Quran Translation reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 190 Reddit reviews across 14 subreddits and 50 posts to rank the best Quran Translation brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/islam, r/AcademicQuran, r/exmuslim, r/progressive_islam, r/shia. Top-rated brands include Sahih International (4.4/5), The Clear Quran (4.8/5), Dr. Mustafa Khattab (5.0/5).
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#1
Sahih International
4.4
(28)
"Most accurate: Saheeh International"
"Saheeh International is a very simple and easy translation of the Qur’an."
"I recommend either: - Sahih international. - Mustafa Khattab translation."
"The best App ever is : Ayat - Al Quran."
"The Sahih International translation is a good option. It is based on Tafsir ibn Kathir, Tafsir al-Sa'di and Tafsir al-Nasafi, and was done by a group of three involving both native-Arabic and native-English speakers."
"Sahih International - Most Accurate"
"Sahih International is a good choice that has been printed with Arabic-English side by side."
"Sahih international was written by 3 woman (native English speakers) who interviewed & spoke with various Quran translators."
"I prefer Saheeh International when I want a simple translation"
"Saheeh International."
#2
The Clear Quran
4.8
(25)
"Most easy to understand: The Clear Quran by Dr. Mustafa Khattab"
"If you are looking for a translation, I recommend either The Clear Qur'an or Saheeh international."
"I prefer The Clear Quran translation by Dr. Mustafa Khattab."
"I personally think the Clear Qur'an is the best for dawah, as the English is very natural and true to the original meaning."
"If your friend is a non-Muslim, then my suggestion is the Clear Quran by Mustapha Khattab."
"The Clear Quran - Dr. Mustafa Khattab, a thematic translation of the Quran. Easy to Understand, and has extra notes for for clarity."
"Mustafa Khattab - Best Flowing"
"The Clear Quran is the best version as it is the most clear and concise with good foot notes."
"The clear Quran is the best English translation I have ever read."
"My most recommended translation is The Clear Quran by Dr. Mustafa Khattab."
#3
Dr. Mustafa Khattab
5.0
(12)
"The clear Quran by Dr. Mustafa Khattab"
"The clear Quran is what I'd recommend."
"I’d generally recommend The Clear Qur’an and/or Saheeh International."
"The Clear Quran by Dr. Mustafa Khattab."
"Clear Quran is the best in my opinion."
"I would absolutely recommend The Clear Qur'an by Dr. Mustafa Khattab."
"I was given the Clear Quran by my local masjid and it's quite helpful!"
"The Clear Quran by Dr. Mustafa Khattab is my favorite."
"Dr. Mustafa Khattab one. Should be Default on Quran.com."
"The best 2 English translations are: 1- The Clear Quran, by Dr. Mostafa Khattab."
#4
M.A.S. Abdel Haleem
4.4
(11)
"Abdel Haleem's translation is excellent"
"1st) M.A.S. Abdel Haleem version and 2nd choice) Clear Quran"
"The translation by M.A.S Abdel Haleem published by Oxford is a brilliant easy-flowing translations with scholarly footnotes."
"I can recommend Abdel Haleem’s translation which has the Arabic alongside."
"Abdul Haleem - Most Simple"
"He suggested the M.A.S. Abdel Haleem translation for English speakers."
"I’ve seen a number of people recommend the version by M.A.S. Abdel-Haleem."
"Abdul haleem"
"I'd recommend Dr. Mustafa Khattab or Abdul Haleem."
"Yusuf Ali, Sahih International and Abdul Haleem (Oxford/one of the most easiest I’ve read)"
#5
Quran.com
4.4
(8)
"Quran.com is great."
"Quran.com It has 2 popular tafsirs tafsir ibn kaseer and maariful quran."
"Quran.com and iQuran."
"Quran.com is a reliable website for Quran translation and they have translations by Helmi Nasr and Samir El Hayek."
"Quran for android by quran.com."
"I use Quran by Quran.com."
"Quran.com shows you multiple side-by-side translations."
