Listen, and follow every word
Verse-by-verse recitation by Mishary Rashid Alafasy, with each word lit up as it's recited.
Word-by-word highlighting
What is Listen in IQRA QURAN?
Press Listen on any surah or para and IQRA QURAN recites it verse by verse in the voice of Sheikh Mishary Rashid Alafasy. The verse being recited is highlighted and each word lights up as it's spoken, the page follows along, and you can repeat verses for memorising or change the speed.
Word-by-word highlighting
As Sheikh Alafasy recites, the current verse is marked and each word lights up in time — so you can read along without losing your place.
Repeat and speed
Repeat each verse 2, 3 or 5 times to help with memorising, and slow the recitation down or speed it up.
Auto scroll
Let the page scroll by itself at your reading pace. Touch the screen to pause; it carries on when you let go.
How to listen to the Quran with word highlighting
- 1Open any surah or para.
- 2Tap Listen to start from the beginning, or tap a verse and press Play to start there.
- 3Use the player to pause, skip verses, repeat each verse or change the speed.
Frequently asked questions
Whose recitation is used?
Sheikh Mishary Rashid Alafasy (murattal), the same recitation the IQRA QURAN app plays.
Can I repeat a verse to memorise it?
Yes — set Repeat to 2×, 3× or 5× in the player and each verse plays that many times before moving on.
Does it work on phones with the screen locked?
On most phones the recitation continues and the lock-screen controls work. The Android app can also download recitations for offline listening.
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