The Quran app that puts women reciters first. Listen to over 60 global women reciters. Browse by narration, country, or full Quran. Follow along and take notes.
“Qariah” translates to a woman Quran reciter. While there are many public Qariahs around the globe in countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Morocco, Algeria, Nigeria and Yemen, it is not a well known term in many Muslim communities in the west. Thus, the Qariah app aims to mainstream the term Qariah for women and ease accessing recitations of Qariahs…so that when little girls ask their mothers or aunts or sisters or homegirls, “Why are there no women Quran reciters?” The answer will be a resounding, “There are an uncountable number of them- and God willing, you and I can be them too!”
→Global
We feature over 60 women representing cultures all around the world: from Tanzania to Indonesia, Australia to Spain, Morocco to Somalia, Canada to Pakistan, Algeria to Guinea, the Philippines to The Gambia, Singapore to Palestine, Nigeria to Malaysia, the United States to Egypt, Yemen to Mauritania and more.
→Qualified
Each Qariah has memorized the Quran or holds an ijaza (license to teach), or is a national or international Quran competition winner or a qualified Quran teacher. The app showcases women’s scholarship with Quran and aims to inspire women across the globe to pursue Quranic understanding, memorization, and contemplative recitation.
→Expansive
Listen to the Quran in multiple qira’aat (methods of recitation) including Hafs ‘an ‘Asim, Shu'bah 'an 'Aasim, Warsh ‘an Nafi, Al-Doori 'an Abi 'Amr, Khalaf 'an Hamza, Qaloon ‘an Nafi, and Qaloon Biqasr Almunfasil wa Iskaan Meem AlJam.
I am so grate that this app has been created. I have been looking for something like this for the past few years and could not believe that before this recordings of women Quran reciters didn’t exist or were nearly impossible to access. Having this on my phone has really changed Ramadan for me this year and made it so much easier to listen to Quran being recited in a way that touches my heart and that I can relate to- and the best part was that it is with me wherever I go!I love the diversity in backgrounds, ages, physical ABILITIES (that touched my heart the most!), tomes- historic and recent, and the differing Maqamaat. The app is a beautiful reminder that there is beauty to be found in all the different ways that the Quran will be recited and that all are Blessed and appreciated. Here are the features I particularly appreciate:Seeing a photo and brief info about the recited and where she’s from. I love having the option to save my favorites I love the opportunity to hear a Syrah or let’s of it by different reciters and look forward to when there will be more recordings of the full Quran by these reciters and more Insha’Allah (I think currently it’s just one who has the entire Quran recorded)The streaming feature is so nice. Sometimes I don’t know which surah or which reciter to choose, so I really enjoy just being able to head different clips. On the iPhone I can play this app while having other apps open, which is super helpful. Finally, I appreciate how easy this app is to navigate. It’s simplicity makes it so much more appealing. Thank you so much! Jazakum Allahu khayran!
Constructive criticism
dryk91
It’s a great idea and I hope Allah rewards you all for the hard effort and dedication. I don’t think I’ve ever written a review, but I felt this was something that touched me deeply and I really hope to see it flourish in the best way possible. I admire the diversity and encouragement. I would however like to mention that the Quran should be read in a certain way with very accurate pronunciation and I believe posting certain readers for the sake of diversity although very noble and probably done with pure intentions, does not present the Quran in the way it should be presented. Also I admire the idea of having recordings from old women who have passed away. The quality of these recordings however are very poor and may better serve in a tribute section created for that specific purpose. I am sure there are many talented Female Egyptian readers out there that you can reach out to who would be thrilled to join this project. Last but not least I am not a fan of the recordings for just certain aya’s. I would very much enjoy being able to listen to the whole surah and hopefully one day the whole Quran by a single reader that I connect with if possible. Again this is meant as constructive criticism and by no means meant to belittle your effort on this very much needed project.
Mashallah I am so impressed!
bkalldayeverydayyy
I have been waiting for the app to launch and I finally opened it today, like another reviewer…tears came pouring. I’ve never seen Qariahs and therefore myself as a woman fully represented in my religion the way men get to (I didn’t even know Qariahs existed!). To be 35 yrs. old and for the first time seeing and hearing women Qariahs thanks to this app is powerfully healing, but sad to think it’s been hidden from me my whole life bc of the patriarchy. I hope this will allow my 4yr. old niece be able to have a closer relationship to Allah while growing up because of powerfully visible, audible female representation thanks to this app existing. Thank you to the app creators! I am so moved and inspired by your devotion to Allah and desire to uplift women and girls.
Recitation voice
Eptisammy
I am a 13/almost 14 year old girl and I have always wanted a beautiful Quran voice. I’ve tried to listen to male reciters but it never works because I have a much higher pitch and a women’s voice is different then a man. Now that I am able to reference a women’s voice, I feel lots of joy as it was my first time hearing lots of women recite Quran. I believe it really helping as I copy their tone. I realised I was flat when reciting so at least I realised my problem and hope to fix it. 🥰🫶 (I would do anything for a video on tips to recite the Quran in a beautiful tone like the women in the app and also a place it follow along with them + a translation)
Rebuilt from the ground up on top of Bayaan, with an updated look and many new features:
• Rich audio player controls
• Download audio so you can listen offline
• Customizable mushaf views with translations, transliterations, various fonts, color coded words, full page view, vertical and horizontal scroll, and more
• Follow Along for Zaynab Talha, more coming soon
• Browse by Rewaya, Browse by Country, Full Quran, Trending This Week, Newly Added, Honored Reciters, and Paradise Reciters — a cleaner, more discoverable Listen tab.
• And so much more
Version 3.2.0
The developer, Maryam Amirebrahimi, 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
Maryam Amirebrahimi
Size
230.7 MB
Category
Books
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.