"If u want free, u can try out Quran.com but it doesn't give explanations I think."
#6
Yusuf Ali
4.1
(8)
"Is considered the best and has been for decades. I have a pocket-sized from the 10th edition print I've been using for 14 years."
"English version of the Quran with a commentary by Yusuf Ali"
"Abdullah Yusuf Ali - Most Grandeur"
"Yusuf Ali’s translation is good because it has the Arabic and English side by side, and it includes historical context"
"Try the Yusuf Ali translation."
"Yusuf Ali, Sahih International and Abdul Haleem (Oxford/one of the most easiest I’ve read)"
"Dr Mustaffa Khatabb, Saheeh International and Yusuf Ali translations."
"I prefer Yusuf Ali's translation which has slightly archaic english but flows a bit better."
#7
Hilali & Khan
4.3
(6)
"There are only 2 known and accepted English translations which stick to the proper Aqeedah and the manhaj of the Salaf in their translations from what I know: Mohsin Khan & Taqi-ud-Din Hilali"
"The noble Qur'an by Muhsin Khan and Taqi-ud-Deen Hilali"
"The Noble Quran By Dr Muhammed Taqi ud Din and Dr Muhsin Khan"
"Dr Muhammed Taqi ud Deen and Dr Muhsin Khan when I want something with a bit more depth."
"Hilali and Khan's translation is OK but it has too many brackets where the authors (from their Saudi perspective) insert extra details."
"The Hilali-Khan Noble Qur'an is good and the most common, it's also the only one I've read even though people say it's made with agendas"
#8
The Noble Quran
4.6
(5)
"The Noble Qur’an translated by Mufti Taqi ‘Uthmani (hafizahullah)"
"Yes it’s called The Noble Quran - translation and Transliteration"
"I agree, noble Quran is one of the best."
"Der edle Quran und die übersetzung seiner Bedeutungen in die deutsche Sprache."
"Muhsin khan, the noble Quran."
#9
MAS Abdel Haleem
4.8
(4)
"MAS Abdul Haleem which is published by Oxford because of its ease in understanding."
"I like the MAS Abdel Haleem one."
"I would recommend the MAS Haleem translation by Oxford Press."
"The translation I have is the MAS Abdel Haleem version."
#10
The Study Quran
4.3
(4)
"I like *The Study Quran*, *The Sublime Quran* (Laleh Bakhtiar), M.A.S. Abdel Haleem, Fadel Soliman."
"Academically the Study Quran should be reliable, similar in approach to the NRSV translation of the Bible."
"The Study Quran alternates translation with exegesis."
"I like T.B.Irving, Aisha and Abdalhaqq Bewley's, the study Quran is also good"
#11
Tafsir Ibn Kathir
5.0
(3)
"For a full understanding, Tafsir As Sadi or Ibn Kathir رحهم الله."
"Invest in better tafsir such as Tafsir al-Sa'di or Tafsir ibn Kathir."
"Tafsir Ibn Kathir Urdu/English."
#12
Muhsin Khan
4.0
(3)
"Dr Mohsin Khan translation"
"Muhsin Khan - Most Elaborate Explanations"
"I think Muhsin Khan is good."
#13
Mufti Taqi Usmani
4.0
(3)
"Get this instead. This is what I have."
"Asaan Quran by Mufti Taqi Usmani"
"In Pakistan the common recommended are, Mufti Taqi Usmani, Tafheem ul Quran Abul Ala Maududi, Sahih International."
#14
Pickthall
4.0
(3)
"I find this translation's slightly archaic tone to be quite mesmerising and simply more "based"."
"I like usually find Pickthall to be the closest to the arabic."
"I like Pickthall but only because I understand that form of English."
#15
Laleh Bakhtiar
5.0
(2)
"I’ve heard good things about The Sublime Quran by Laleh Bakhtiar."
"[**The Sublime Quran**] translated by Laleh Bakhtiar might be what you are looking for."
