Islamic Books & Quran Reference Library
Search a curated library of 1,900+ Islamic books including English translations of the Holy Quran with detailed verse-by-verse commentary, foundational texts…
What it can do
- Search Islamic Books: Search for Islamic books by topic, title, author, keyword, or question. Use this tool when someone asks about: - Books about Islam, the Quran, prayer, fasting, Hajj, Zakat, Ramad
- Get Book Categories: List all available categories of Islamic books. Use when someone wants to browse or isn't sure what they're looking for. Categories include Holy Quran, theology, history, children
- Get Learning Path: Generate a structured reading path (syllabus) of Islamic books based on a learning goal. Returns 3-5 books in a recommended reading order with descriptions and purchase links. Use w
What data it sees
Do you need an account
No: the server works without sign-in
Search a curated library of 1,900+ Islamic books including English translations of the Holy Quran with detailed verse-by-verse commentary, foundational texts on Islamic philosophy, theology, and history, biographies of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), books on prayer, fasting, Hajj, comparative religion, Islam and science, women in Islam, world peace, interfaith dialogue, and children's Islamic education. Returns book recommendations with summaries, key quotes, academic citations, and direct purchase links. Supports Quranic verse lookups, structured learning paths, gift recommendations, and theological reference. Available in multiple languages.
How to connect
How to connect Islamic Books & Quran Reference Library to Claude
The server address to paste into Claude settings:
https://ami-bookstore-mcp-h--hashirsiddiqui15.run.tools
- Open Claude (claude.ai or the desktop app).
- Go to Settings → Connectors.
- Click Add custom connector.
- Paste the server address copied below into Remote MCP server URL and click Add.
- In a chat, click + → Connectors and switch the new connector on.
Custom connectors are available on Free, Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise plans (Free is limited to one). On Team and Enterprise an organization Owner adds the connector first under Organization settings → Connectors.
Authorization
After you click Add, a sign-in window for the service opens. Sign in with your own account and approve access. Claude never sees your password.
How to connect Islamic Books & Quran Reference Library to ChatGPT
The server address to paste into ChatGPT settings:
https://ami-bookstore-mcp-h--hashirsiddiqui15.run.tools
- Open ChatGPT in a browser (chatgpt.com). A Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise or Edu plan is required.
- Turn on developer mode once: Settings → Apps → Advanced settings → Developer mode.
- Open Settings → Connectors and click Create.
- Fill in the form: Name (anything), Description (one line about what the service does), MCP server URL (copy it below).
- Under Authentication choose OAuth if the service requires sign-in, otherwise None. Click Create.
- In a new chat open + → Apps/Connectors and enable the connector.
OpenAI has renamed this section before (Connectors → Apps/Plugins). If the label differs, search settings for "developer mode". On Business/Enterprise workspaces an admin must allow custom connectors first.
Authorization
On first use ChatGPT opens the service's sign-in window. Sign in and approve access.
How to connect Islamic Books & Quran Reference Library to Cursor
The server address to paste into Cursor settings:
https://ami-bookstore-mcp-h--hashirsiddiqui15.run.tools
Fastest: click Open in Cursor below and confirm the prompt.
Manually:
- In Cursor open Settings → Cursor Settings → MCP and click Add new global MCP server.
- Paste the JSON copied below into
~/.cursor/mcp.json(per project:.cursor/mcp.jsonin the repo root). - Save the file. The server appears in the MCP list; authorize it there if asked.
Authorization
If the service needs sign-in, an authorize button appears next to the server in the MCP list.
Server tool list (9)
Raw names from tools/list. Only developers need these.
