Holy Qur'ans Donated to Oakland and San Francisco Libraries
Last month, three members
of the Islamic Center of San Francisco distributed complimentary copies of
the Yusuf Ali translation of the Holy Quran and other Islamic materials to
the Oakland and San Francisco libraries. The gifts were well received and
will be put into circulation in the respective library systems. The group
also met with the San Francisco Library's Director for Jail Services about
the great need for educational materials about Islam for use in the San Francisco
jail system. It was learned from these visits that there is a large and growing
interest in Islam in all these communities and that the libraries have a
difficult time keeping up with the demand for information. Of the various
English translations of the Holy Quran which are available, the most frequently
requested is Yusuf Ali's. Since his translation is not as readily available
as others, these donations were especially appreciated. Arrangements were
made by the San Francisco Islamic Center group to keep in touch with these
library representatives and to serve as a possible resource for them in case
they have questions about Islam or about informational services that we might
be able to provide.
If any of our readers are
aware of a need for copies of the Holy Quran or other Islamic materials in
their local libraries or other appropriate institutions, please send the
pertinent information to the editor of the Islamic Bulletin who will assure
it will be given proper attention. The basic information which would be needed
is the name of the library system or institution, their address, phone number,
and contact person, if it is known.
The Islamic Bulletin
P.O. Box 410186, San Francisco, CA 94141-0186
info@islamicbulletin.org
