LONDON – Librarians have been told to place all religious texts on the top shelves of bookcases, following complaints from Muslims about the positioning of the Koran on shelves.
The move came about after Muslims complained about the Koran being placed on lower shelves, reports The Daily Mail. They said that it should be put above "commonplace things," as is the practice in many Muslim homes.
Muslims in Leicester had moved copies of the Koran to the top shelves in libraries, as they believe it to be the word of God.
In a report, the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council explained that the librarians in Leicester had spoken to the Federation of Muslim Organizations and were advised that all holy books be placed on the top shelf.
Source: The Christian Post
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