Towards Understanding Quran
Tafheem Ul Quran Syed Abul Ala
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Tafheem-ul-Quran by Syed Abul A'la Maududi. Explore English translations by Ch. Muhammad Akbar and Zafar Ishaq Ansari, detailed & abridged Tafseer, Word-by-Word Quran
Yes. For this new **Quran Understanding / Tafheem-ul-Quran English** app, the description should be substantially rewritten because the app now contains **multiple English Tafheem options**, audio, Mushaf mode, Word-by-Word translation, customization, bookmarks, Premium, etc.
One correction before the description: I believe you mean **Zafar Ishaq Ansari**, not “Javed Akbar Ansari.” I’ll use **Zafar Ishaq Ansari** below.
### App Store Description
**Quran Understanding – Tafheem-ul-Quran English**
Study and understand the Holy Quran with **Tafheem-ul-Quran**, the renowned Quran commentary by **Syed Abul A'la Maududi**.
Quran Understanding brings multiple English renderings of Tafheem-ul-Quran together in one beautifully designed Quran app. Read the Quran in Arabic, explore English translation and detailed commentary, listen to Quran recitation, use Word-by-Word translation, save bookmarks, and customize your reading experience.
### Multiple English Tafheem Options
Choose between different English renderings and commentary styles according to your reading preference:
**Ch. Muhammad Akbar Edition**
Read the classic English rendering of Tafheem-ul-Quran by **Chaudhry Muhammad Akbar**, based on Maulana Maududi's original Urdu Tafseer.
**Zafar Ishaq Ansari Edition**
Read the English rendering by renowned Islamic scholar **Zafar Ishaq Ansari**, with two options:
• **Detailed Commentary** – Explore the comprehensive Tafheem-ul-Quran commentary for deeper study and understanding.
• **Abridged Version** – Read a concise version containing translation and selected commentary for a quicker and more accessible study of the Quran.
Switch easily between the available options and choose the reading experience that suits you.
### Three Quran Reading Modes
**Mushaf Mode**
Read the Holy Quran in Arabic only for a clean, distraction-free Mushaf-style experience.
**Translation Mode**
Read Arabic Quran text with English translation and **Word-by-Word translation** to better understand individual Quranic words.
**Tafseer Mode**
Study Quran verses together with Tafheem-ul-Quran translation and commentary.
### Complete Quran Audio
Listen to the **complete Holy Quran recitation** by renowned reciter **Mishary Rashid Alafasy**.
The app also provides audio options associated with the Tafheem content, allowing you to combine reading and listening for a richer Quran study experience.
### Powerful Features
• Complete Holy Quran in Arabic
• Tafheem-ul-Quran by Syed Abul A'la Maududi
• Ch. Muhammad Akbar English edition
• Zafar Ishaq Ansari English edition
• Detailed Tafseer commentary
• Abridged translation and commentary
• Word-by-Word Quran translation
• Complete Quran audio recitation
• Tafheem commentary audio
• Offline Surah audio downloads
• Mushaf Mode – Arabic only
• Arabic + English Translation Mode
• Tafseer reading mode
• Unlimited bookmarks
• Easy navigation between Surahs and Ayahs
• Customizable Arabic font size
• Customizable English font size
• Multiple font families
• Multiple app themes
• Light Mode and Dark/Night Mode
• Clean and easy-to-use reading interface
### Premium Lifetime
Upgrade to **Lifetime Premium** with a one-time In-App Purchase to enjoy an enhanced Quran study experience.
Premium includes:
• 100% ad-free experience
• Access to Zafar Ishaq Ansari Translation & Detailed Tafseer
• Complete Abridged Version – Translation & Commentary
• Tafseer commentary audio
• Abridged version audio
• Offline Surah audio downloads
No subscription is required for Lifetime Premium.
### About Tafheem-ul-Quran
*Tafheem-ul-Quran* (Towards Understanding the Qur'an) is the celebrated Quran commentary written by **Syed Abul A'la Maududi**. The work explains Quranic verses while providing historical background, context, and discussion of issues relevant to individuals and society.
Its approach helps readers not only read the translation of the Quran but also develop a deeper understanding of its message and teachings.
### What’s New in This Version
* Completely redesigned and improved UI for a smoother Quran reading experience.
* Added **Ch. Muhammad Akbar and Zafar Ishaq Ansari English Tafheem-ul-Quran editions**.
* Added **Detailed Commentary and Abridged Tafheem** reading options.
* Added complete Quran audio recitation and Tafseer audio.
* Added **Word-by-Word translation** and improved Quran reading modes.
* Added **Lifetime Premium** with an ad-free experience and additional features.
* Improved navigation, performance, and overall app stability.
The developer, Akhzar Nazir, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Information
- Seller
- Akhzar Nazir
- Size
- 86.6 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Advertising
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- English $1.99
- Copyright
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