Quran Masterclass

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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Learn the Quran. Verse by verse.

Listen to renowned reciters, see every word light up, understand its meaning and tafsir – and memorise with a plan that remembers for you. For children and adults, wherever you are.

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Today and this month

Surah of the day

سورة النحل

16. An-Nahl

The Bee · 128 verses

A different surah every day – step by step you get to know the whole Quran.

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Surah of the month · Rabiʻ II

سورة الملك

67. Al-Mulk

The Sovereignty · 30 verses

Al-Mulk: thirty verses many recite every night before sleep.

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Dua of the month · Rabiʻ II

فَتَعَـٰلَى ٱللَّهُ ٱلْمَلِكُ ٱلْحَقُّ ۗ وَلَا تَعْجَلْ بِٱلْقُرْءَانِ مِن قَبْلِ أَن يُقْضَىٰٓ إِلَيْكَ وَحْيُهُۥ ۖ وَقُل رَّبِّ زِدْنِى عِلْمًا

So high [above all] is Allāh, the Sovereign, the Truth. And, [O Muḥammad], do not hasten with [recitation of] the Qur’ān before its revelation is completed to you, and say, "My Lord, increase me in knowledge."

"My Lord, increase me in knowledge." · Quran 20:114

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Your personal dua

Choose your concern – with the fitting names of Allah and real duas from the Quran and the Sunnah.

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Verse of the day

October 7, 2026

يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّاسُ قَدْ جَآءَتْكُم مَّوْعِظَةٌ مِّن رَّبِّكُمْ وَشِفَآءٌ لِّمَا فِى ٱلصُّدُورِ وَهُدًى وَرَحْمَةٌ لِّلْمُؤْمِنِينَ

O mankind, there has come to you instruction from your Lord and healing for what is in the breasts and guidance and mercy for the believers.

Yunus · 10:57
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Why learning the Quran matters more than anything

For a believing Muslim, the Quran is the word of Allah – the guide for life and the companion in the grave and on the Day of Judgement. The Prophet ﷺ placed learning it above everything else:

“The best of you are those who learn the Quran and teach it.”
Sahih al-Bukhari 5027
“Read the Quran, for it will come on the Day of Resurrection as an intercessor for its companions.”
Sahih Muslim 804
“Whoever reads a letter from the Book of Allah receives a good deed, and every good deed is multiplied by ten.”
Jamiʿ at-Tirmidhi 2910
“The one who recites the Quran skilfully will be with the noble, righteous scribes, and the one who recites it with difficulty, stumbling over it, receives a double reward.”
Sahih al-Bukhari 4937; Sahih Muslim 798

﴿ وَلَقَدۡ يَسَّرۡنَا ٱلۡقُرۡءَانَ لِلذِّكۡرِ فَهَلۡ مِن مُّدَّكِرٖ ﴾ 54:17

“And We have certainly made the Quran easy for remembrance – so is there anyone who will remember?”
Quran 54:17

That is why Quran Masterclass is free – and why the Shams Method exists: so that nobody has to postpone the most important learning of their life.

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A Quran learning platform for memorizing, understanding and reciting

﴿ إِنَّ هَٰذَا ٱلۡقُرۡءَانَ يَهۡدِي لِلَّتِي هِيَ أَقۡوَمُ ﴾ 17:9

Quran Masterclass combines verse-by-verse audio from renowned reciters with word-by-word meaning, transliteration and classical tafsir. You hear a verse, see every word light up, and read what it means and what scholars explained about it – all on one screen, on your phone or computer.

Whether you want to memorize the Quran (hifz), understand its meaning (fahm) or improve your recitation (tilawa and tajweed), the app adapts: hide words and recite from memory, repeat verses or whole passages, and let spaced repetition show you what to review today. A kids mode makes learning simple and fun for children.

Three ways to learn – one platform

Choose what matters to you today. You can switch at any time; your progress stays.

Memorize (Hifz)

Build a daily memorization routine: listen, read along, hide words, recite from memory and review at the right time. The review schedule brings every verse back before you forget it.

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Understand (Fahm)

Read the meaning of every word, follow the transliteration and open the tafsir next to the verse. Understanding makes memorizing easier and lasts longer.

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Recite (Tilawa)

Listen to renowned reciters verse by verse at your own speed, repeat difficult passages and follow every word as it is recited.

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How it works

The method: new, recent, old

Traditional hifz teachers work with three portions every day. Quran Masterclass follows the same structure:

  1. 01

    Sabaq – the new lesson

    A few verses you learn today: listen several times, read along, then hide the words.

  2. 02

    Sabqi – the recent past

    The portion of the last days. A short daily repetition keeps it fresh.

  3. 03

    Manzil – the long past

    Everything you learned before, repeated in rotation so that nothing fades.

The spaced-repetition schedule (after 1, 3, 7, 14, 30 and 90 days) decides when each verse returns – you only practise what needs it.

Everything in one place

  • 01

    Verse by verse

    Play a single verse, repeat it, slow it down, or loop a whole passage.

  • 02

    Word by word

    Every word lights up as it is recited, with transliteration and meaning.

