back button is on the left, while reading options and page actions are positioned on the right):

Button / Control	Icon	Purpose
Back to Directory	←	Exits the current Surah and returns to the 114 Surah directory.
Reading Mode Switcher	Arabic / Uyghur / Both	Quickly toggles between the 3 viewing modes.
Surah Indicator	1. Al-Fatihah · Ayah 1	Displays the current Surah and verse position at a glance.
Audio Play / Pause	▶ / ⏸	Starts or pauses continuous recitation of the current page.
Bookmark Page	🔖	Saves your reading location to your browser’s local bookmarks.
Share Page	🔗	Copies a direct link to your current Surah and page.
Reading Options		Located on the right side of the toolbar; opens the quick jump and display customization menu.

Reading Options Popover (Clicking the button on the right):

1. Juz Jump: Select any of the 30 Juzs to jump directly to its beginning.
2. Surah Jump: Jump instantly to any of the 114 Surahs from a clean dropdown.
3. Ayah & Page Jump: Enter a specific verse number or choose a Mushaf page.
4. Script Switcher: For Uyghur readers, toggle between Arabic, Latin, and Cyrillic script.
5. Font Size Slider: Smoothly scale text from 75% to 180% with A-, A+, and 100% reset buttons.

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5. Ayah Quick Actions

Clicking any verse in the Mushaf layout or the action buttons on an Ayah opens the interactive verse dialog:

1. Play Recitation: Listen to Saad Al-Ghamdi reciting that specific verse.
2. Open Tafsir: Launch the Tafsir reader drawer for this specific verse across all 4 commentaries.
3. Copy Verse: Copy the Arabic verse, English translation, and reference citation in standard quotation format.
4. Bookmark & Share: Save the specific verse to your bookmarks or share it with others.
5. Previous / Next Verse: Navigate between verses without leaving the popup dialog.

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6. The 4-Edition Tafsir Library

Access rich classical and contemporary Quranic commentaries for every single ayah:

Full 114 Surahs

Tafsir Al-Muyassar

King Fahd Quran Printing Complex Translation Team

An authentic, concise verse-by-verse commentary drafted by a committee of leading scholars to explain every ayah in clear, accessible wording.

2 Volumes

Al-Mukhtasar fi Tafsir

Tafsir Center for Quranic Studies

A structured, modern commentary highlighting the central objectives of each Surah and extracting the spiritual and practical benefits of each verse.

Full 114 Surahs

Tafsir Zarif

Zarip Qarihajim

A comprehensive classical Uyghur tafsir elucidating every verse of the Holy Quran with comparative jurisprudence insights and explanatory footnotes.

6 Volumes

Tafsir Ibn Kathir

Imam Ismail Ibn Kathir

The landmark classical commentary explaining the Quran via authentic hadiths, prophetic narrations, and insights from the Prophet’s noble companions.

• How to Open: Click the “Tafsir” button on any ayah or within the ayah quick action dialog.
• Switch Editions: Switch effortlessly between the 4 editions from the top dropdown without losing your current verse.
• Dedicated Font Sizing: Increase or decrease the commentary font size independently.
• Ayah Navigation: Use the arrow buttons to move forward or backward through verses within the Tafsir modal.

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7. Mushaf Navigation & Shortcuts

• Floating Page Buttons (▲ / ▼): On the side of the screen, floating buttons let you flip Mushaf pages forward and backward.
• Footer Navigation: At the bottom of every Surah, navigation cards take you to the Previous Surah, Top of Surah, or Next Surah.
• Quran Sidebar: On desktop screens, the left sidebar provides instant tabs for all 114 Surahs and 30 Juzs with instant filtering.

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8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Where are my bookmarks stored?

All bookmarks are securely saved in your browser’s local storage (LocalStorage). No login or account is required, and your bookmarks remain saved for your next visit on this device.

Can I adjust the text size?

Yes! Click the Reading Options sliders button on the right side of the toolbar, or the global site settings gear (⚙️) at the top right of the page header, to adjust text size and scripts.

Who is the audio reciter?

The recitation is provided by Sheikh Saad Al-Ghamdi, streamed in high-clarity MP3 audio.

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