Islam Archive MCP Server
Chat with AI and use the interactive dashboard.
Answer Quranic questions from Islam Archive's scholarly database — tafsir, meanings, grammar, revelation context, readings, topics, roots, and audio.
Try this workflow
Tafsir for a verse
What is the tafsir of Surah Al-Fatiha verse 1 from Islam Archive?
Search with the interactive app or chat with AI — both work side by side.
What you can do with Islam Archive
Built for
Students of Quranic sciences, Arabic learners, researchers, educators, and Muslim communities seeking sourced tafsir and verse tools
Example workflows
Tafsir for a verse
Uses tafsir tools with rendered markdown output
What is the tafsir of Surah Al-Fatiha verse 1 from Islam Archive?
Word meaning
Routes to maʿānī tools for lexical study
What does the word الرحمن mean in Quranic usage according to Islam Archive?
Iʿrāb parsing
Uses e3rab tools for syntactic breakdown
Show the iʿrāb grammatical analysis for ayah 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah.
Similar verses
Uses featured_mutashabih for concordance
Find mutashābihāt — verses similar in wording or theme to Surah Ikhlas.
Context to know first
What is Islam Archive MCP?
It is Islam Archive's Quran-specialist MCP layer at mcp.islamarchive.cc — 17 tools for tafsir, meanings, grammar, revelation context, readings, topics, roots, and audio from islamarchive.cc data.
Does it cover all of islamarchive.cc?
No. The MCP focuses on Quranic study tools. The wider site also has hadith, fatwa, bibliography, and other Arabic Islamic content not exposed in this server.
Do I need an API key?
No. The public endpoint at https://mcp.islamarchive.cc/mcp requires no authentication for tool discovery and anonymous use via MCPBundles.
AI SkillSKILL.md
Domain knowledge for Islam Archive — workflow patterns, data models, and gotchas for your AI agent.
Islam Archive (Quran MCP)
Provider-hosted remote MCP at https://mcp.islamarchive.cc/mcp. Answers Quranic questions from Islam Archive's scholarly database — not from general model knowledge or web search.
Rules for agents
- Call the appropriate tool for every Quranic question.
- Show results as returned, especially rendered_answer_markdown — do not rewrite or supplement from the model.
- Server instructions are in Arabic; tool names are English slugs.
Tool map
| Area | Tools | Use when |
|---|---|---|
| Tafsir | tafsir_featured, tafsir_get | General verse commentary vs specific books |
| Word meanings | featured_maany, maany_get | Single-word / phrase vs full verse interpretation |
| Iʿrāb | featured_e3rab, e3rab_get | Grammatical parsing of verses |
| Asbāb al-nuzūl | featured_asbab, asbab_get | Reasons for revelation |
| Mutashābihāt | featured_mutashabih | Similar / concordant verses |
| Qirāʾāt | featured_qiraat, qiraat_get | Recitation variants and reciter comparisons |
| Topics | verse_topics, topic_verses, sura_topics | Thematic classification |
| Roots | quran_roots | Etymology, derivatives, occurrence stats |
| Audio | quran_audio_books_search, quran_audio_book_get | Search and browse spoken books/lectures |
Scope note
This MCP covers the Quran specialist layer of Islam Archive (islamarchive.cc also hosts hadith, fatwa, bibliography, and broader Arabic Islamic content not exposed here).
Tools in this Server
This server uses the MCP protocol with a live tool list. Tools are discovered when your MCP client connects (often after authentication), so they are not enumerated on this public page. Open Studio or connect from your client to see the tools available to your workspace.
Quality score
Score reflects the clarity of this server's tool definitions and accompanying agent guide. It measures how well an AI agent can pick the right tool for the job without ambiguity.
Security posture
Scanned 17 tools from the live listing.
Automated checks over tool metadata and descriptions — a risk signal, not a certification that this server is safe to use.
Quality (Good) and security (High Risk) are separate checks. A listing can read well for agents while tool metadata still surfaces security risks — or the reverse. Neither score implies the other.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Islam Archive MCP?
It is Islam Archive's Quran-specialist MCP layer at mcp.islamarchive.cc — 17 tools for tafsir, meanings, grammar, revelation context, readings, topics, roots, and audio from islamarchive.cc data.
Does it cover all of islamarchive.cc?
No. The MCP focuses on Quranic study tools. The wider site also has hadith, fatwa, bibliography, and other Arabic Islamic content not exposed in this server.
Do I need an API key?
No. The public endpoint at https://mcp.islamarchive.cc/mcp requires no authentication for tool discovery and anonymous use via MCPBundles.
Should the AI rewrite Quranic answers?
No. Server instructions require showing tool results as returned — especially rendered_answer_markdown — without supplementing from general model knowledge.
What does the security flag mean on MCPBundles?
Automated metadata pattern checks (e.g. instruction-shaped schema text) are review signals, not a safety certification. Read findings in context before connecting.
Can the operator claim this listing?
Yes. Islam Archive can use Claim this listing on MCPBundles to verify domain ownership and manage metadata, availability, and contact details.
How do I connect Islam Archive to my AI agent?
Add the MCPBundles server URL to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, etc.). The URL format is: https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/islam-archive. Authentication is handled automatically.
How many tools does Islam Archive provide?
Islam Archive is a remote MCP server. The live tool list is supplied by the server when your MCP client connects, so the count is not fixed on this public page. After you connect in MCPBundles Studio or your client, you will see the tools your session can call. A SKILL.md is still included to guide your agent on capabilities and workflows.
What authentication does Islam Archive require?
Islam Archive uses open data APIs — no authentication required.
Setup Instructions
Connect Islam Archive to any MCP client in minutes
https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/islam-archiveOne-click install:
The link prefills the Add custom connector dialog — you still review the values and click Add, then Connect to complete OAuth.
Or add manually
- Open claude.ai → Settings → Connectors.
- Click the + button and choose Add custom connector.
- Set Name to
Islam Archiveand paste the MCP URL into Remote MCP server URL. - Click Add. Islam Archive will appear under Not connected — select it and click Connect to complete OAuth.
Custom connectors at claude.ai require a paid Claude plan (Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise).
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Operate Islam Archive? You can take over the listing's metadata.
Operate Islam Archive?
Take over this listing's metadata — name, description, category, logo, website, contact email, and skill content. Verification is a 6-digit code we email to one of the maintainer addresses your server already publishes in /.well-known/security.txt or /.well-known/mcpbundles.json. Free, takes about a minute.