As Ramadhan, the month of revelation of the Holy Qur’ān, is coming nigh, a Qur’ān reading pen has hit the market in Hyderabad and it is making waves in the city. The pen can read any verse of the Qur’ān loud and clear. All one has to do is to touch it on any page or verse and listen to the Arabic version. One can also choose the voice of famous reciters such as Abdul Rahman Al Sudais, Abdul Baset Abdu Essmad, Ali Al Hudhaifi, Sa’d Al-Ghamidi. Translation of the Qur’ān is also available just at the push of a button. You can go for English, German, Urdu, Persian and French versions. This Chinese product is in good demand at the chains of Himalaya Book store in the city. It comes with a copy of Qur’ān printed in rich Uthmani font, a functional manual, ear phones, charger and a Tajweed Book – all for Rs. 3,750.
“For people who do not know the Arabic script, the pen is of great help. They can learn to read the Qur’ān in the right diction. Others can also improve their recitation,” says Abdul Momin, manager at the Himalaya Book store. The Tajweed Book is an added attraction. With the help of the pen, one can learn to pronounce the Arabic alphabet with the right intonation. The pen has a four GB memory with TF card option to extend it. There is also the recording option and a built-in speaker with USB port.