Noble Quran with Swahili Translation | Qur'ani Tukufu kwa Kiswahili

Noble Quran with Swahili Translation (Qur'ani Tukufu kwa Kiswahili) is Darussalam's complete Quran for Swahili readers: the Arabic text of the Quran together with a Swahili translation of its meanings, in an 842-page, 14x21 cm hardcover. For the many Swahili-speaking Muslims in Saudi Arabia who want to understand what they recite in salah, not only recite it, this edition puts the Quran in the language they think in while keeping the Arabic on the page for recitation.

A Swahili Quran for readers in Saudi Arabia

Swahili (Kiswahili) is spoken by tens of millions of people across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and the wider East African coast, and by a large community living and working in the Kingdom. A Quran in Swahili is one of the most requested gifts for family members and colleagues from East Africa, and a practical da'wah resource for masjids and Islamic centres that serve Swahili speakers.

About the Swahili translation

For its Swahili edition, Darussalam uses the translation by Sheikh Ali Muhsin al-Barwani (1919-2006), a scholar from Zanzibar who spent most of his later life in the UAE. His rendering is known among Swahili readers for its clear, natural Kiswahili. Like every translation, it conveys the meanings of the Quran; the Quran itself remains the Arabic text, which is why the Arabic appears alongside it.

What you get in this edition

• The complete Quran: all 114 surahs, in Arabic with the Swahili meaning.
• Durable hardcover for daily reading at home, in the masjid or at work.
• Standard 14x21 cm size that is easy to hold and comfortable to read.
• Darussalam print quality from the Riyadh-based publisher of Quran translations in dozens of languages.

Edition details

More Quran translations from Darussalam

Also available in East African languages: the Noble Quran in Somali and the Noble Quran in Amharic. For English readers there is the Interpretation of the Meanings of the Noble Quran. Browse every language in the Translation and Translation & Tafseer collections.

Who this Swahili Quran is for

Swahili-speaking Muslims who want to understand the Quran directly, new Muslims from East Africa, families who want a Quran in Swahili at home, and masjids and da'wah centres in Saudi Arabia. It is also a meaningful gift for Ramadan, Eid, or for someone returning home after working in the Kingdom.

Quran in Swahili: frequently asked questions

Is this the complete Quran in Swahili?

Yes. It contains all 114 surahs, with the Arabic text and the Swahili translation of the meanings.

Who translated this Swahili Quran?

Sheikh Ali Muhsin al-Barwani of Zanzibar, whose translation Darussalam uses for its Swahili edition.

Can I use it if I cannot read Arabic?

Yes. The Swahili lets you understand every verse, and the Arabic is there for recitation and learning.

How many pages is it, and what size?

842 pages, a 14x21 cm hardcover, ISBN 978-603-500-054-3.

Is the Swahili Quran a good gift?

Yes. A Quran in a person's own language is one of the most valued gifts for Swahili-speaking family, friends and colleagues.

Do you have the Quran in other languages?

Yes, including Somali, Amharic, English, Turkish, Chinese, Nepali, Sindhi, Hindi, Gujarati and more in the Translation collection.