The Noble Qur'an With English Translation Transliteration in Roman Script

The Noble Qur'an was revealed in Arabic — and for millions of English-speaking Muslims and non-Muslims who want to engage with its meanings directly, a reliable translation is the essential first step. The Noble Qur'an with English Translation and Transliteration in Roman Script published by Darussalam is a comprehensive edition that brings together three elements rarely found in a single volume: the complete Arabic text of the Qur'an in Rasm Uthmani script, a well-regarded English interpretation of its meanings, and a full Roman-script transliteration of the Arabic — allowing readers to follow the Arabic pronunciation even before they can read the Arabic script.

Key Features

Arabic Text — Mushaf al-Madinah an-Nabawiyyah

The Arabic text is taken from Mushaf al-Madinah an-Nabawiyyah, printed by the Mujamma' of King Fahd of Saudi Arabia for the printing of the Sharif Mushaf — one of the most authoritative and widely used editions of the Qur'anic text in the world today, following the Hafs narration from 'Asim.

English Translation of the Meanings

The English interpretation included is the al-Hilali and Muhsin Khan translation — one of the most widely distributed English Qur'an translations in the world. Both translators were connected to the Islamic University of Madinah: Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali had been a professor of Islamic faith and teachings there, and Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan served at the university. The completed translation carries a seal of approval from the Islamic University of Madinah and from the Saudi Dar al-Ifta. It is known for its extensive parenthetical clarifications, which help the English reader follow the context and intended meaning of each verse, and for its grounding in the aqeedah of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamaah.

Full Roman Script Transliteration

The transliteration column — an additional feature specific to this edition — allows readers who have not yet learned to read Arabic script to follow along with the pronunciation of each verse. This is particularly valuable for new Muslims who are learning to recite the Qur'an, for those who want to participate in group recitation before completing Arabic reading instruction, and for anyone who wants to build familiarity with the Arabic sounds of the Qur'an while still learning the script.

Each Verse Presented Separately

Each ayah is presented individually with its Arabic text, English interpretation, and transliteration aligned together — making it easy to follow the relationship between the Arabic, its pronunciation, and its meaning simultaneously.

Who This Book Is For

This is our recommended edition for anyone who cannot yet read Arabic script — the transliteration lets you sound out and recite the Arabic of your prayers, which must be in Arabic. Ideal for new Muslims learning to recite and understand simultaneously, for English-speaking Muslims who want a comprehensive single-volume reference, and for non-Arabic speakers who want to follow along in group recitation. Published by Darussalam Publishers.

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Choosing between editions? Our buyer's guide to the best Qur'an translation in English compares this with Saheeh International and the other options. The same Hilali-Khan translation without transliteration is available as Interpretation of the Meanings of the Noble Qur'an. Browse the full Qur'an collection, or if cost is the barrier we will mail you a free English Qur'an anywhere in the world.