THE OPENNUR COMPANION

FAQ

Short answers. The Book is longer.

How do I get Nur on iPhone or Android?: Nur is a website that works on phones, tablets and computers. Open Offline downloads and choose Download everything to save reading content and your chosen recitation in this browser. Bookmark the website to return later. When a new version is available, choose Update downloads while connected.
Which translation do I see?: Saheeh International, unless you add another in Settings. Pickthall, Urdu, and the rest wait until you turn them on.
Can I read Arabic only?: Yes. Open Settings from the menu and turn off Translation. Tafsir, pronunciation help, and other reading options can also be adjusted there.
Are the recitations free to use?: The reciters we stream — Husari, Minshawi, Abd al-Basit, Mishary al-Afasy, Maher al-Muaiqly, and others — come from EveryAyah / islamic.network for personal listening. The reciter still holds the recording. If an estate asks us to stop, we will.
How do prayer times and the Hijri date work?: Azan times are calculated on your device with adhan.js, using a method that fits your country. The Hijri date uses the Umm al-Qura calendar. Location stays on the device unless you refuse, in which case we guess a city from IP so Fajr is not blank.
Does Nur work without a network?: Save the mushaf once in Settings. The Arabic of all 114 surahs then opens from this device. Translations, audio, and Hadith still need a connection.
Who grades the Hadith?: We show the compiler’s own word where we have it — Sahih, Hasan, Daif, and the rest — and the isnad as transmitted. We do not invent a new grade.
May I quote Nur in a class or a post?: Quote the Quran and the Hadith freely. If you show Nur’s layout or name, say it came from Nur. Do not present a translation as the Arabic.

Last updated 17 September 2026.