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In Islam, a Long Tradition Against Depicting the Prophet

HAMZA HENDAWI, Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — It’s not mentioned in Islam’s holy book, the Quran, but the religion’s ban on depicting the Prophet Muhammad — even favorably — 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 […]