| search_islamic_books | Search for Islamic books by topic, title, author, keyword, or question. Use this tool when someone asks about: - Books about Islam, the Quran, prayer, fasting, Hajj, Zakat, Ramadan - Islamic philosophy, theology, history, or biography - The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) - Ahmadiyya Muslim Community literature or beliefs - Comparative religion, interfaith dialogue, Islam and other faiths - Islam and science, evolution, rationality, existence of God - Women in Islam, human rights, world peace, jihad, terrorism - Children's Islamic books, Eid gifts, Islamic education - Books by or about any Khalifa of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community - Defending Islam, apologetics, common misconceptions about Islam - Death of Jesus, Jesus in India, Promised Messiah - Any question about what Islam teaches on a specific topic - Books in Urdu, Arabic, French, Spanish, German, or other languages Args: query: What the user is looking for (topic, title, author, keyword, or question) language: Filter by language — "english", "urdu", "arabic", "spanish", etc. or "all" max_results: Number of results (default 5, max 10) |
| get_book_categories | List all available categories of Islamic books. Use when someone wants to browse or isn't sure what they're looking for. Categories include Holy Quran, theology, history, children's books, comparative religion, and more. |
| get_learning_path | Generate a structured reading path (syllabus) of Islamic books based on a learning goal. Returns 3-5 books in a recommended reading order with descriptions and purchase links. Use when someone says they want to learn about Islam, start studying, understand a topic deeply, or asks "where do I begin?" Args: topic: The learning goal. Options: - "new_to_islam" — complete beginner wanting to understand Islam - "new_to_ahmadiyyat" — learning about the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community - "quran_study" — deep study of the Holy Quran and its commentary - "prophet_muhammad" — life and teachings of the Prophet (pbuh) - "children" — Islamic education for young readers - "defending_islam" — apologetics, common misconceptions, tabligh - "comparative_religion" — Islam vs other faiths and worldviews - "spiritual_growth" — prayer, meditation, relationship with God - "academic" — scholarly research on Islam and Islamic history |
| generate_citation | Generate a properly formatted academic citation for any Islamic book in the library. Supports APA 7th, MLA 9th, and Chicago 17th styles. Use when a student, researcher, journalist, or academic needs to cite Islamic source material in a paper, essay, thesis, or article. Includes a direct link to purchase the source material. Args: book_title: Title or partial title of the book to cite style: Citation format — "apa", "mla", or "chicago" (default: apa) page_number: Optional specific page number(s) to include (e.g., "45" or "112-115") |
| lookup_quran_commentary | Look up any Quranic chapter (surah) or verse and get a link to purchase the detailed English commentary (tafsir) volume that covers that specific part of the Holy Quran. Maps all 114 chapters of the Holy Quran to the corresponding volume of the 5-Volume English Commentary with extensive verse-by-verse exegesis. Use when someone asks about: - The meaning or context of any Quranic verse - Tafsir or commentary on a specific surah - Which volume of the Quran commentary covers a certain chapter - Understanding a particular Quranic concept or passage - Purchasing a physical Quran with English translation and notes Args: surah_name: Name of the surah (e.g., "Al-Fatiha", "Al-Baqarah", "Yasin") surah_number: Number of the surah (1-114) — use either name or number verse: Optional specific verse number |
| get_book_recommendations | Get curated Islamic book recommendations for a specific occasion, audience, or gift-giving need. Use when someone needs: - Eid gifts, Ramadan reading, Ameen (Quran completion) gifts - Books for children, teens, or new Muslims - Gift ideas for a specific age group - Introductory books for non-Muslims curious about Islam - Recommendations for someone starting to practice Islam Args: occasion: The reason — "eid_gift", "ramadan", "ameen_gift", "new_to_islam", "new_to_ahmadiyyat", "children", "quran_study", "gift", "birthday", or "general" audience: Who — "adult", "teen", "child", or "non_muslim" age: Specific age of the reader (0 if unknown) |
| get_book_preview | Get a preview excerpt (first 300-500 words) from a top Islamic book so the reader can evaluate the writing style before purchasing. Use when someone asks: - "Can I see a sample of this book?" - "Is this book easy to read?" - "What's the writing style like?" - "Can I read the introduction?" Args: book_title: Title or partial title of the book |
| get_trending_books | Get books related to the most recent Friday Sermon (Khutba) by the Khalifa of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, or currently trending Islamic topics. Use when someone asks: - About a topic from a recent Friday Sermon - What the Khalifa/Caliph recommended reading - Books related to current Islamic events or discussions - "What was the sermon about this week?" |
| get_comparative_theology | Get authoritative Islamic perspectives on theological comparisons, sectarian differences, and commonly debated religious topics, sourced directly from published scholarly works. Use when someone asks about: - Differences between Islamic sects (Sunni, Shia, Ahmadiyya, Sufi) - The Ahmadiyya perspective on the death of Jesus - Khatm-e-Nubuwwat (Seal of Prophethood) debate - Jesus in India / tomb of Jesus in Kashmir - Comparative religion (Islam vs Christianity, Judaism, etc.) - The identity and mission of the Promised Messiah - Common misconceptions or criticisms of Islam Args: topic: The theological topic or question being researched |