British libraries surpass Borders books in how they shelve the Koran
Still more than enough dhimmitude going around in the blighty, I'm afraid. And this is the latest example (via Hot Air):
Muslims have complained of finding the Koran on lower shelves, saying it should be put above commonplace things.I can't remember clearly just now, but Borders may have suffered some financial slumps recently. Whether or not it was because of their own dhimmitude I have no idea, but they did deserve it.
So officials have responded with guidance, backed by ministers, that all holy books should be treated equally and go on the top shelf together.[...]
The report said the city’s librarians consulted the Federation of Muslim Organisations and were advised that all religious texts should be kept on the top shelf.
‘This meant that no offence is caused, as the scriptures of all the major faiths are given respect in this way, but none is higher than any other,’ the guidance added.[...]
Inayat Bunglawala, of the Engage think tank, which encourages Muslims to play a greater role in public life, said: ‘If Muslims wish to see the Koran placed on a higher shelf, and library rules say it should be there, then that is a welcome and considerate gesture.
‘But one size does not fit all. If Christians do not want to see the Bible treated in the same way, I do not see why it has to be dealt with the same.'
Labels: dhimmitude, islam, londonistan
