One day, more than fifteen years ago, God Almighty bestowed upon us an honor we never expected… to be among The first to carry the Quran into people's pockets Through their smartphones. We saw technology as a great blessing, and that the Quran was the most deserving thing to be served by it.
In October 2009, the moment the Apple Store opened its doors to the world, we launched the Quran app. Little did we know then that we were laying the foundation for a revolution in Quran applications. The idea of browsing the Quran as if it were a physical book in your hands was foreign to the world, but for us, it was a dream… and we were even ahead of Apple itself in this regard.
Days passed… and the store was filled with Quran apps. The ideas were similar, and the features were numerous, but something was missing: SpiritWhen we felt the time was right for a new step, we launched the iPhone Islam Quran in 2013. It was a different generation, introducing ideas that later became fundamental to any new Quran application.
Despite not receiving updates for years, the app remained alive. Apple didn't remove it, and many still consider it their favorite companion. This was a clear message to us: what is crafted with care... endures.
When the world changes… the approach must change.
But the world did not stop. Technologies evolved, interfaces were renewed, and operating systems became more beautiful and complex.
It became clear that simply replicating the original book was no longer the best approach. Images had lost their sharpness compared to modern screens, and old designs no longer reflected the times. A new revolution was necessary… a completely different one.
We searched in every direction
We downloaded all the Quran apps on the Apple App Store. We found many features… but mostly lacking refinement, organization, and a user-friendly experience. It was as if everyone was racing to add a new feature without pausing to ask:
Will the user feel at peace? Will they read the Quran with a present heart?
At that moment, we sat asking ourselves a simple question… but it changed everything: What if a company like Apple decided to develop an application for the Quran?
Will the interface be full of menus? Will dozens of options appear with just a touch? Will your eyes be scattered between top, bottom, right, and left? Certainly not.
This is where the book app was born
We decided to make the app simple… clear… serene. When you tap on a verse, you are gently taught to live in the moment and stay where you need to be: with the word of God.
And when you press and hold for a little while, a quick explanation appears, with the option to view and hear the meaning of each word separately… A small window tells you what you need, without interrupting your reading. And if you want more, with one click you have everything you need and more.
Listen, share, save your position… everything is just a tap away. Everything is there… but without the noise.
We used the latest system technologies: liquid glass effect, simple menus, smooth movements… all to make the application a servant of the Quran, not a distraction from it.
Why did we name it the book?
Because the Qur’an is the holiest of books and is more deserving of the name, and because in the current arrangement of the Qur’an, “the Book” appears as the first name you encounter for the Holy Qur’an.
Allah says:
That is the Book about which there is no doubt.
Download the book app now and take advantage of the gift.
This app, like the book itself, has been under development for a long time and is quite expensive, especially since it uses artificial intelligence in some features like search and reading tracking. However, thanks be to God, someone has generously donated the full cost of this app for a whole year. This will be for a limited time, and you are not obligated to accept the gift. If you like the app, you can contribute and pay the subscription fee. If you don't want to pay anything or even receive a gift, that's perfectly fine; all the app's features are yours free of charge. The important thing is that you read the Book of God Almighty; that is the goal.
In conclusion
Later we will publish articles detailing the features of this unique application, but for now we would like you to try it yourself. We know it is very difficult for someone to switch from an application they are used to, but technology is also evolving, and we must try the new and judge whether the experience is better or not. We do not mind if a person uses what they are comfortable with, but trying the new also enriches your life.
We ask God Almighty to make your reading of it a light for your heart, a blessing for your time, and a companion for you on the path of obeying Him, and to accept it from us and from you, and to make this work purely for His noble countenance.
Note: The Kitab app replaces the Lantern Quranic Researcher app, because we have integrated all the features of the Lantern app into the Kitab app. So if you have the Lantern app, just update the app to get the Kitab app.
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