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The Qur’an: Just A Book?

Series: Crash Course in Islam
From: WFIU
Length: 00:01:54

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

Crash_course_podcast_small Any book that's believed to hold religious truths is often considered sacred. The Bible and the Jewish Torah are both thought to be inspired by God. For Jews, after a copy of a Torah is blessed, it is a great sin to harm it in any way. Also, many Christians treat the Bible with special care. Similarly, the Qur'an is held in very high regard. Learn more in this Crash Course in Islam.

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Piece Description

Any book that's believed to hold religious truths is often considered sacred. The Bible and the Jewish Torah are both thought to be inspired by God. For Jews, after a copy of a Torah is blessed, it is a great sin to harm it in any way. Also, many Christians treat the Bible with special care. Similarly, the Qur'an is held in very high regard. Learn more in this Crash Course in Islam.

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http://muslimvoices.org/the-quran-just-a-book/