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About Arabic Reader

Why This Site Exists

Arabic Reader was created to make classical Arabic texts accessible to modern English readers. Search a library of 63,000+ digitized classical works, import any book, and read it with an ever-present helper: tap a word for dictionary and grammar analysis, drag across a phrase for a contextual translation, and listen as natural Arabic voices read the page aloud. Start with our carefully prepared classic, صور من حياة الصحابة (Glimpses from the Lives of the Companions) — no account needed.

Our goal is to bridge the gap between traditional Islamic scholarship and contemporary digital learning, making these invaluable texts available to a global audience. Built for students of knowledge.

How to Use This Site

Navigation

  • • Use the Table of Contents menu to jump to any chapter or page
  • • Click the arrow buttons or use your keyboard to navigate between pages
  • • The progress bar shows your reading progress and tracks pages you've visited
  • • Page numbers in the URL allow you to bookmark and share specific pages

Reading Features

  • Font Size Control: Adjust text size using the settings menu or keyboard shortcuts
  • Theme Options: Choose from multiple color themes for comfortable reading
  • Word Translation: Select any Arabic word or phrase to get instant translation
  • Progress Tracking: Your reading progress is automatically saved

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Next page
  • Previous page
  • Esc Close popups/clear selection
  • Ctrl/Cmd + = Increase font size
  • Ctrl/Cmd + - Decrease font size
  • Ctrl/Cmd + 0 Reset font size

Reading Tips

  • • For the best reading experience, try different themes to find what works best for you
  • • Use the word selection feature to understand unfamiliar Arabic terms
  • • Bookmark specific pages by copying the URL when you find passages you want to revisit
  • • The site works great on both desktop and mobile devices

Get in Touch

We'd love to hear from you! Whether you have suggestions for improvements, found a bug, or would like to share feedback about your reading experience, please don't hesitate to reach out.

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