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From: reza@iexist.att.com (H Reza Zarafshar)
Newsgroups: soc.religion.islam
Subject: Re: Religious primer
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Date: 3 Feb 91 02:17:15 GMT
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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,