reza@iexist.att.com (H Reza Zarafshar) (02/03/91)
In article <1991Jan29.085941.1212@nntp-server.caltech.edu>, paul@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu writes: > >I'm interested in reading up on > >Islam. Can anyone direct me towards a history and/or fundamental text? > > I just had a peak at the paperback edition of Arberry's translation of > the Qur'an and like what I saw. If you have access to Muhammad Asad's > translation I can thoroughly recommend it. To buy it, though, is > pricey ($70). The non-hard cover (I guess they call it paper back?) copy of Mohammad Assad's translation can be obtained from the Islamic Foundation Bookstore in Villa Park, IL. for about $30.00. As far as I know they accept mail order. If you need it, please let me know and I will help in getting a copy in your hands. Reza Zarafshar, att!iexist!reza,