How to Cite the Qur'an

Citing the Qur'an in MLA Style

• 1

  List the title in italics, followed by a period. For example:

  The Koran.

• 2

  List the name of the translator in the following format:

  Trans. Bob Smith.

• 3

  List the city of publication, followed by a colon. For example:

  New York City:

• 4

  List the name of the publisher, followed by a comma. For example:

  Doubleday,

• 5

  List the year of publication, followed by a period. For example:

  2010.

• 6

  List the medium of publication, followed by a period. For example:

  Print.

• 7

  Make sure that the completed citation appears in the following format. Remember to italicize the title.

  The Koran. Trans. Bob Smith. New York City: Doubleday, 2010. Print.