Quran API
The Quran API provides developers free and seamless access to the complete Quranic text, translations, audio recitations, and verse-level metadata suitable for apps and educational tools.
Developed by AlQuran Cloud
- Mobile Quran recitation app streaming audio and textOptimized Capability
- Web-based Quran study platform with translation switchingOptimized Capability
- AI chatbot providing Quranic answers based on search endpointsOptimized Capability
- Educational tools displaying verse-by-verse tajweed metadataOptimized Capability
- ✓ Open and free—no API key or signup required
- ✓ Supports both text (Arabic and translations) and audio recitations
- ✓ Rich metadata endpoints: Surah, Ayah, Juz, Hizb, Ruku, Page
- ✓ Docker-ready source code for self-hosting with robust stack
- ✗ No official SDKs provided by the provider
- ✗ Archived GitHub repository suggests limited ongoing maintenance
- ✗ Rate limits and SLA not explicitly defined
- ✗ Only JSON responses supported—no XML or other formats
FAQs
API Specifications
v1Under 5 minutes (HTTP GET only), ~15 minutes if self-hosting via Docker
None specified – public access, but use responsibly
Unlimited use with open REST endpoints; no quotas or charges
Use Case: Best For
Developers building Quranic apps, educational tools, recitation platforms
Not Recommended For
Enterprise-grade systems needing strict SLAs or multi-format output
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