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In Islam, a Long Tradition Against Depicting the Prophet

HAMZA HENDAWI, Associated Press CAIRO (AP) โ€” Itโ€™s not mentioned in Islamโ€™s holy book, the Quran, but the religionโ€™s ban on depicting the Prophet Muhammad โ€” even favorably โ€” has run firm through the centuries. Religious traditions built over the years have prohibited such depictions out of respect for Muhammad and to discourage idolatry, according […]

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