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The Crescent Moon And Islam

Series: Crash Course in Islam
From: WFIU
Length: 00:01:56

2-minute module debunking common myths about the Islamic faith in brief, informational segments. Read the full description.

Crash_course_podcast_small For many people the image of the crescent moon and Islam go hand-in-hand. The two have become so entwined in the popular imagination that it’s lead some to believe that Muslims worship a moon god, which isn’t true. Learn more in this Crash Course in Islam.

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Piece Description

For many people the image of the crescent moon and Islam go hand-in-hand. The two have become so entwined in the popular imagination that it’s lead some to believe that Muslims worship a moon god, which isn’t true. Learn more in this Crash Course in Islam.

Related Website

http://muslimvoices.org/crescent-moon-islam/