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Directives from the Guardian

  • Author:
  • Shoghi Effendi

  • Source:
  • India/Hawaii, 1973 edition
  • Pages:
  • 87
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Page 63

170: QUR’ÁN (‘Sales’ Translation Recommended)

“As to the question raised by the Spiritual Assembly of Los Angeles concerning the best English translation of the Qur’án, the Guardian would recommend ‘Sales’ translation which is the most accurate rendering available, and is the most widespread.”