Re: your Aug. 25 letters on the topic, “Islam and its followers�:
The American Heritage Dictionary lists the following definitions:
— “Islam: a religion based upon the teachings of the prophet Muhammad, believing in one God (Allah) and in Paradise and in Hell, and having a body of law put forth in the Quran and the Sunna.�
— “Quran: the sacred text of Islam.�
— “Moslem (also Muslim, Muslem): a believer in or adherent of Islam.�
Of the many thoughts and questions posed regarding what the Quran specifically states, the question simply is, "Can a Muslim who adheres to the Quran be a loyal American?�
— Marty Lachow, Thousand Oaks
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