#16
Tafsir al-Sa'di
5.0
(2)
"For a full understanding, Tafsir As Sadi or Ibn Kathir رحهم الله."
"Invest in better tafsir such as Tafsir al-Sa'di (translated into English by IIPH) or Tafsir ibn Kathir."
#17
Ma'ariful Quran
5.0
(2)
"Ma'ariful Quran. No questions asked."
"Ma‘ariful Qur’an by Mufti Shafi‘ ‘Uthmani (rahimahullah)"
#18
Dr. Mohsin Khan
5.0
(2)
"Those two are highly recommended I've heard."
"I would without a shadow of a doubt recommend Muhsin Khan."
#19
Muhammad Asad
5.0
(2)
"It is my personal favorite because he includes lots."
"I prefer Muhammad Asad’s, which has mainstream orthodox cred."
#20
Hilali/Khan
4.5
(2)
"I'd go for Hilali/Khan (the Noble Quran) as distributed for free by the KSA and endorsed by its Uni."
"Mohsin Khan & Taqi Ud Din Al Hilali Translation."
#21
Qur'an Beheld
4.0
(2)
"I would also recommend the Quran beheld by sheikh Nuh Keller."
"For a more majestic transaction that retains a little bit of the eloquence of the Arabic, use the Qur'an Beheld."
#22
Bubenheim
4.0
(2)
"Bubenheim hat denke ich Auszeichnung bekommen für bestübersetzt , weil die in saudi alles überprüft haben."
"Ich empfehle die Bubenheim Übersetzung. Wird, soweit ich weiß auch in Saudi Arabien anerkannt."
#23
Al-Hilali & Khan
4.0
(2)
"For something close to a “translation”, Al-Hilali Khan."
"English translation of Al-Hilali & Khan."
#24
Maulana Maududi
4.0
(2)
"Tarjumanal Quran or tafheemul Quran by maulana maududi"
"In Pakistan the common recommended are, Mufti Taqi Usmani, Tafheem ul Quran Abul Ala Maududi, Sahih International."
#25
Ali Quli Qarai
4.0
(2)
"I think a good one is that of Ali Quli Qarai. The most recent edition of this translation appeared as the main text of Reynolds' 2018 The Qurʾān and the Bible (Yale 2018)"
"Not sure if it's the best, but I like this one."
#26
Arthur Droge
4.0
(2)
"Arthur Droge's translation is your best bet as it is the most literal translation of the original Arabic into English."
"Arthur Droge's translation is probably one of the most accurate. The wording is a little awkward, but it helps you understand what the text is actually saying."
#27
Saheeh International
5.0
(1)
"The most accurate I have found is the Saheeh International translation."
#28
Maarif Quran
5.0
(1)
"Id suggest following translations, guess they’re incredibly accurate."
#29
Adil Salahi
5.0
(1)
"The Quran: A Translation for the 21st Century by Adil Salahi"
#30
M. A. S. Abdel Haleem
5.0
(1)
"I personally really like “The Qur'an: A New Translation by M. A. S. Abdel Haleem”."
#31
Nuh Keller
5.0
(1)
"The Quran Beheld by Nuh Keller is my teachers favorite."
#32
Suhaib Webb
5.0
(1)
"Recommended by Suhaib Webb: [The Gracious Quran: A Modern-Phrased Interpretation in English]"
#33
Edip Yuksel
5.0
(1)
"I would strongly suggest "Quran: a reformist translation" by Edip Yuksel, available on Amazon."
#34
Muhammad Abdel Haleem
5.0
(1)
"My favorite is the Oxford World Classics translation."
#35
Imam Ahmed Rida Khan
5.0
(1)
"One of the best translations of the Quran I have ever read."
#36
Ahmed Ali
5.0
(1)
"Oh, I have one recommendation from Imaam Daiyee Abdullah."
#37
Yahiya Emerick
5.0
(1)
""A journey through the holy Quran" by Yahiya Emerick."
#38
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
5.0
(1)
"The translation by Maulana Wahiduddin Khan is the best I know, you can get it for free on the internet :) It has a beautiful style and is very very close to the authentic meaning."
