- BSL has its own grammar and structure.
- Visual translation captures the Qur’an’s beauty better than English.
- Creating a true and meaningful translation is challenging.
Bringing the Qur'an to the
Deaf Community
Bringing the Qur'an to the
Deaf Community
Watch How it Looks Like
Chapter 1 - Al-Fatiha is now completed, bringing its meaning to life for Deaf Muslims.
The Challenge
• BSL is their first language.
• Written text is hard for them.
• Qur’an remains inaccessible.
• True essence out of reach.
Our Mission: The Qur'an in BSL (QBSL)
We are making the Qur’an fully accessible in British Sign Language.
What Makes QBSL So Unique?
Why Not Just Read It in English?
Sign language is a unique, visual language that conveys deep emotions and
meaning in a way that spoken languages such as English cannot
The Urgent Need
For the full Qur'an, we need:
£2,500,000
Why Does It Cost So Much?
Because we aim to do it once, do it perfectly, and make it last forever. This project will serve Deaf Muslims globally and act as a powerful Dawah tool for Deaf non-Muslims.
This is not a simple translation. Each step is carefully executed:
- Studio Setup
- Al Isharah Team
- Scholars & Shuyukh
- Deaf Advisors & BSL Experts
- Interpreters & Deaf Consultants
- Creating New Words in BSL
- Revision & External Review
- Finalized Signs for Each Word
- Recording, Editing & Publishing
Meet Sayfullah
STOP EVERYTHING AND FEEL HIS STORY
The Deaf Population:
UK: 1 in 5 people are Deaf (12 million individuals).
Today: 12 Million Deaf
By 2035: 14.2 Million Deaf
The Power of Dawah
If just 1% of the Deaf population in the UK discovers Islam through this Qur’an:
Today: 120,000 reverts
Yet very little is done for Deaf Muslims and non-Muslims.
Deaf Muslims Experience Islam Differently
“I use my hands to express myself.” (Hands signing) “I use my eyes to take in the world around me.” (Looking at BSL signs)
Project Progress
Surahs Published
0
Surahs Remaining
0
A Standard of Excellence
The BSL Qur’an requires expert precision and a visual approach. This has never been done before at this scale.
• Expertise in this field is rare and highly specialized.
• Our team includes BSL linguists, scholars, and Arabic experts.
• Every translation step is carefully reviewed for accuracy.
The Cost of Making History
Completing the Qur’an in BSL requires a team of scholars, Deaf linguists, and interpreters working together with precision. Every verse is carefully reviewed to ensure clarity and authenticity. Your Donation Can Achieve:
£10 = A letter
£25 = A word
£220 = A line
£320 = A verse
£3,300 = A page
The Qur’an has been translated into 65+ languages—BSL is still waiting!
This Ramadan, Help Us Complete More Juz and chapters!
We are translating several new chapters, and your donation will bring them to life.
Act now—help the deaf understand the Quran in their first language!
Still Not Convinced?
Look at this man making Dua:
He does not use spoken words to supplicate.
He visualises his supplication through his hands.
Look at this man making Dua
He does not use spoken words to supplicate.
He visualizes his supplication through his hands.
Kaaba Tawaf in Sign Language during Deaf Umrah Trip
See how Deaf people experience the Adhan visually.
