Software Title: QSoft4dBlind (Qur’anic Smart Open Framework Tool – Blind Edition)

Developer/Submitter:

Yayasan Literasi Data Al-Qur’an (YLDQ)
Primary Developer: Budi Pracoyo
Contributor & Public Liaison: elraqsoft
Documentation & Conceptual Partner: ChatGPT (OpenAI-assisted)

License:

Free for non-commercial use.
(Recommended: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 or GNU GPL for open academic distribution)

URL / Repository:

Available by request to YLDQ or via https://www.yldq.org
(Contact: [email protected])

Software Description:

QSoft4dBlind is a *data-centric Qur’anic learning and analysis software* developed specifically for visually impaired learners, offering fully accessible navigation, content analysis, and multilingual Qur’anic data layers. First developed in 2016, the tool reflects a significant breakthrough in inclusive linguistics and Islamic digital humanities, allowing deep access to the Qur’an’s textual, morphological, and thematic layers for both research and memorization.

The software is built on MS Access architecture, ensuring compatibility with assistive screen readers like JAWS and NVDA. It features keyboard-only navigation, adaptive content reading, and 29 functional data fields that support tasks ranging from verse search and root repetition tracking to multilingual translation and tafsir reference.

Key Features:

29-Field Integrated Qur’anic Database

Each verse is enriched with layered data including:

* Arabic text (with/without ḥarakāt)
* Latin transliteration
* Indonesian & English translations
* Dual tafsir: Al-Muntakhab & Jalalayn
* Asbāb al-Nuzūl references
* Thematic tags (mawḍūʿī)
* Structural info: surah names, verse numbers, location of revelation, fawātiḥ, juz indexes
* Repetition analytics and frequency statistics

Audio-Synced Qur’anic Recitation

* Choose from multiple world-renowned qurrā’
* Mute/play control integrated into keyboard shortcuts
* Murottal synchronized with screen reader output

Fully Accessible Keyboard Navigation

* Over 32 custom shortcuts (e.g. `Ctrl + Caps Lock + R` to read results)
* Designed for blind users without requiring a mouse
* Compatible with Arabic and Latin keyboard modes

Multilingual and Multi-Modal Output

* Translations: Ministry of Religion (ID) and Sahih International (EN)
* Screen reader–readable outputs
* User notes, bookmarks, checklist for memorization tracking

Verse Repetition and Fawātiḥ Analytics

* Automatically detects repeated ayahs
* Tracks fawātiḥ letters across 29 surahs
* Useful for Qur’anic stylistics and memorization methodology

Educational Utility

* Enables blind students to memorize, interpret, and explore Al-Qur’an independently
* Supports personalized, deep-diving Qur’anic learning at pesantren, madrasah, and universities
* Printable and exportable datasets for teachers

Use Cases:

* Inclusive pedagogy for Qur’anic studies in special-needs education
* Comparative linguistics and concordance research for classical Arabic
* Theme-based tafsir studies and memorization efficiency tools
* Root frequency analysis for semantic patterning
* Personal Quran journaling and learning reflection with checklist support

Assistive Technology Compatibility:

JAWS (Job Access With Speech)
NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access)
Compatible with Arabic screen reader voices
Structured for clear audio feedback across all fields

Technical Architecture:

* Platform: Microsoft Access (.mdb)
* Storage Structure: Indexed multi-field database
* Navigation: Tab/Shift-Tab logic, with full cursor control
* Processing: Built-in caching, rapid query performance
* Deployment: Portable file with no installation required (can run from USB stick)

Impact and Social Value:

> “QSoft4dBlind bridges the digital divide in Qur’anic learning for visually impaired Muslims.”
> It enables independent engagement with the Qur’an—no longer requiring volunteers to read or guide, thus respecting dignity and agency.

Citations and References:

* NVDA Documentation: https://www.nvaccess.org/about-nvda
* JAWS Features: https://www.freedomscientific.com
* Inclusive Tech Reviews: https://accessibe.com/glossary/jaws
* Teaching Visually Impaired: https://www.teachingvisuallyimpaired.com
* Internal Field Analysis: See full manual or ELRA training documentation

Contact & Collaboration:

Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
Instagram: [@qsoft.id](https://instagram.com/qsoft.id)
FB: qsoftcommunity at https://www.facebook.com/qsoft.data/

For training, workshops, or implementation in pesantren or educational institutions, please reach out.

Linguistic Field(s): Computational Linguistics
Discourse Analysis
Forensic Linguistics

Subject Language(s): Arabic (ara)
English (eng)
Indonesian (ind)