The Noble Quran Transliteration in Roman Script

The Noble Quran with Transliteration in Roman Script gives readers who don't yet read Arabic script a way to recite the Quran in Arabic anyway. Each verse is printed with its Arabic text, an English transliteration written phonetically in the Roman alphabet, and the Hilali-Khan English translation and transliteration side by side, so you can sound out the Arabic while following the meaning. Darussalam publishes this edition in two paper types: Premium Paper and White Paper.

About This Edition

The translation used throughout is the same Hilali-Khan English translation found in Darussalam's Interpretation of the Meanings of the Noble Quran, by Dr. Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din Al-Hilali and Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan. What this edition adds is the Roman-script transliteration line under each verse, so a reader who doesn't read Arabic script can still pronounce the Arabic while reading the translation alongside it.

Choose Your Paper Type

Both editions carry the identical Arabic text, transliteration and translation. The difference is the paper stock they're printed on, which is why the Premium Paper edition costs slightly more. Select the paper type you want from the dropdown above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between transliteration and translation?
Translation converts the meaning of the Arabic into English. Transliteration writes out the Arabic pronunciation using English letters, so you can read the Arabic sounds even if you can't read Arabic script. This edition includes both, alongside the Arabic text itself.

Do I need to know Arabic to use this book?
No. That's the point of the transliteration line: it lets you recite along in Arabic by reading Roman letters, while the translation next to it tells you what you're reciting.

Is this the same translation as Darussalam's standard Noble Quran?
Yes. It's the same Hilali-Khan translation used in Interpretation of the Meanings of the Noble Quran. This edition's difference is the added Roman-script transliteration line, not a different translation.

Which paper type should I choose, Premium or White?
Both contain identical content. Premium Paper is the heavier, higher-cost stock; White Paper is Darussalam's standard lighter stock at a lower price. Choose based on preference and budget rather than content, since the text is the same in both.

Is this suitable for someone just learning to recite the Quran?
Yes, it's commonly used by new Muslims and non-Arabic speakers for this reason. Since transliteration is an approximation of Arabic sounds using the Roman alphabet, it's best used as a stepping stone alongside proper Tajweed instruction rather than a permanent substitute for learning Arabic script.

Does it include the full Quran, or a selection?
It includes the complete Quran, all 30 parts (Juz), with Arabic text, Roman-script transliteration and English translation throughout.

Related Quran Editions from Darussalam

For the same translation without transliteration, see Interpretation of the Meanings of the Noble Quran. For a lesson-based tafsir covering the Quran's final three parts, see Methodical Interpretation of the Noble Quran. Browse more options in the Quran Tafseer Books collection or the Buy Quran hub.