Bayan API

Arabic Islamic encyclopedia: hadith with grades and takhrij, Quran with tafsir, narrators.

Bayan API is a free Books API that requires no API key, is served over HTTPS and supports CORS, so it can be called from the browser.

Authentication: None required
HTTPS: Yes
CORS: Yes
Category: Books
Uptime (30 days): 100%

Visit documentation ↗bayan.alwa7i.com

Online · 897 msTested Nov 15, 2026 · checked dailyIs it down? Status & uptime

Key facts

No API key needed
100% uptime (30 days)
Returns JSON at its URL
Callable from the browser (CORS)
HTTPS

Quick start

Bayan API returns JSON at bayan.alwa7i.com with no API key. Verified by our health check on Nov 15, 2026.

Bash

curl -s "https://bayan.alwa7i.com/api"

JavaScript

const res = await fetch("https://bayan.alwa7i.com/api");
if (!res.ok) throw new Error(`HTTP ${res.status}`);
const data = await res.json();
console.log(data);

Python

import requests

res = requests.get("https://bayan.alwa7i.com/api", timeout=10)
res.raise_for_status()
data = res.json()
print(data)

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Bayan API FAQ

Is the Bayan API free?

Yes. The Bayan API is listed in the Books category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the Bayan API require an API key?

No. The Bayan API requires no authentication, so you can start making requests without signing up.

Can I call the Bayan API from the browser?

Yes. The Bayan API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly.

Does the Bayan API support HTTPS?

Yes. The Bayan API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.

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