Quran-api
Books
Free Quran API Service with 90+ different languages and 400+ translations
Auth
No Auth
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Yes
Common Use Cases
- •Build book discovery and recommendation engines
- •Create reading list and library management apps
- •Integrate literary metadata into educational platforms
Integration Guide
Review the API Documentation
Visit the official Quran-api documentation to understand available endpoints, request formats, and response structures. Familiarize yourself with the API's rate limits and usage policies before integration.
No Authentication Required
Good news — Quran-api does not require any authentication. You can start making API requests directly without registering for an API key or setting up OAuth credentials.
Use HTTPS for Secure Requests
Quran-api supports HTTPS, ensuring encrypted communication. Always use HTTPS endpoints in production to protect data in transit and comply with modern web security standards.
CORS Enabled — Direct Browser Access
Quran-api has CORS enabled, meaning you can make requests directly from the browser. This is ideal for frontend-only applications built with React, Vue, or vanilla JavaScript.
Implement and Test
Write your API integration code, start with a simple test request to verify connectivity. Implement proper error handling for network failures, rate limits, and invalid responses. Monitor your API usage to stay within any limits.
Code Examples
JavaScript / Fetch API:
// JavaScript example
fetch("https://github.com/fawazahmed0/quran-api#readme")
.then(response => {
if (!response.ok) {
throw new Error(`HTTP error! status: ${response.status}`);
}
return response.json();
})
.then(data => {
console.log("API response:", data);
})
.catch(error => {
console.error("Error fetching from Quran-api:", error);
});Python / Requests:
# Python example
import requests
response = requests.get("https://github.com/fawazahmed0/quran-api#readme")
if response.status_code == 200:
data = response.json()
print("API response:", data)
else:
print(f"Error: {response.status_code}")