  • 03

    Tafsir alongside

    Read the classical commentary for the verse you are listening to, with sources.

  • 04

    Memorize for good

    Hide words, recite from memory and let spaced repetition tell you what to review today.

  • 05

    Kids mode

    Big colors, simple buttons and star rewards – learning that children enjoy.

  • 06

    14 languages

    Arabic, Turkish, Urdu, Persian, Pashto, German, English, French and more – interface and translation in your language.

  • 07

    Notes and bookmarks

    Save verses, write your own reflections and find them again on every device.

  • 08

    Reading view

    Switch between verse cards and a continuous reading view with verse markers, page, juz and hizb.

  • 09

    Search

    Find any verse by a word – in Arabic or in the language you read.

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Your Quran map

Every surah is a box that shows how well you know it: green sits firmly, gold is wobbling, red is difficult. Tap a surah to see every verse – and know exactly what to review next.

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Popular surahs and verses to learn

Start with a short surah or a famous verse – each link opens it with audio, translation and tafsir.

For children and families

Kids mode simplifies everything: large text, bright colors, word-by-word help and star rewards after each verse. Start with short surahs and let your child listen, follow along and recite at their own pace.

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Learn to recite beautifully

Good recitation starts with listening. Compare reciters, slow the audio down, repeat a verse as often as you need and follow every word as it is recited. Tajweed colors and rule explanations are being added step by step.

﴿ وَرَتِّلِ ٱلۡقُرۡءَانَ تَرۡتِيلًا ﴾ 73:4

Learn in your language, wherever you live

Quran Masterclass speaks 14 languages – from Arabic, Urdu, Turkish and Persian to Pashto, Bengali, Indonesian, German, French, Spanish, Russian and Chinese. Whether you live in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Germany or anywhere else: you learn with the interface and translation you understand.

﴿ وَٱخۡتِلَٰفُ أَلۡسِنَتِكُمۡ وَأَلۡوَٰنِكُمۡ ﴾ 30:22

Quran learning glossary

Hifz
Memorizing the Quran by heart. Someone who has memorized it is called a hafiz.
Fahm
Understanding the meaning of the Quran – words, context and message.
Tilawa
The recitation of the Quran, ideally with correct pronunciation and a calm, clear voice.
Tajweed
The rules of pronouncing the Quranic letters and sounds correctly.
Tafsir
A scholarly commentary that explains the verses, their context and meanings.
Surah
A chapter of the Quran. There are 114 surahs.
Ayah
A verse of the Quran. There are 6,236 verses in total.
Juz
One of 30 equal parts of the Quran, often used to plan reading.
Hizb
A half of a juz; there are 60 hizb in the Quran.
Transliteration
Writing the Arabic sounds in Latin letters so that beginners can read along.

Everything you need to learn the Quran

All 114 surahs of the Quran

Every surah with audio verse by verse, transliteration, translation, word-by-word meaning and classical tafsir – free to listen, read and memorise.

Frequently asked questions

﴿ فَسۡـَٔلُوٓاْ أَهۡلَ ٱلذِّكۡرِ إِن كُنتُمۡ لَا تَعۡلَمُونَ ﴾ 16:43

How can I memorize the Quran with Quran Masterclass?

Listen to a verse, then switch on “Hide half” or “Hide all” and recite it from memory. Reveal the verse and rate how well you knew it. The app schedules your next review after 1, 3, 7, 14, 30 and 90 days, so verses move into long-term memory.

Which languages and translations are available?

The interface and the Quran translation are available in German, English, Arabic, French, Spanish, Chinese, Indonesian and Persian. Transliteration in Latin letters helps you read the Arabic text.

Is there a tafsir (Quran commentary) for every verse?

Classical commentaries such as Ibn Kathir (abridged) are shown next to the verse with their source. Where no tafsir exists in your language, English sources are shown instead.

Is Quran Masterclass free?

Yes. You can listen, read and memorize for free. A free account saves your progress, bookmarks and review plan on all your devices. Visitors without an account can open tafsir for a limited number of verses per day.

Is there a mode for children?

Yes. Kids mode uses large text, bright colors, simple buttons and star rewards, so children can listen, follow word by word and practise short surahs.

How long does it take to memorize a surah?

It depends on its length and your daily time. With 10 to 15 minutes a day, a short surah can be secured within days; the review schedule then keeps it in memory.

Can I use Quran Masterclass without knowing Arabic?

Yes. Transliteration shows how each word is read, and the translation and word-by-word meaning explain it. You learn reading and meaning together.

Which reciters can I choose?

Several renowned reciters are available and more are being added. You can switch the reciter at any time.

Is my data safe?

We store only what is needed for your account and your learning progress, and we do not sell data. You can ask for an export or deletion at any time.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. The site is built for phones first and works on tablets and computers in all supported languages.

What is the difference between tafsir and translation?

A translation renders the words into your language. A tafsir is a commentary by scholars that explains context, meanings and rulings.

Can children use it alone?

Kids mode is designed for children, but we recommend that parents accompany younger learners and choose the content together.

﴿ ٱقۡرَأۡ بِٱسۡمِ رَبِّكَ ٱلَّذِي خَلَقَ ﴾ 96:1

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