Where to Buy a Quran in South Africa: Which Edition to Choose
You can buy a Quran in South Africa from Cii Stores, a physical Islamic department store in Ormonde, Johannesburg, that also delivers nationwide. The Quran collection runs from a R 40.00 pocket English edition to a R 430.00 colour-coded tajweed edition, so the right choice depends on whether you want Arabic only, a translation, transliteration or tajweed colours. This guide shows which edition fits which reader.
Which Quran should I buy?
Match the edition to how you will read it. Every product in the table below is in stock at the time of writing and links to its own page.
| Edition | Best for | Language | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quran English (Pocket size) | Reading the meaning in English, on a budget | English translation | R 40.00 |
| Holy Quran with English Translation and Roman Transliteration | Beginners who cannot read Arabic yet | Arabic, Roman transliteration, English (Pickthall) | R 170.00 |
| Quran 13 Line | Daily recitation at home or the masjid | Arabic | R 130.00 |
| Zip Quran 123 | Travel and the masjid, protected by a zip closure | Arabic | R 120.00 |
| Holy Quran Colour Coded Arabic Text and Transliteration | Learning tajweed and finishing the Quran in a week | Arabic, Roman transliteration, English (Yusuf Ali) | R 399.00 |
| Holy Quraan with English Translation and Colour Coded Tajweed Rules | 13-line Arabic with a line by line English translation | Arabic, English (Dr. Muhsin Khan) | R 430.00 |
| Quraan Made Easy (Soft Cover) | Understanding the meaning with inline commentary | English translation with commentary | R 420.00 |
Which Quran is easiest for a beginner who cannot read Arabic?
An edition with Roman transliteration is easiest, because it prints the Arabic sounds in English letters beside the Arabic text and the translation. Treat it as an aid and learn the Arabic script with a teacher, since no transliteration system is perfect.
Which Quran is right for understanding the meaning in English?
Pick the translation style you prefer: a plain pocket translation, a translation with inline commentary, or a 13-line Quran with the English line by line under the Arabic. The pocket edition is the lowest priced at R 40.00, and the other two cost R 420.00 to R 430.00.
Which Quran is right for daily recitation?
A clear 13-line mushaf is the usual choice for daily tilaawah at home or the masjid. The Quran 13 Line is R 130.00, and the Zip Quran 123 (R 120.00) adds a zip closure that protects the pages when you carry it. For help choosing between line counts, read our 13-line Quran guide.
Can I buy a Quran in Urdu, Bengali or another language?
Yes. Cii Stores stocks translated Qurans from Goodword Books, including Tarjuma-e-Quran in Urdu (R 50.00), the Bengali Quran (648 pages, R 50.00), El Coran in Spanish, Der Koran in German and Glorioso Corano in Italian. Visually impaired readers can order the Braille Quran English Translation (R 1299.00).
What do I need to go with a new Quran?
A cover or juzdaan keeps a Quran clean and easy to carry. Browse the Juzdaans and Quran Covers collection, and read the Quran cover and juzdaan guide to match the size to your mushaf. Anyone starting out in the deen will also like our new Muslim starter guide.
How much does delivery cost?
Delivery across South Africa is R160 and takes 3 to 5 business days. Orders over R1500 ship free. You can also order on WhatsApp on 076 666 5009.
Common questions about buying a Quran
Where can I buy a Quran in South Africa?
Cii Stores sells Qurans online and in its Ormonde store in Johannesburg, and delivers across South Africa. The Quran collection has English, transliteration, 13-line, tajweed and translated editions.
Which Quran is right for someone who cannot read Arabic?
Choose an edition with Roman transliteration, such as the hardbound Holy Quran with English translation and Roman transliteration (R 170.00) or the colour-coded edition with transliteration (R 399.00). Use it alongside a teacher to learn the Arabic script.
What does a colour-coded Quran mean?
Colour coding marks the tajweed rules in the text so a reader can see where to apply them. The colour-coded edition at Cii Stores uses seven colours for the seven manzils, so it can be recited in a week.
Which Quran is the lowest priced at Cii Stores?
The Quran English (Pocket size) is R 40.00, a 512 page paperback with the translation of Maulana Wahiduddin Khan. Translated editions in Urdu, Bengali, Spanish, German and Italian start at R 50.00.
How much does delivery cost?
Delivery is R160 and takes 3 to 5 business days. Orders over R1500 ship free.
Is there a Quran for blind readers?
Yes. The Braille Quran English Translation (R 1299.00) is the complete English translation of Maulana Wahiduddin Khan in Braille.
Where to browse next
Ready to choose? Shop the Quran collection.