Study the Noble Quran – Word for Word English Translation

Study the Noble Quran – Word for Word is Darussalam's word-for-word Quran study edition, based on the Hilali-Khan translation by Dr. Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din Al-Hilali and Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan.

Every Arabic word is paired directly with its English meaning underneath. A fuller idiomatic English translation runs alongside it, so you can see exactly which English word matches which Arabic word, rather than only reading a flowing translation.

It's sold in three formats: Single Volume, 10 Juz Set and 3 Volumes (Colour).

About This Edition

This is a study tool rather than a general reading Quran. It's built for people who want to work out Arabic vocabulary and grammar directly from the text, not just read a translation. The word-for-word layout makes it easier to follow classical Tafsir, learn Quranic Arabic vocabulary, and check a translation's wording against the underlying Arabic yourself.

Choose Your Format

All three formats use the same Hilali-Khan word-for-word translation, with the same idiomatic English translation alongside it. They differ in script style, colour-coding, and how the content is split across volumes. Pick based on how you prefer to study and carry the text, not because the translation changes between formats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "word-for-word" mean here?
Each Arabic word in the verse has its own English meaning printed directly beneath or beside it, in addition to a normal flowing English translation elsewhere on the page. This lets you match individual Arabic words to their meanings instead of only reading a translated sentence.

What's the difference between the 10 Juz Set and the 3 Volumes (Colour) edition?
Both are colour-coded, 3-book sets using the same translation. The 10 Juz Set uses Indo-Pak script; the 3 Volumes (Colour) edition is Darussalam's flagship full-colour presentation. Choose based on script preference and budget.

Is the Single Volume edition missing any content compared to the multi-volume sets?
No. It's the complete Quran in one book rather than split across three, using the same word-for-word translation, just without the colour-coding used in the other two formats.

Is this the same translation as Darussalam's standard Noble Quran?
It's the same Hilali-Khan translation team (Dr. Al-Hilali and Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan) used in Interpretation of the Meanings of the Noble Quran, presented here in a word-for-word study layout rather than a straight-translation layout.

Is this suitable for someone learning Quranic Arabic, or only for reference?
It's commonly used by Arabic-language students and Quran study circles specifically because the word-for-word layout supports learning vocabulary and sentence structure, not just checking a translation.

Which format is best for carrying to a study circle or class?
The Single Volume is the most portable option since it's one book. The 10 Juz Set and 3 Volumes (Colour) split the Quran across three books each, which some readers prefer for handling a lighter volume at a time.

Related Quran Editions from Darussalam

For the same translation without the word-for-word layout, see Interpretation of the Meanings of the Noble Quran. For a Roman-script transliteration edition, see The Noble Quran Transliteration in Roman Script. Browse more options in the Quran Tafseer Books collection or the Buy Quran hub.