#39
Dr. Muhammad Al-Hilali and Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan
5.0
(1)
"I'm a fan of Dr Muhammad Al-Hilali and Dr Muhammad Muhsin Khan's translation."
#40
Ali Unal
5.0
(1)
"I strongly recommend Ali Unal's translation/interpretation."
#41
Quranite.com
5.0
(1)
"I always loved quranite.com. My daughter bought their quran in harcover and i find it a more complete translation for this day and age."
#42
Mohammad Asad
5.0
(1)
"I love Mohammad Asad,s translation of Quran."
#43
SureQuran
5.0
(1)
"There is a new Quran Translation, to English, which I consider to be, by far, the best current translation."
#44
Oxford World's Classics
5.0
(1)
"Im currently reading the Oxford worlds classics translation by M.A.S Abdel Haleem. Best one i have read so far that has gave me a deep understanding."
#45
Tafsir e ‘Uthmani
5.0
(1)
"Tafsir e ‘Uthmani by Mufti Shabbir Ahmad ‘Uthmani (rahimahullah)"
#46
Qur’an Made Easy
5.0
(1)
"Qur’an Made Easy by Mufti Afzal Hoosen Elias (rahimahullah)"
#47
Ahlulbayt
4.0
(1)
"This is all from shia sources."
#48
Shia+
4.0
(1)
"The Shia+ app has one I believe."
#49
Shiatoolkit
4.0
(1)
"I have been using shiatoolkit. No complaints."
#50
Oregon State University
4.0
(1)
"I think Oregon State University has done the best translation, even though it's not perfect."
#51
A. J. Arberry
4.0
(1)
"For English translations of the Qur'an, I suggest A. J. Arberry's."
#52
Quran Corpus
4.0
(1)
"Quran Corpus is pretty good - you can also use the website to break down word by word."
#53
The Great Koran
4.0
(1)
"I recommend [thegreatkoran.com](http://thegreatkoran.com) although not by progressive author, it's Quranic centric."
#54
Tawbah Edition
4.0
(1)
"Tawbah edition, it is well explained and translation is good."
#55
Abdel-Haleem
4.0
(1)
"I like both the Oxford edition (Abdel-Haleem) and the Study Quran."
#56
Shafi Usmani
4.0
(1)
"Check "Taleem-ul-Quran" by Shafi Usmani"
#57
The Majestic Quran
4.0
(1)
"The Majestic Qur'an by Dr Musharraf Hussain or The Clear Qur'an by Dr Mustafa Khattab."
#58
Fadel Soliman
4.0
(1)
"Fadel Soliman - Translates All Variants"
#59
Ahsanul Bayan
4.0
(1)
"Ahsanul Bayan is good. I like it for it's simplicity."
#60
T.B. Irving
4.0
(1)
"I like T.B.Irving, Aisha and Abdalhaqq Bewley's, the study Quran is also good"
#61
Aisha Bewley
4.0
(1)
"I like T.B.Irving, Aisha and Abdalhaqq Bewley's, the study Quran is also good"
#62
Abdalhaqq Bewley
4.0
(1)
"I like T.B.Irving, Aisha and Abdalhaqq Bewley's, the study Quran is also good"
#63
Arthur Arberry
4.0
(1)
"* Arthur Arberry's translation"
#64
Imam Ahmed Raza
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend Kanz ul Iman by Imam Ahmed Raza."
#65
Darussalam
4.0
(1)
"Darussalam's Interpretation and Meanings of the Noble Quran."
#66
Message of the Quran
4.0
(1)
"I think the Message of the Quran by Muhammad Asad is very good."
#67
Salafi Quran Translation
4.0
(1)
"I hope this can help you Salafi Quran Translation."
#68
iQuran lite
4.0
(1)
"There is an app called iQuran lite. The English is very easy and simple."
#69
Dr. Rashad Khalifa
3.0
(1)
"My favourite is the one by Dr Rashad Khalifa."
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