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Muslims Block Bible-Burning In South Africa

September 13, 2010 islamoyankee

Muslims Block Bible-Burning In South Africa.

“What Mr. Vawda wanted to do is not just morally wrong but is an affront to Islam. We regard Jesus as a prophet who is part of the Koran so if he burns the Bible, he is burning part of the Koran,” said Omar.

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