Listen to the Quran the way it was meant to be heard.
Bayaan brings together 200+ reciters, a stunning digital Mushaf, and thoughtful tools that help you build a deeper connection with the Quran. Whether you listen during your commute, read after Fajr, or memorize before bed, everything you need is in one place.
The Mushaf
A full Uthmani script reading experience with tajweed coloring, page-by-page navigation, and an immersive mode that clears everything but the words. Choose between Madani 1405, Madani 1421, or IndoPak Nastaliq script. Pick up right where you left off every time you open the app.
All 20 Rewayat
Read the mushaf in eight rewayat with full text and diff highlighting: Hafs, Warsh, Qalun, Al-Bazzi, Qunbul, Shu'bah, Al-Duri (Abu Amr), and Al-Susi. Twelve more rewayat are available for audio listening, rounding out every canonical qira'at narration.
Follow Along
Each ayah highlights in real time as the reciter reads, so you never lose your place. Available for dozens of your favorite reciters, with more being added regularly.
Word by Word
Tap any word in the Mushaf or player to see its meaning, transliteration, and root, right where you're reading. No switching screens, no losing context.
Translations and Tafseer
Browse dozens of translations and scholarly commentaries in multiple languages, all downloadable for offline reading. Switch between translations with a tap.
Thematic Highlighting
Verses are color-coded by theme so you can see the structure and topics of each surah at a glance. A quiet layer that makes the Quran's organization visible.
Listen to Memorize
Repeat a single ayah, play a range of verses, or loop an entire page. Built for hifdh students and anyone reviewing what they know.
200+ Reciters
From Mishary Rashid Alafasy to Abdul Basit, from Al-Husary to lesser-known gems you will fall in love with. Browse by reciter, rewayah, or style.
Adhkar
The complete Hisnul Muslim collection with 134 categories, audio playback, Play All mode, and a favorites list for your daily routine.
Ambient Sounds
Layer rain, ocean, forest, thunder, and more over any recitation. Find your focus.
Share and Save
Share verses, surahs, mushaf pages, reciters, and adhkar with deep links that open back into the app. Bookmark, highlight, take notes, and copy any verse. Your annotations stay with you across the entire app.
Personal Recitations
Import your own recordings, tag them with surah and reciter info, and keep your personal collection organized alongside everything else.
Offline Downloads
Download individual surahs or entire playlists for listening without an internet connection.
Playlists
Create custom playlists, reorder tracks, and build your own listening routines.
Reading Themes
Choose from 12 color themes for your reading experience: warm cream, soft parchment, deep midnight, and more. Light and dark modes each have their own palette.
Open Source
Bayaan is released under AGPL-3.0 at github.com/thebayaan/Bayaan. Issues, pull requests, and translations are welcome.
Designed with care. Dark mode. Lock screen controls. Background playback. Fast, smooth, and built for everyday use.
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