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A clear place for every reflection.

Read the Quran, add a note right where an idea comes to you, then find it again when you need it. Here are the essentials for getting started.

01 · Begin

Start with a surah

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    Create an account

    Create a free account or sign in to open your private notebook.
  2. 2

    Choose where to read

    Browse the surah list or use search to find a surah by its name or number. Arabic and English are shown together in the reading view.
  3. 3

    Add a note in context

    Select an Arabic word for a word note, choose Add ayah note for a verse reflection, or open Surah reflections for a wider view.

02 · Word notes

Keep vocabulary beside the word

Select an Arabic word in the verse. The note editor shows that word and its translation at the top, so your explanation stays tied to the vocabulary you are studying.

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    Select a word

    Choose the Arabic word you want to explore to open its note.
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    Write your note

    Add a root, grammar observation, tafsir reference, or your own reflection. Use the toolbar for bold, italics, underline, bullets, numbering, or highlighting.
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    Save it

    Save the note. A marked word indicates that a word note exists; select it again whenever you want to read or edit it.

Quick lists: In the editor, type - for a bullet or 1. for a numbered list at the start of a line.

03 · Ayah notes

Reflect on a complete verse

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    Choose Add ayah note

    Use the action beneath the ayah’s translation to open a note for the whole verse.
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    Add the context you need

    The editor includes the full ayah and its translation, keeping a verse-level reflection grounded in the text.
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    Return to it in place

    Saved ayah notes appear with that verse. Open the note to edit it, or remove it from its note actions.

04 · Surah reflections

Capture the wider picture

Use the Surah reflections panel for themes, structure, historical context, or a summary of the surah. Expand the panel when you want to work with it and collapse it again to return your attention to the reading.

Start with one useful thought. You can build a fuller reflection as your reading develops.

05 · Keep your work

Find or take your notes with you

Search your notebook

Open My notes to search and browse your saved reflections.

Export your study

Use Export to download a clean copy for revision, printing, or your own archive.

To change your account details or password, open Settings from your account menu. You can edit or delete notes from the note itself.

06 · Your account

Private by default

Your notes are private to your account. For details about how account data is handled, read our Privacy Policy. For help, email salaam@tafsirnotebook.com.

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Open your notebook and begin.

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